Summer Movie Series 2024
2024-06-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 14, 2024, thru Friday, August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City.
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission will be offering free water and a small popcorn for the first 100 kids at each event during the 8-week period. The cost for this participation is $800 from the FY 2023-2024 PACE Small Events Budget, which was approved by the City Council at the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
200 free books will be available at every movie donated by the Read With Me Volunteer Programs. A book will also be read by the Cathedral City Library before every movie.
Seating is limited and residents can pick up the free passes at the door inside the Mary Pickford Theatre.
You may still attempt to go to the film series without a Priority Line Pass, but you will be placed in a standby line. Once the Priority Line Pass is empty, those waiting in the standby line will be admitted if seats are still available.
SUMMER SCHEDULE

6/14- Minions: The Rise of Gru
6/21- How to Train Your Dragon
6/28-Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
7/5- Sing 2
7/12- Trolls Band Together
7/19- The Bad Guys
7/26- Migration
8/2- Kung Fu Panda

Back to School Bash
2024-07-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
The Cathedral City Police Officers Association is excited to see you for this year’s Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater!
School supplies will be distributed to elementary students from all Cathedral City schools from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be water slides/water jumpers, music, and ice cream.

Turn Trash into Treasure: Join the 2024 Plastic Fish Zero Waste Art Contest!
2024-07-31 | S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, 68743 Perez Rd. D-16,, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
🐠 Turn Trash into Treasure: Join the 2024 Plastic Fish Zero Waste Art Contest! 🎨
Get creative for a cause! Transform non-recyclable plastic into fish-shaped art and help raise awareness about ocean pollution. Open to all ages and skill levels.
Key details:

Deadline: July 31, 2024
Submit: Photo, title, and artist name(s) to info@scrapgallery.org
Or drop off at: 68743 Perez Rd. D-16, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Did you know? Over 80% of ocean pollution comes from land sources. Be part of the solution this Plastic-Free July!
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#turnthetideonplastic #PlasticFreeJuly #plasticfreejuly2023
#Juliosinplastico #ChooseToRefuse #plasticfree #endplasticwaste
#noplanetb #ditchplastic #reduceplasticwaste #saynotoplastic #plasticfreeforthesea
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MiChavela Festival 2024
2024-09-14 16:00 - 23:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
GOLDEN SMOKE SHOP PRESENTS MiChavela Festival 2024!
The Coachella Valley’s very own MiChavela Festival is back and is expanding into the Cathedral City Amphitheater for a BIGGER experience! Celebrating Mexican Independence Day! We are bringing you an incredible lineup of entertainment!
Performing live on stage:

Aldo Trujillo
Banda Vallarta Show
Rubyana “Selena Tribute”
Grupo Mando
Mariachi Estrella
DJ MarkuzArea
Along with live Lucha Libre Wrestling! Carnival games for the family and kids!
We are bringing back the Classic Lowrider Car show! Hosted by Big Red Chula!
We are adding a FULL BAR & BEER GARDEN! Powered by Luchador Brewing Company! Along with some amazing Miche vendors, Mexican street food vendors, and much more!

Early bird passes go on sale Wednesday, July 31st at 12pm PST. GA Passes are available and include:

Admission into the festival
Access to public GA areas
View of the main stage
Access to GA food and bars
Access to local vendors
Access to sponsored experiences
VIP Passes are available and include:
Everything that GA comes with
VIP entry and front of the line access
2 complimentary drinks
VIP access to the VIP area ( food, bar, lounge area )
Front row to concert

This is a family friendly event. 17 and under requires an adult 18+ for entry into the festival. 21+ to drink. AGES 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE!!

Halloween Spooktacular 2024
2024-10-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Presented by State Farm Agent, Phil Goodge

Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games.
Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police and fire departments, to view special demonstrations, and get to know the men and women who serve you on a daily basis. Free admission. Free parking.

For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact:
Eric Davis, City of Cathedral City (760) 770-0340, Ext. 134
SponsorshipSpecialist@cathedralcity.gov

Ocotillo Park Bench Painting Unveiling
2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Ocotillo Park, 33300 Moreno Rd, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join us for a vibrant afternoon celebrating art and community at the Ocotillo Park Bench Painting Unveiling, hosted by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Ocotillo Park, 33300 Moreno Road, Cathedral City, CA
This family-friendly event will feature:
🎶 Live Music
🍽️ Food Truck
🎨 Kids Art Activities
🍧 Free Paletas (Mexican popsicles)
Come see the beautifully painted benches and experience a unique blend of art, culture, and fun. Don’t miss this colorful celebration of local creativity!
For more details, visit discovercathedralcity.com.

