Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival 

March 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Palm Desert Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Ave.
Palm Desert, CA
Free admission, free parking, DesertMountains.org

Each year hopes are high that the desert comes alive with wildflowers in bloom. The annual transformation of the Coachella Valley into a colorful canvas happens in years in which there is rain. The best place to celebrate is at the Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival. In addition to wildflower viewing and art, the festival offers the sand sculpting element, a Kids' Zone, a 5k trail run, mountain biking, and interpretive hikes. There are raffles, vendors, exhibitors, and live music provided by The Arrangements in the beer and wine garden. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival offers a slate of activities. Past events have included:

Trail runners' 5K run
Beer and Wine Garden 
Concerts
book signing
Kids Zone

About the Friends of the Desert Mountains Friends of the Desert Mountains is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed in 1987 by a group of passionate, concerned citizens determined to help to protect the area's conservation land resources while at the same time be a partner in education, research and support for the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and surrounding areas. For more information about Friends, DesertMountains.org

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.