Special Events

The Parks and Recreation Department hosts multiple Special Events throughout the year. Each event is designed for the enjoyment of Palm Springs residents. Please note, due to the coronavirus pandemic, some events may be canceled.

  • Health & Wellness Festival & Mayor's Walk
  • Tree Lighting and Menorah Presentation 
  • Santa's Sleigh Ride Parade 
  • Watch-A-Truck - 02/13/21
  • Dinner with Santa
  • Calls from Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Holiday Decorating Contest Judging
  • Family Fun Day - 03/13/21

To Volunteer for or Sponsor Special Events, please contact Leanna Collazo, at (561) 434-5110.

Health and Wellness Festival

This family friendly event showcases a variety of ways for everyone to get out and get moving. There will be Zumba, Bootcamp workouts, Yoga instruction, Pound fitness for kids, as well as a Martial Arts class and a Pickleball clinic. The action packed festival also features an opportunity to go on a Fitness Walk with the Mayor, Bev Smith and to register for the ‘Step It Up Palm Springs’ steps challenge. Organizations providing health and wellness benefits and information will be available too. 

Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Village of Palm Springs will kick-off the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting and Menorah presentation. Residents and their families are invited to celebrate with us and listen to live musical performances from local schools. 

Santa’s Sleigh Ride

Santa loves Palm Springs so much that he rides throughout the Village greeting everyone on one special day in December. 

Dinner with Santa

Children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old will enjoy arts and crafts, games, and receive a special visit from the big guy himself! Kids will enjoy a pizza and chicken nugget dinner before the activities and have a chance to tell Santa what they would like for Christmas, he'll even have a special surprise for every boy and girl. Must purchase tickets in advance, space is limited. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Calls from Santa & Mrs. Claus

Sign your child up for a call from Santa or Mrs. Claus. Forms may be picked up and filled out at the Parks and Recreation Department. 

Holiday Decorating Contest Judging

Palm Springs residents are invited to participate in the Annual Holiday Decorating Contest! Show your best Holiday decorations for a chance to win a $100 from the Village of Palm Springs. Forms to participate may be picked up and filled out at the Parks and Recreation Department beginning in mid November.

Watch-A-Truck Event

Join the Village of Palm Springs for the annual Watch-A-Truck event (Formerly Touch-A-Truck) on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Palm Springs Athletic Complex Parking Lot, located at 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL 33461. The Athletic Complex parking area will transform into a service vehicle playground and children will be invited to let their imaginations run wild as they explore their favorite trucks and service equipment. Children will be able to look at vehicles and explore the inner workings of vehicles as well as learn how these trucks help the community each day.


Family Fun Day

Come out for fun under the sun at the Village of Palm Springs for the Annual Bicycle Rodeo & Chalk Art Festival! On Saturday, March 13th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Palm Springs Library parking lot, 217 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL 33461, participants will be able to ride their bicycles through a bicycle safety course, join the Palm Springs Mayor, Bev Smith for a group bike ride, and compete for prizes during the Chalk Art Festival!


Easter Eggstravaganza

The Village of Palm Springs is pleased to announce the return of the annual “Easter Eggstravaganza” event on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Athletic Complex, located at 226 Cypress Lane. The Easter Eggstravaganza will feature an exciting egg hunt for children up to the age of 10.  Four separate egg hunts will take place through the course of the evening. This event is open for pre-registered residents of Palm Springs only.
 

4th of July Celebration 

Celebrate America's Birthday with the Village of Palm Springs on Sunday, July 4, 2021! This event takes place from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex and will feature live music, free family-friendly activities, food for purchase, and a beautiful fireworks display to wrap up the evening. Limited space is available for this event and only Palm Springs residents may register to attend. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more information (561) 964 - 8820.