Things To Do in Palm Desert, CA

Use this Palm Desert, California city guide to find things to do, free things, parks, family-friendly places, coffee shops, food, downtown stops, and useful local picks in Riverside County.

A view of El Paseo in Palm Desert, California
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Things To Do in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert is part of the Inland Empire in Riverside County, with local parks, free activities, coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, and family-friendly stops.

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Popular Annual Events in Palm Desert

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Top Free Things To Do in Palm Desert

  • El Paseo shopping and public art street in Palm Desert El Paseo Public Art Walk Palm Desert - Downtowns - El Paseo Public Art Walk is a walkable downtown, village, main street, arts district, or town-center pick in Palm Desert. A free walkable district for public art, galleries, shopping, restaurants, people-watching, and a polished Palm Desert stroll. It is free to walk and browse, while food, shopping, paid events, parking, and private venues vary. Use this listing for date walks, family strolls, visitors, coffee-and-browse plans, casual shopping, local events, and low-pressure things to do. Check the official source before going for current events, business hours, parking rules, and closures: https://www.palmdesert.gov/community/public-art
  • The Shops at Palm Desert Palm Desert - Shopping - An enclosed Palm Desert shopping center with stores, eateries, indoor seating, and seasonal family programming. It is an easy air-conditioned option for browsing, errands, food, and a break from Coachella Valley heat.
  • City context image for Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert in Palm Desert, California Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert Palm Desert - Farmers Markets - Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert is a CDFA-listed certified farmers market in Riverside County. The current state list shows it at 72-559 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260, operating Sunday from 8am - 1:30pm during October - April. Market phone: (844) 732-7628. Check current market notices before heading out because farmers market schedules can change with seasons, weather, and holidays.

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