October 09, 2026
6-8 PM
in Medjool Auditorium

Join us for a creative evening of floral design with local artist Nicole Trigg. This hands-on demonstration and practice session offers a chance to explore thoughtful arrangement techniques in an intimate setting. Space is limited, and advance RSVP is required.

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Members ($25)

Non-Members ($35)

October 10 & 11, 2026

Admission is FREE every first full weekend of the month.‍

Come enjoy our exhibits and gardens for free. It's our way of saying thank you for the support you show us throughout the year!

Each Community Days weekend features new, exciting activities for the entire family and favorites like the 1909 Schoolhouse, the Smiley-Tyler House, and the California Date History Museum. The museum is open 10AM-4PM on Saturday and 1PM-4PM on Sunday.

October 10, 2026
10:00AM
in Medjool Auditorium
10:30 am. – Noon
Speaker: Maureen Boren, Board Trustee, Coachella Valley History Museum
Topic: Smiley-Tyler House: A Century of History
Free: Open to the public

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Smiley-Tyler House with local historian Maureen
Boren as she explores the remarkable history of one of the Coachella Valley's most
treasured landmarks. From the vision of Dr. Harry and Nell Smiley in 1926 to the home's
preservation as the centerpiece of the Coachella Valley History Museum, discover the
people, events, and stories that shaped this historic adobe residence and its enduring
legacy in the community.