Holiday Happenings in Palm Springs

Walk of the Inns
Date: December 11, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A self-guided walking tour of the historic and boutique inns. Maps will be available at participating hotels, Palm Springs Art Museum or Spencer’s Restaurant. For event information, call (760) 320-9346.

The Saturday Stroll
Date: Every Saturday in December
Time: 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the holidays and street-level entertainers every Saturday along Palm Canyon Drive at the Village Green, Desert Fashion Plaza and Uptown Green at Grand Via Valmonte. For event information, visit www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us.

Caroling in Old Palm Springs
Every Friday and Saturday evening in December
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Palm Springs Carriages will offer a tour through the Historic Tennis Club District which will include caroling, if you please. The tour begins from the Village Green. Cost is $15 per adult and $5 for any child age 5-14. Children under 5 are free. For event information, visit www.palmspringscarriages.com or call (760) 364-4430.

Shop, Dine & Play at VillageFest:
Date: Every Thursday during December
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Browse 200 booths offering art, handcrafts and food. Look for stores with BOLT signs (Businesses Open Late Thursday) and dine in Downtown restaurants. Free gift wrapping with a purchase of $50 or more from an Uptown or Downtown business will also be available during VillageFest at a special BID booth. Free gift wrapping with also be on hand Dec. 6 with a $50 or more purchase during the Festival of Lights parade on Dec. 5. www.palmspringsvillagefest.com