Verizon Tour de Palm Springs Bike Event

Participants enjoy a bicycle race through Palm Springs and on several different courses of various lengths all for a good cause. A portion of the entry fees and the pledges collected by the riders benefit local charities. In early February.

National Date Festival and County Fair

The Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio hosts an annual celebration of the area’s Arabian heritage with a date festival, camel racing, a carnival midway and expositions of local livestock and desert produce. In mid-February.

Frank Sinatra Celebrity Golf Tournament

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells hosts this famous tournament to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. In mid-February.

Palm Springs Indian Market

In mid to late February, Native American artists and jewelers selected by the juries of the Autry Museum Indian Market, Heard Museum and The Gathering shows display their works at the Palm Springs Market Place, Festival Grounds, Crossley Street at Ramon Road.

Palm Desert Greek Fest

At the end of February, beginning of March, enjoy the sounds and tastes of Greece. Incredible, fresh, handmade Greek foods, delectable honey drenched pastries and that world famous Baklava. Lamb, gyros, Greek salads, specialty Greek wines and beers, Greek coffee and much more. Live Greek music and dancing, vendors from around the globe, kids' area, Greek groceries and religious items. 74-109 Larrea Street at Lantana Street, Palm Desert.