SnowFest
2024-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Town Square Park, 68700 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
SnowFest presented by Comfort Air, is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024! This holiday event captures all the holiday spirit with live music, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Mayor’s holiday tree lighting ceremony emceed by KESQ’s Peter Daut, and so much more!
The annual event also includes:

Santa’s Arrival
Snow Fest Express – Free Train Rides
Real Snow in the Park!
Elf Workshop for Kids by S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
Ugly Sweater Contest
LIVE Music from Cathedral City High School Choirs & Bands
Food by Meester Zebra

www.Snowfest.us

For sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Events & Recreation Coordinator Adam Chastain at (760) 202-2426 OR AChastain@cathedralcity.gov.
The City of Cathedral City thanks our special event sponsors, volunteers, business community, and city staff for making these events come to life.

🦋🐛 Butterfly Festival & Art Contest 🎨🌿
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Panorama Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025📍 Panorama Park, Cathedral City⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
🌸 Butterfly Festival – A free family-friendly event celebrating butterflies and pollinators!✅ Free milkweed seedlings🎨 Decorate mini terra cotta pots & butterfly wings♻️ Recycled crafts📚 Library booth with sign-ups, crafts & giveaways📖 Free book: River of Mariposas by Mirelle Ortega (courtesy of Cathedral City Evening Rotary)🦋 National Wildlife Federation Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Proclamation & Butterfly Release🚲 Chance to win a bicycle!
🎨 Butterfly Art ContestCalling young artists (ages 6-17) to showcase their creativity! Use the provided butterfly template or design your own. Winning artworks will be displayed at the festival.📅 Submission Deadline: March 12, 2025📍 Submit via email, mail, or drop-off at:S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, 68743 Perez Rd. D-16, Cathedral City, CA 92234📧 info@scrapgallery.org
✨ Both events are FREE to attend! ✨
For more info: info@scrapgallery.org
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Download the Coloring Contest form

Color the Spectrum: Autism Art Festival
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
📅 Sunday, April 6, 2025⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM📍 Cathedral City Community Amphitheater🚀 Free Admission!
Celebrate Autism Acceptance with a vibrant day of creativity, community, and fun! This festival highlights the incredible talents of artists with Autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
🌟 Event Highlights:🎭 Showcase of Talent – Marvel at inspiring artwork from youth and adult artists.🛍️ Marketplace – Discover unique products from entrepreneurs on the spectrum.🎨 Fun Activities – Arts & crafts, face painting, chalk art, musical performances, a kid-in-a-bubble activity, delicious food, prizes, and more!
🌈 Bring your family and friends for a joyful day of art, inspiration, and celebration. Let’s come together to honor creativity, diversity, and acceptance!
For more info, visit IEAutism.org
🔗 #ColorTheSpectrum #AutismAcceptance #AutismArtFestival #CathedralCityEvents

Spring Fest: Celebrating Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day
2025-04-12 08:30 - 12:00 | Century Park, 69908 Century Park Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join us for Cathedral City’s Spring Fest on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:30 AM to noon at Century Park. This family-friendly event combines the celebration of Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day with meaningful activities and educational opportunities for all ages.
Featured Activities:

Walking for Water 6K: Experience the global water crisis firsthand by walking 6 kilometers while carrying 6 liters of water in a backpack, mirroring the daily reality for many people worldwide. Participants receive a free backpack!
Pop-up Exhibits from The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery showcasing environmental art and education
Cathedral City Library Booth offering crafts and interactive activities
Environmental Education Booths with information on sustainability practices
“Get The Buzz on Bees!” Art Contest highlighting the importance of pollinators
Sunny Sands Elementary Sustainability Squad demonstrations and activities

Explore all the activities and enter for a chance to win a bicycle! This community event brings together local organizations including the Cathedral City Rotary Club, Sunny Sands Elementary, Cathedral City “Bee the Change” initiative, Riverside County Library System, and Global Youth Service Day partners.
For more information, contact: info@scrapgallery.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about environmental conservation while connecting with your community in a fun and meaningful way!

