This Southern California oasis offers plenty of options for events in Greater Palm Springs and beyond for all ages and interests, from weekly live music events to signature events and more. From watching a touring Broadway act to seeing your favorite artist at eh newly opened Acrisure Arena, a world-class 11,000-seat sports and entertainment venue, there is something for everyone here.
Continue to read to find out all you need to know about the top spring events in Palm Spring, CA 2024.
March
26th Annual Hike 4 Hope
When: Mar. 3, 2024
In the 26th year, the Hike 4 Hope fundraiser for the City of Hope Cancer Center is open to anyone of any age willing to hike, but registration is required to participate. The minimum donation is $40 per hiker. There are six different hikes to choose from, at various degrees of length and difficulty. There will be goodie bags for all registrants, including Hike 4 Hope t-shirts.
Palm Springs Art Festival
When: Mar. 9, 2024
Celebrate and join the masses for the showcase of art and creativity at the Palm Springs Art Festival, returning to Frances Stevens Park in Uptown Palm Springs on March 9-10, 2024. This event features local and regional artists exhibiting their original artwork in various mediums of fine art and fine crafts. Whether you are looking for clay, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, wood, or something else, you will find it at the festival.
Perfect Weather Get Together 2024 Spring Carnival
When: Mar. 23, 2024
Explore some of the most memorable and fun upcoming carnival games and events at the Perfect Weather Get Together 2024 Spring Carnival. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of fun, laughter, and appreciation, with event highlights ranging from classic carnival games, prizes, and activities, to delectable bites and refreshments. There will be live entertainment to groove to the beat of live music that will set the perfect mood.
April
Desert Legends Golf Tournament
When: Apr. 5, 2024
Enjoy a day of golf on the stunning Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort Legend course. Take an opportunity to play 18 holes on the green, with a $150 ticket including a green fee, golf cart, breakfast burrito, and award ceremony lunch. You don't have to be a golf pro to play various games like the 5-Iron Only Hole, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and more.
Palm Springs Vintage Market
When: Apr. 7, 2024
Taking place the first Sunday of the month, October through May, the Vintage Market has become a haven for lovers of all things retro. Locals and visitors look forward to this monthly event and have become diehards. This event is dog-friendly. Visitors can find fun stalls selling everything from refurbished furniture to glass jars and bowls.
Coachella Music Festival 2024
When: Apr. 12, 2024
Like a barometer reading a temperature of awesome, the traditional kickoff to the summer festival season is dominated by Coachella. The glitz and glamour of Los Angeles migrate to the Indio desert for back-to-back weekends of the biggest names in music. The category this year will be hip-hop.
May
Blatino Oasis 2024
When: May. 2, 2024
Blatino Oasis Men of Color retreat weekend is geared toward the men in the LGBTQ+ community to escape for a weekend of pool fun far from urban living, filled with amenities a man could need, from numerous luxury hotels to optional clothing resorts. Parties include fashion shows, daily pool-party events with shows and live performances, and several theme nights.
Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market
When: May. 25, 2024
The Palm Springs Certified Market features the freshest produce the region has to offer, artisan cheese, locally grown flowers, humanely raised meat and wild seafood, handmade baked goods, and much more. There are both indoor (June to September) and outdoor (October to May) markets.
Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop
When: May. 27, 2024
This very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum starts with a brief memorial service dedicated to all of the fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for American freedom. In their honor, they highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a vintage warbird. This impressive ceremony is their way of saluting fallen comrades, with flight exhibitions and activities scheduled all day long, with a Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1 pm.
Interested in the many springtime events in Palm Springs, CA? From fun, musical ventures with tons of activities, and markets to explore handmade goods, to golfing tournaments and hiking for good causes, there is something for everyone. Explore the best of Palm Desert today.