🦋🐛 Butterfly Festival & Art Contest 🎨🌿
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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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!

The Grinch Movie Night
2025-12-12 16:30 - 19:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Free outdoor screening at the Cathedral City Amphitheater hosted by Desert Recreation District, featuring a meet and greet with the Grinch. Friday, Dec. 12, gates open 4:30 p.m.

SNOWFEST 2025
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join us for SNOWFEST 2025 in Downtown Cathedral City for an afternoon and evening of holiday fun featuring 12 tons of real snow! Activities include photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, the Mayor & Santa tree lighting ceremony, “Snow-Fest Express” trackless train rides, an Elf Workshop, and an ugly sweater contest for the kids. SnowFest is presented by Comfort Air.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 13th, 4–8 PM
Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Downtown Cathedral City
Admission: FREE
Schedule:

4:00 PM – Event opens; train rides, snow play, Elf Workshop, and hot chocolate begin
4:15 PM – Children’s Ugly Sweater Contest (Categories: Ugliest Sweater, Most Creative, Most Festive; 3 bikes awarded as prizes)
5:00 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa & Mayor Gregory (Live KMIR coverage at 5:05 PM)
5:00–7:30 PM – Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
5:30 PM – CCHS Choir performance
6:00 PM – DJ Music & CCHS Flute Choir
6:30 PM – Desert Carolers
8:00 PM – Event closes

Bonus Event: Friday, December 12th – Holiday Movie Night featuring The Grinch (2018) at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater (68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero), hosted by Desert Recreation District
Sponsors: Comfort Air (Presenting), Canyon Print & Signs (Tree), Angel & Sunshine Herrera (Snow), Dinner with Patsi, Monster Shakes & Luchador Brewing Company (Santa)
Media Sponsor: NBC Palm Springs
Vendors: Hot Lips Coffee, Meester Zebra, OCTO POP Kettle Corn

PSIFF Family Day
2026-01-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
COME JOIN THE FUN!
Get ready for a day of cinematic fun at our special Family Day event on Sunday, January 11th! Designed for film enthusiasts of all generations, Family Day features a delightful selection of family-friendly films at the Mary Pickford Theater, ensuring entertainment for both the young and the young at heart.
The excitement doesn’t stop there; head over to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater for a vibrant array of activities including face painting, temporary tattoos, games & prizes, delicious bites from local food trucks, and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones!

FREE MOVIES!
Tickets available at the box office at the Mary Pickford Theater on the day of show

ZOOTOPIA 2
Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives in Zootopia, and turns the animal metropolis upside down.

ARCO
Arco accidentally travels from a peaceful future back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. Along with his new friend, Iris, and her trusted robot, Mikki, Arco sets out on a quest home—but first must save our planet.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they face their biggest enemy yet—an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

Butterfly Festival
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Panorama Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Celebrate butterflyies with free SCRAP Gallery activities – Wings! pollinator exhibit, wildflower seedlings, recycled crafts, and more.

2026 Color the Spectrum Autism Art Festival
2026-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
FREE family-friendly art festival for the Autism and intellectual/developmental disability community to celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance.
Celebrate with us as we highlight youth and adult Artists on the Spectrum, including a Marketplace featuring entrepreneurs on the spectrum. The event will also have:

Arts & Crafts
Kid in a Bubble Activity
Community Arts Resources
Music & Performances
Sensory Activities
Social Gaming Lounge
Door prizes
Food and more!

Featuring a Color the Spectrum interactive mural families can contribute to in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance.

Free Family Fitness Festival
2026-04-04 09:00 - 12:30 | Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Event Overview:
Join the Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission and Desert Recreation District for a fun, family-friendly morning focused on movement, wellness, and community! Enjoy a variety of bilingual and family fitness activities led by local instructors.
Workout Schedule:

9:00 AM – Bilingual Workout with Jaime Jimenez (111 Conditioning Club)
9:30 AM – Bilingual Mat Pilates with Ren Fortuna Gutierrez (Sol Barre)
10:00 AM – Bilingual Dance Cardio with VXN Fitness
10:30 AM – Workout (English) with Kai Beech (Orangetheory Fitness & NBC Palm Springs)
11:00 AM – Family Yoga with Carl Grant (Power Yoga Palm Springs)
11:30 AM – Sound Bath
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Connect & Reflect with Community Tables

In addition to the fitness classes, the DRD team will host a variety of spring-themed family fitness games and activities to theme it with it being Easter weekend designed to encourage movement, teamwork, and fun for kids and families of all ages.
Featured Kids Activities

Egg & Spoon Fitness Relay
Participants balance a plastic egg on a spoon while walking or jogging to a turnaround point and back, completing quick exercises like squats or jumping jacks along the way.
Spring Obstacle Course
A fun movement course with hula hoop jumps, cone zig-zags, crawl spaces, and balance challenges to promote agility and coordination.
Bunny Hop Relay
A sack-race style relay where participants hop like bunnies to the finish line, encouraging balance and friendly competition.
Flower Power Freeze Dance
Kids dance to upbeat music and freeze like statues when the music stops.
Golden Egg Fitness Hunt
A scavenger hunt for hidden eggs, each containing a short fitness challenge such as jumping jacks or high knees.
Bubble Movement Zone
A sensory-friendly space where younger children can chase and pop bubbles while staying active.

