Thanksgiving weekend is nearly here! After spending quality time with the family stuffing your face with turkey, you might be looking for something to do in the Coachella Valley. Here are ten ideas.
10WildLights
The Living Desert brings back WildLights the Friday after Thanksgiving. The park is decorated with over a million lights – with tons of displays. Plus you can visit Santa, enjoy live entertainment, and, new for 2016, have a snowball fight in the new Whoville area.
Get more info here.
9Go Ice Skating
Outdoor ice skating in the desert? Yup, that’s a thing now.
The Rink at The River in Rancho Mirage launches this year on November 22 – just in time for Thanksgiving. Ice skating will be available daily under the desert’s blue sky continue into the night with live entertainment.
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8Head Up the Tram
It is amazing how quickly you can go from the desert floor to what seems like the top of the world. The Tram is open all day Thanksgiving and offers Ride ‘n’ Dine options. Perfect for you to take a nice big hike before scarfing on some turkey and potatoes.
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7ABBAFAB
Spotlight 29 Casino presents ABBAFAB, A Celebration Of ABBA on Saturday, November 26. Showtime is at 8 pm and all tickets are $10.
Get more info here.
6Go Shopping
Black Friday is a huge day for shopping and the Coachella Valley has plenty of options including the Westfield Palm Desert, El Paseo, downtown Palm Springs, and the Cabazon Outlets.
5The Sound of Music
The popular musical is coming to the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert Thanksgiving weekend. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family has been thrilling audiences for years and will kick off its run on Tuesday, November 22 and run through Sunday, November 27.
Get more info here.
4Desert Arts Festival
The fest is happening at Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs from 10 am to 4 pm Thanksgiving Weekend. Plenty of fine art, crafts, and more will be available.
Admission is free.
Get more info here.
3Indio Powwow
The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians keeps cultural tradition alive by holding its annual powwow November 25 through 27.
Festivities include drum contests, dance competitions, bird singing, Native American foods, and plenty of vendors.
Admission is free.
Get more info here.
2Paws and Hearts 16th Annual Dog Walk
This dog lovers event includes a 2 mile walk and continental breakfast on Saturday at The Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage. Registration is 9am and the walk is at 10am.
Paws and Hearts is an Animal Assisted Therapy program and funds raised help this wonderful program.
Get more info here.
1Go Hiking
There are tons of great trails in and around the Coachella Valley and the weather this time of year is amazing. Work off those calories with a hike and be rewarded with some great views.
