December 5 & 6, 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.

December 5, 2026
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Medjool Auditorium
Speaker: Karen Riley, Executive Director, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
Topic: Holiday Art: The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery
Free: Open to the public

Celebrate the holiday season with a creative look at how discarded everyday materials can be transformed into festive works of art. Karen Riley, Executive Director of the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, will share how this innovative Coachella Valley organization inspires children and families to create, learn, and care for the environment through hands-on art experiences. Discover how the Gallery's mission is built around the Four R's—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Responsibility—and leave inspired to see the holidays, and the world around you, in a whole new way.

December 6, 2026
1PM
in Memorial Date Garden if weather permits
Or indoors in Medjool Auditorium

Relax and recharge with a peaceful community yoga session led by SoulZenter. Enjoy mindful movement in a serene outdoor setting, weather permitting, or indoors in the auditorium. Free and open to all experience levels.