Top 10 things to do with your family in the Coachella Valley this week, May 23-29
There are always plenty of things to do in the Coachella Valley. We've put together a list of family-friendly events and entertainment happening this week.
To submit an event for consideration, send an email to events@desertsun.com with a brief description.
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Farmer in the Dale Farmers Market
Skip the usual trip to the grocery store this week. Instead, shop a large variety of fresh produce sourced from a network of Farmer in the Dale suppliers.
Where: Sky Valley Resort, 74-711 Dillon Road, Sky Valley
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: thedalemarket.webstarts.com
VillageFest
Looking for a way to unwind? VillageFest features vendor booths ranging from clothing to food, and you can indulge in everything from a massage to chocolate.
Where: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: villagefest.org
Pioneertown Film Festival
Go back in time through a Western and Indie film festival. Festival passholders get free entrance to the Autry Museum of the American West through 2022, along with access to all screenings, music shows, masterclasses, special presentations and more.
Where: Different venues in Pioneertown
Date: Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29
Time: 10 a.m.-Midnight
Tickets: Starting at $259 for weekend passes
Information: pioneertownfilmfest.com
Movies in the Park
The City of Coachella is hosting its own weekly movie screenings at Bagdouma Park every Friday. This week will feature "Jungle Cruise."
Where: Bagdouma Park Community Center, 51-723 Douma St., Coachella
Date: Friday, May 27
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: coachella.org
MOGO Silent Disco Tour
Dance and stroll through Palm Springs as you listen to pop, classic disco and other songs requested in advance. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Address is shared when tickets are booked
Date: Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Tickets: $25 per person
Information: mogosilentdisco.com
The Street Fair at College of the Desert
The Street Fair at College of the Desert offers locals and visitors an open-air shaded shopping experience. The Street Fair features over a thousand items for sale — from home goods to gourmet food — for all ages and any budget.
Where: College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: codaastreetfair.com
'Cultural Cannibalism' Exhibition
Six desert artists — Cito Gonzales, Adriana Lopez-Ospina, Kim Manfredi, Flávia Lima do Rêgo Monteiro, Joyce Rooks and Hector Salas — present new artworks based on their heritage and explore ideas of cultural absorption, depletion and transcendence.
Where: Coachella Valley Art Center, 45-140 Towne St., Indio
Date: Open through May 28
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: coachellavalleyartcenter.org; (760) 799-4364
The Classical Collection 2022
The CK Dance Company will showcase their talented dancers as they perform classical ballet variations and original contemporary dances.
Where: Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs
Date: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
Time: 7-9 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Starting at $30
Information: psmuseum.org/events
The River Concert Series
Want to enjoy an evening of 1960s pop, rock, Brit invasion, surf, soul and country? Ben & Jerry's presents a weekly concert series at The River, and this week features rock band SaintSteelwood on Saturday and dance favorites from D.J. Tommy on Sunday. During Sunday's performance, there will be free line dance lessons from professional dancer MC Callaghan.
Where: The River at Rancho Mirage, 71-800 Highway 111 Suite A-124, Rancho Mirage
Date: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: theriveratranchomirage.com/events
Suavecito Sundays
The City of Coachella and the Greater Chamber of Commerce present Suavecito Sundays. Guests will enjoy a display of classic cars, courtesy of Coachella Car Club participants, along with live Latin music, car shows, lawn games, kids' games, exhibits, food vendors and a cruise night.
Where: Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Park, 1500 Fourth St., Coachella
Date: Every Sunday until May 29
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Information: coachella.org
Inclusion in The Desert Sun's weekly community calendar is solely at the editors' discretion. Priority is given to free, community-oriented events.
To submit an event, send an email to events@desertsun.com, including the following: name of event; date of event; location of event; time of event; charge, if any; phone number or website for further information. Please attach a photo.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 10 things to do in the Palm Springs area this week
