Things To Do In Palm Desert: WildLights, Howie Mandel, Drag Bingo

PALM DESERT, CA — Christmas may be over and New Year's Day may be creeping up, but there's still one more weekend of 2024 to enjoy.

If you're in the Palm Desert area this weekend (Dec. 28 and 29) there are several events to check out.

Saturday, Dec. 28:

• WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens: Experience the 31st season of WildLights, featuring dazzling light displays and festive activities. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Early registration is recommended. Details here.
• Howie Mandel at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: Enjoy a night of comedy with Howie Mandel, performing at 8 p.m. Discover Palm Desert
• Palm Desert Winter Street Fair: Explore a large variety of local vendors, artisans and crafters selling unique merchandise and services. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College of the Desert. Details here.
• Bingo Night with Angelique Va Gorgeous: Check out this recurring bingo party that costs $2 per card (cash only.) Details here.
• Drag Brunch Divas: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., join these divas for a Palm Springs brunch you won't forget. Details here.

Sunday, Dec. 29:

• "Christmas with the Crawfords" - Rivera Resort Palm Springs: This Hollywood holiday hootenanny is presented with a new vaudeville twist. The last showing of this season will begin at 2 p.m. Details here.
• Pacific Coast Circuit Women's Open: El Dorado Polo Club presents an "unpretentious" General Tailgating gathering to watch women's polo. Details here.
• Bubbles & Caviar Wine Dinner: This elegant experience will be held at Sullivan's Steakhouse and will include a four-course tasting menu where caviar highlights each plate. Details here.
• Frank Sinatra's Walking Tour: After World War II, Frank Sinatra's "Twin Palms" home became the neighborhood's social hub, attracting notable residents like Jack Benny, Tony Curtis and Cary Grant. Details here.