CV Weekly: Pride Weekend, WTA Finals & Four New Ribbon Cuttings
✨ Last Week Around the Valley
What a week it was across the Coachella Valley! From spooky street parties to sweet fundraisers, the community showed up in full force to close out October and kick off November.
🎃 Halloween Weekend Brought the Valley to Life
The Arenas District in Palm Springs transformed into a two-night celebration for Halloween Palm Springs (October 30–31), drawing thousands of costumed revelers to live music stages, dancing, and a costume contest with over $2,000 in prizes. Suggested donations supported local organizations including DAP Health, the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus, Greater Palm Springs Pride, and the LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Across the valley, the fun continued:
- The B-52s & DEVO "Cosmic De-Evolution Tour" rocked Acrisure Arena on October 31.
- Ladies of Rock — featuring Lita Ford, Vixen, and Orianthi — performed at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.
- Cathedral City celebrated its 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at City Hall, plus a Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest at Panorama Park.
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hosted "Dog Days: Pups & Pumpkins" and the beloved "Howl-O-Ween" event with trick-or-treating and animal encounters.
- The Palm Springs Air Museum held its 17th annual Halloween Chili Cook-Off and Car Show.
- The Range Ensemble String Quartet performed Halloween-themed film scores by candlelight at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.
🍦 Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival (November 1)
The Second Annual Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival brought sweet treats and community spirit to Downtown Park on November 1. More than 20 local ice cream, gelato, and paleta vendors participated in this fundraiser for the LGBTQ Center of the Desert's Community Food Bank. The inaugural 2025 event raised $21,000 and collected over 300 pounds of food — here's hoping 2026 topped it!
🏒 Firebirds Flying High
The Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the Henderson Silver Knights 5-1 at Acrisure Arena on October 30, improving their 2026-27 AHL season record to 4-4-2-1. The team is heating up just as the desert cools down — a great time to catch a home game!
🎭 Arts & Theater
The valley's arts scene remained vibrant through the week. & Juliet wrapped its run at the McCallum Theatre, while The Minutes (a sharp political satire) continues at CV Rep in Cathedral City through November 15. Sordid Lives is also playing at Palm Canyon Theatre through November 15. And the Pride: '26 Edition fine art exhibition opened at Rubine Red Gallery, running through November 15.
📅 Coming Up This Week
There's plenty to look forward to in the week ahead! Here are some highlights from our events calendar:
Magic Rocks! with Illusionist Leon Etienne — Thursday, November 5, 8:00 PM
An evening of world-class illusion and wonder. See event details →
Zeppelin USA — Friday, November 6, 8:00 PM
The ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute experience. See event details →
Chris Tucker Live — Saturday, November 7, 8:00 PM
Comedy legend Chris Tucker takes the stage at Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage. See event details →
Greater Palm Springs Pride 2026 — November 6–8
The 40th anniversary celebration of Greater Palm Springs Pride! Theme: "Be Included." Featuring a parade on Sunday, November 8, along Palm Canyon Drive, with National Grand Marshal Fortune Feimster and Celebrity Grand Marshal Cheyenne Jackson. Over 250 vendors, multiple stages, and family-friendly programming. Learn more →
Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market — Saturday, November 7, Palm Springs High School
Celebrating Cahuilla culture through dance, basket weaving, and traditional games.
Run with Los Muertos 5K — Saturday, November 7, Coachella
A Día de los Muertos celebration featuring art, music, and a 5K run.
WTA Finals — FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells — November 8–15, Indian Wells Tennis Garden
The world's top 8 women's tennis players compete in this prestigious year-end championship, relocated to Indian Wells this year. Tournament info →
CV Firebirds vs. Colorado Eagles — Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 PM, Acrisure Arena
"Winning Wednesday" home game for your Firebirds! Get tickets →
Plus, your favorite weekly recurring events continue all week long — VillageFest every Thursday in downtown Palm Springs, the Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market, the Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market, Indio Night Market, and more!
👉 View the full Coachella Valley events calendar at DesertBiz.net →
🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory
These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Whether you've known them for years or are discovering them for the first time, we're glad to have them in our community directory!
Troy Pro — La Quinta | Consulting
Looking for consulting services in La Quinta? Troy Pro is now listed on Desert Biz Connect. Find them in our directory →
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Show — Palm Springs | Entertainment & Nightlife
The Dinner Detective recently added their listing to our directory — a unique interactive mystery dinner experience right here in Palm Springs. See their listing →
Tax Fluential Solutions — Indio | Accounting & Tax Services
Tax Fluential Solutions is now listed on Desert Biz Connect. Looking for accounting and tax help in Indio? Check them out. View their listing →
Hammer 'N Nails — Palm Springs | Home Services
Hammer 'N Nails recently added their listing to our directory. Need home services in Palm Springs? They're now easy to find. Find them in our directory →
Millers Glass Tinting Solutions, Inc — Palm Springs | Construction & Contractors
Millers Glass Tinting Solutions is now listed on Desert Biz Connect — your go-to for glass and tinting services in the Palm Springs area. See their listing →
👉 Browse the full Desert Biz Connect business directory →
🆕 New to the Valley
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce has a busy ribbon-cutting schedule this month! Here are businesses officially opening their doors in the valley:
Desert Palms Nursing Institute — La Quinta
Grand opening ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 7 (10–11 AM) at 79-200 Corporate Centre Dr., Suite 203, La Quinta. A new nursing education resource for the valley! GCVCC event details →
The Station Brewing — Indio
Grand opening ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 7 (11 AM–12 PM) at 82921 Indio Blvd., Indio. A new craft brewery coming to the east valley — cheers! GCVCC event details →
Graze Craze — Bermuda Dunes
Ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 12 (4–6 PM, ceremony at 4:30 PM) at 40100 Washington St., Suite 105, Bermuda Dunes. A new charcuterie and grazing board concept joining the valley's food scene. GCVCC event details →
Vision Support America and Braille Institute — Rancho Mirage
Grand opening ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 17 (4–6 PM) at 42525 Rancho Mirage Lane, Rancho Mirage. Expanding vision support and accessibility resources to the Coachella Valley. GCVCC event details →
Know of another new business opening in the valley? Let us know at DesertBiz.net/submit →
🤝 Ways to Serve the Community
Looking to give back? Here are some Coachella Valley organizations where your time and talents can make a real difference:
FIND Food Bank
According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers for warehouse operations (sorting and inspecting donations), homebound delivery driving, and community food distribution events. Age requirements vary by role (generally 17–18+). Apply to volunteer at FIND Food Bank →
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert
According to their website, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert is currently welcoming volunteer mentors — and as of earlier this year, approximately two dozen children in the valley were waiting to be matched with a Big. Mentors need just 4–8 hours per month to change a child's life. Volunteers must be between ages 16 and 100. Become a Big at bbbsdesert.org →
Animal Samaritans
According to their website, Animal Samaritans is currently welcoming volunteers for shelter support, their foster hero program, and their Highway Heroes transport team. Contact [email protected] to get started. Learn more at animalsamaritans.org →
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC)
According to their website, CVHC is currently welcoming volunteers for a variety of roles — from tutoring youth after school and teaching computer skills to assisting with housing construction. No formal experience required. Apply at cvhc.org/volunteer →
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley (ACV)
According to their website, Alzheimer's Coachella Valley is currently welcoming volunteers as community educators, support group facilitators, Walk to End Alzheimer's team captains, and administrative supporters. Learn more about ACV volunteer opportunities →
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