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UPCOMING NONPROFIT EVENTS
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 16-18, 2026
Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert
Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-10, The Living Desert’s three-day ZooCamps are a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world. Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to creative arts and crafts. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, where young explorers can discover, learn and have endless fun. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register to attend at livingdesert.org.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 18-20, 2026
Palm Springs Juneteenth Freedom Weekend Celebration
The City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Black History Committee proudly invite residents and visitors to an unforgettable weekend honoring history, heritage and freedom. This free three-day community celebration kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m. at Village Fest and continues Friday at 5 p.m. at Downtown Park and concludes with a Juneteenth Youth Pageant on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center ($10 admission). Information: palmspringsblackhistory.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Caregiver Education Class: Dealing with Angry Behavior
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley. 10 a.m. at the ACV offices, 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, in Palm Desert. Free to attend. Call Naomy at 760-776-3100 to register. Info: cvalzheimers.org
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 23-25, 2026
Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert
Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-10, The Living Desert’s three-day ZooCamps are a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world. Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to creative arts and crafts. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, where young explorers can discover, learn and have endless fun. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register to attend at livingdesert.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Caregiver Education Class: Wandering & Elopement
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley. 5:30 p.m. at the ACV offices, 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, in Palm Desert. Continuing Education Units available for CNAs and HHAs. Free to attend. Call Naomy at 760-776-3100 to register. Info: cvalzheimers.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
HRC Bowling for Equality
Presented by the Human Rights Campaign. This annual event is evolving into a broader community gathering bringing together Coachella Valley organizations, advocates, allies, and community members for fun, connection and support. 5-7 p.m., Palm Springs Lanes, 68-051 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. $50 standard ticket includes bowling, shoes, lane fees an HRC Membership plus pizza and beverages with your assigned team. $300 lane buyout is for teams of 6 and includes bowling, shoes, lane fees, one pizza and two pitchers of soft drinks plus an HRC membership for each attendee. Info: hrc.im/psbowling
TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2026
Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert
Designed for budding naturalists in grades K-10, The Living Desert’s three-day ZooCamps are a hands-on gateway to the wonders of the natural world. Watch your child’s curiosity soar as they engage in exciting wildlife adventures, from up-close animal encounters to creative arts and crafts. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, where young explorers can discover, learn and have endless fun. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register to attend at livingdesert.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
“All Out” summer dance party
The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert invites you to revisit the ’90s as it presents the second annual “All Out” summer dance party, an inclusive event for the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ community that will feature a live DJ and dancers, a mix of ’90s retro and other favorite dance hits, cocktails and mocktails and light bites to eat. All money raised will benefit The Center. 7-10 p.m., Studio 4707, 4707 E. Sunny Dunes, Palm Springs. $20 ticket includes one drink ticket and small bites. For ages 21 and over. Tickets: thecentercv.ticketspice.com/allout25 or at the door
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: Functional Health and Nutrition
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. This event features Dr. Maritza De La Pena. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 7-9, 2026
Desert Bloom 7
Presented by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, this full-weekend event kicks off with a welcome party Friday at the Tool Shed in Palm Springs. $100 weekend pass includes both Bloom parties as well as full access to Club 541 for all open hours, $60 for single day pass for one Bloom party. Tickets: pslod.org or at the door.
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: How to Find Help
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. Identifying resources for families dealing with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other cognitive-related illnesses. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2026
ACV Summer Speaker Series: Advanced Directives and other legal planning documents you need to know about
Presented by Alzheimers Coachella Valley, this informative seminar is for individuals and/or couples traveling the journey of life together. This event features Eve Fromberg, attorney at law. 10-11 a.m., 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 800, Palm Desert. Space is limited. Register: 760-776-3100 or naomy@cvalzheimers.org
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 29-NOV. 1, 2026
PS Leather Pride: Valhalla
Presented by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert. Info: pslod.org
SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2026
17th annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show & Luncheon
Benefiting Animal Samaritans, this event has grown into one of the Coachella Valley’s most celebrated philanthropic traditions, a sold-out afternoon of fashion, laughter and generosity that in 2025 drew more than 500 guests and raised nearly $300,000. Tickets will go on sale late summer. Info: events@animalsamaritans.org or 760-332-5027
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Don’t miss these upcoming nonprofit events in the Coachella Valley
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