Gather at the Gardens

A thin orange lined rectangle. Inside the text reads Gather at the gardens in cursive orange, yellow and brown text. The outline of two orange leaves are next to the word gather. Below reads the words Family Friendly Fall Festival in thick yellow all capital font.

Come join us at Gather at the Gardens on October 30, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Gardens on El Paseo for an afternoon of Fall fun, food, contests and activities for all ages.

Musical entertainment, lawn games, trick or treating, bubble show and tons of selfie stations are all free to the public.

If you would like to participate in the kids activities, we have an unlimited wristband for $10 that will allow you to partake in the following activities:

  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Giant Slide
  • Toddler Jump House
  • Older Kids Jump House
  • Arts & Crafts *One per person
  • Dean Apple Magic
    • Shows are at 3PM, 4PM & 5PM. 40 people capacity and masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
  • Photo Opportunities with Mermaid Academy Mermaids

With an additional $10 entry fee, you can also enter our Costume Contest with some pretty awesome prizes in three categories:

  • 1st Place Pet- $100 gift card to Bones & Scones in Palm Desert
  • 1st Place Kids- One year family membership to the Living Desert Zoo ($200)
  • 1st Place Adult- $300 gift card to Mastro’s Steakhouse

Our live entertainment is the one and only Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujah’s, who will be performing the entire event. Don’t forget your appetite because La Quinta High School’s culinary division will be selling delicious fall treats. Enjoy beer and wine in our beer garden hosted by La Quinta Brewing Company.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Family YMCA of the Desert.

Grab tickets to Gather at the Gardens by clicking here!