Special Feature

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Esperanza Rising Community Art & Culture Series: Echoes of the Past
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Esperanza Park, 30610 San Diego Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Esperanza Rising: Echoes of the Past Ecos del Pasado
Saturday, April 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Esperanza Park, Cathedral City

Before the palm trees and streets we know today, this land held stories, traditions, and voices that shaped our community. The Dream Homes neighborhood has a history worth celebrating — and on April 11, we’re bringing those stories to life.
Join us for the inaugural Esperanza Rising: Echoes of the Past, the first event in a brand-new community art and culture series celebrating the past, present, and future of Cathedral City.
Experience a morning of cultural performances, traditional bird singing, interactive art activities, local artisan vendors, and food trucks.

Antes de las calles y las casas que conocemos hoy, esta tierra tenía historias, tradiciones y voces que formaron nuestra comunidad. El vecindario Dream Homes tiene una historia que merece ser celebrada — y el 11 de abril, esas historias cobrarán vida.
Acompáñanos en el primer evento de Esperanza Rising: Ecos del Pasado, una nueva serie comunitaria de arte y cultura que celebra el pasado, presente y futuro de Cathedral City.
Disfruta de presentaciones culturales, canto tradicional de aves, actividades artísticas interactivas, artesanos locales y camiones de comida.

Spring Fest at Century Park — Earth Day 2026
2026-04-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Century Park, 69908 Century Park Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with S.C.R.A.P. Gallery at Century Park in Cathedral City on Wednesday, April 22, 2026! Join the community for a morning dedicated to honoring our planet through movement, creativity, and connection.
Walking for Water 6K | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Start the day with purpose. Lace up and join the Walking for Water 6K — a global initiative that raises awareness about water scarcity and the daily journey millions make to access clean water. Every step supports a cause that matters.
Earth Day Art Party | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for a hands-on celebration of our planet! Get creative with eco-inspired art activities hosted by S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, the Art Museum for the Environment. Turn recycled materials into masterpieces and discover how art can spark environmental change.
Why Attend? Whether walking, creating, or simply soaking up the spring sunshine, Spring Fest is a chance to connect with neighbors, support local organizations, and take meaningful action for the Earth. Fun for all ages!
Presented by: S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, Cathedral City Evening Rotary Club, Riverside County Library System – Cathedral City, and EarthDay.org
Location: Century Park, 69908 Century Park Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
More info: Follow @scrapgallery or call 760-861-6479
Let’s make every day Earth Day! 🌎

Free Summer Movie Series
2026-06-12 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 12, 2026, through Friday, July 31, 2026. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to a different kid-friendly movie each Friday morning at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-seated basis.
The series arrives on the heels of a milestone year for the theatre, which marked 25 years of cinematic memories with a special three-day anniversary celebration in May 2026. The “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” continues that spirit of community connection, bringing families together for a summer of free movie mornings in the heart of downtown.
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission will offer a free small water and a junior popcorn for the first 100 people to arrive at each event during the 8-week period. Refreshments are sponsored by Dinner with Patsi, NAI Consulting, and Fomotor Engineering.
Free books will be available at every movie, donated by the Read With Me Volunteer Programs. A book will also be read by the Riverside County Library System before every movie.
Additionally, guests can enjoy a free ICEE upgrade on Kids Combo Packs at all Summer Series shows, with beverage support from Pepsi and ICEE.
Summer 2026 Schedule

June 12 – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
June 19 – KPOP Demon Hunters
June 26 – How to Train Your Dragon
July 3 – The Garfield Movie
July 10 – The Wild Robot
July 17 – The Bad Guys 2
July 24 – Harold and the Purple Crayon
July 31 – Dog Man

2026 Kids Summer Movie Series
2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Join in the fun at the Mary Pickford Theatre for the Kids Summer Movie Series – happening Fridays at 10am! Free small water and junior popcorn to the first 100. Free books from Read With Me. Arrive early seating is limited. (Doors open at 9:30am)

Splash Bash
2026-06-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Dennis Keats Soccer Park, 69-400 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Kick off your summer and enjoy a splash day filled with water slides and toys to beat the heat! Brought to you by Desert Recreation District.

Paint with PACE
2026-06-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Cathedral City Public Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission has partnered with the Desert Recreation District to host free, hands-on art classes for youth ages 6 to 14 at the Cathedral City Library, providing local families with a creative and engaging outlet this summer.
