The holiday festivities are kicking up this week with an array of family-friendly and adult events lined up for the pre-Christmas weekend. There’s so much in store for locals, snowbirds and even those in town with designs on Indian Wells real estate and homes for sale in Palm Springs to enjoy.
Now through Sunday, December 21, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella will play at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Performance times vary so check the Palm Canyon Theatre website for daily shows.
On Wednesday, December 17, the McCallum Theatre will feature a performance of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, The Nutcracker. The beautiful scenery and costumes make this show even more compelling to watch and enjoy with the entire family. The show takes place from 7 pm to 9 pm.
On Thursday, December 18, the Coachella Valley History Museum will present its own celebration, an Old Fashioned Christmas.
On Saturday, December 20 from 10 am to noon Paws ‘N Claus will be happening on the center lawn at the picturesque Gardens on El Paseo. Bring your canine pal to take photos with Santa for a $10 donation that benefits Animal Samaritans.
On Saturday, December 20 from 7 pm to 9 pm, the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center will host a performance of the Coachella Valley Symphony’s “Holiday Magic.” Featuring the remarkable vocals of Patricia Welch, the symphony will perform seasonal classics including Joy to the World, Winter Wonderland, Silent Night and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet.
On Saturday from 8pm to 10 pm, the McCallum Theatre will feature a Merri-Achi Christmas. This colorful Mexican holiday of traditional songs and merriment will be headlined by one of the country’s premier ensembles, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jóse Hernàndez.
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