S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Sustainable Community Series
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Cathedral City Public Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join S.C.R.A.P. Gallery in their Sustainable Community Series on May 7th from 5-7pm and on May 24th from 4-5:30pm at the Cathedral City Public Library where kids can craft and learn at several activity stations: Build a Bird’s Nest – It’s a Blue Planet – Earth Day is Every Day. This event is made possible by the generous support of Anderson Children’s Foundation.
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery’s mission is to actively engage youth as stewards of their environment through a concentrated, hands-on, educational effort to build a creative culture of sustainability in our schools and community. They are committed to working to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable future for people and the planet. S.C.R.A.P. links industry, education, the arts, and the environment. Its programs feature environmental presentations, exhibits, workshops, and interactive lessons – using reused and recycled materials from the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Warehouse, directly diverting materials from the landfill.

Esperanza Park Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
2025-05-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Esperanza Park, 30610 San Diego Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
ESPERANZA PARK – OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY & GRAND OPENING

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 30610 San Diego Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Join Cathedral City officials and community members for the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of Esperanza Park! Public Works Director John Corella will serve as master of ceremonies, with special remarks from Mayor Nancy Ross, District Representative Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez, Felipe Ortiz (Field Representative for Assemblymember Greg Wallis), and a representative from the Desert Recreation District. Located in the historic Dream Homes neighborhood, this beautiful new 7.5-acre park features children’s play areas, shaded picnic spaces, fitness equipment, sports fields, basketball courts, dog parks, and more.
The ceremony will mark the culmination of a community-driven project years in the making, bringing vital recreational space to a previously underserved neighborhood. “Esperanza” means hope in Spanish, reflecting the community’s vision for this vibrant new gathering space.
This free event is open to the public. Come celebrate this exciting addition to Cathedral City’s recreational facilities and be among the first to enjoy all the amenities this new park has to offer!

Free Kids Summer Movie Series 2025
2025-06-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-04 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 10:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 13, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City.

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission will be offering free water and a small popcorn for the first 100 kids at each event during the 8-week period. The total cost for refreshments is $1,200 for the 8-week series, with generous sponsorship from Dinner with Patsi covering $800 and the remaining $400 funded through the PACE events budget.
Free books will be available at every movie donated by the Read With Me Volunteer Programs. A book will also be read by the Cathedral City Library before every movie.
Tickets and Seating
Seating is limited and residents can pick up free passes at the Cathedral City Library located at 33520 Date Palm Drive. Flyers and tickets will also be distributed during the last week of school and to partner organizations including Desert Arc, Behavioral Lab, and the Salvation Army. You may still attempt to go to the film series without a pass, but you will be placed in a standby line. Once priority pass holders are seated, those waiting in the standby line will be admitted if seats are still available.
Last year’s series broke attendance records with 1,737 kids and parents participating over the 8-week period.
Community Partners
Dinner with Patsi is the presenting sponsor for the 2025 series, providing major funding support and will receive sponsorship recognition on all promotional materials and at each event. Read With Me Volunteer Programs will continue their partnership by providing free books at every movie. The Cathedral City Library will also return to read stories to children before each film begins.
Summer 2025 Schedule

June 13 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 20 – Migration
June 27 – Despicable Me 4
July 4 – The Bad Guys
July 11 – The Wild Robot
July 18 – Kung Fu Panda 4
July 25 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 1 – Sing 2

For more information, visit www.DPlaceEntertainment.com

Back to School Bash 2025
2025-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
The Cathedral City Police Officers Association is excited to see you for this year’s Back to School Bash on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero in Cathedral City!
School supplies will be distributed to elementary students from all Cathedral City schools from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be water slides, music, crafts & games, and a supply giveaway for students. This is a FREE event.

The Spider Woman Workshop
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Cathedral City Public Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join S.C.R.A.P. Gallery for a workshop on “The Spider Woman ” on Wednesday, October 1, from 5-7 p.m at the Cathedral City Public Library.

9th Annual Cathedral City Halloween SPOOKTACULAR
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join us for the 9th Annual Cathedral City Halloween SPOOKTACULAR on Sunday, October 26th from 12-3pm located in downtown Cathedral City in front of City Hall. FREE ADMISSION, Kids Treat or Treat and Costume Contest, Win Bicycles, visit vendors for CANDY, and more.

Fall Festival
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Cathedral City Public Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join in the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery’s Fall Festival at the Cathedral City Library – arts and crafts, books, games, give-a-ways, snacks, and more!
