List of buildings closed/events affected by the coronavirus
Several events around the Coachella Valley have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns. News Channel 3 will continue to update this list of events affected.
As of March 13, the Coachella Valley has 10 positive cases. County health officials ordered the closure of all schools in the county.
Check out our coronavirus section for local coverage
List of events affected (as of 3/12/2020)
- Palm Springs
- Click here for updates and information from the city of Palm Springs
- All commercial gyms and cannabis lounge areas closed
- White Party will be held from October 30 to Nov 2.
- All bars and nightclubs in the city are closed.
- Restaurants still open must maintain social distance (tables must be at least 6 feet from each other)
- Libraries closed, meetings held with no live audiences
- Click here for a full list of city closures
- The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is closed through the end of March
- Palm Springs Art Museum - Postponing all events through the end of March, but the museum remains open
- Palm Springs Women in Film and Television Mixer - Canceled
- LGBTQ Community Center's Red Dress Dress Party - Postponed to May 16
- Celebration of Life for Bill Feingold ceremony - Canceled
- American Documentary & Animation Film Festival - Postponed until Sept. 25-29.
- List of Palm Springs Convention Center events affected
- Indio
- Click here for updates and information from the city of Indio
- Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals postponed to October
- Youth leadership conference hosted by Angel Light Academy - Postponed to a later date
- The Indio Senior Center will be temporarily closed. Call (760) 391-4170 for more information, or for questions regarding previously scheduled food distribution. You can also click here.
- The Indio Teen Center has closed until further notice. For more information, call (760) 541-4414.
- The counter at City Hall will stay open for now, however, appointments are strongly encouraged for plan reviews and other permit processing. The lobby will be closed from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Go to www.indio.org for more details.
- Desert Theatreworks is postponing its 2019/2020 season effective immediately. Call the box office at (760) 980-1455 for more information.
- March and April's Movies in the Park are canceled. The program is produced by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Indio and Desert Recreation District.
- Cathedral City
- Click here for information from the Cathedral City government
- All city March and April Special Events - Postponed
- “State of the City” postponed to Thursday, May 28, 2020
- “Cathedral City LGBT Days” canceled for 2020.
- "City Hall at Your Corner” canceled until further notice.
- “Movies in the Park” will continue with added steps for social distancing.
- More on city events and buildings
- Native FilmFest postponed
- Cathedral City Senior Center is suspending all person-to-person contact and group activities, effectively closing, through Friday, Apr. 3.
- Coachella
- Click here for more information from the city of Coachella
- All City of Coachella offices will close to the public
- Eleanor Shadowen Senior Center closed
- All community events canceled through April
- Library closed
- Palm Desert
- Click here for more information from the city of Palm Desert
- Palm Desert City Hall and other municipal facilities are closed
- City government has canceled all March events and postponing non-essential meetings and activities
- McCallum Theatre canceling all performances through April 30
- UCR Palm Desert - All events canceled
- El Paseo Fashion Week - canceled
- Food and Wine Festival - canceled
- The Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert will be live streaming Sunday services. All other classes and groups are temporarily suspended
- College of the Desert Street Fair - Cancelled through April 30
- Indian Wells
- Click here for updates and more information from the city of Indian Wells
- BNP Paribas Open - Canceled
- Indian Wells Arts Festival - Postponed to early Fall
- Easter Bowl at Indian Wells - Canceled
- Rancho Mirage
- Click here
- Ana Inspiration - Postponed
- Senior Inspiration Awards Luncheon - Canceled
- Library closed, all weekend events canceled
- Sunnylands Center & Gardens closed indefinitely
- Casinos
- Agua Caliente closed all casino resorts, golf courses and hiking areas until at least March 31
- Fantasy Springs Resort Casino closed through the end of the March
- Spotlight 29 canceling all scheduled Showroom concerts/events for March
- Augustine Casino - Closed- Will provide updates online
- Morongo Casino & Casino Morongo closed through the end of the March
- Churches
- The Diocese of San Bernardino County canceled all services, weddings, and confessions in San Bernardino & Riverside Counties.
- The Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert will be live streaming Sunday services. All other classes and groups are temporarily suspended
- Southwest Church - Suspended all on-site event, streaming services here
- Hope Lutheran Church, Palm Desert
- Valleywide
- Desert Recreation District closing all facilities, with the possible exception of the ASES After School programs, through March 30
- For the ASES programs, officials say they will follow the direction of the Riverside County Office of Education.
- Riverside County Libraries - Closed through April 30th. No overdue fees will be charged for materials currently checked out
- High Desert
- Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center - Events canceled for the next two weekends
- San Bernardino County Health Officer canceled all large public gatherings
- March Field Air and Space Expo - Postponed
- Reschedule date to be determined
- The Coachella Valley Water District canceled all upcoming events
- CVWD does not anticipate any disruption to water services in the Coachella Valley
- "We appreciate the public’s interest in our workshops and tours and look forward to rescheduling them in the future,” said Katie Evans, Director of Communication and Conservation for CVWD. “We are acting out of an abundance of caution to help support the efforts to safeguard our community.”
- The Desert Water Agency
- Butterfly Block Party Mar. 22 - Canceled
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
Health officials recommend that Valley residents who are elderly and/or have underlying health conditions, including individuals who are HIV positive, limit non-essential travel and avoid large public gatherings.
Health officials said anyone who thinks they might be experiencing symptoms of the virus and want to be seen at Eisenhower Health should call the hospital hotline first at 760-837-8988. Avoid the spread of this illness.
Residents with further questions can call 2-1-1 and 800–CDC –INFO (800 – 232 – 4636) with any questions.
Public health recommendations for all Riverside County residents during community spread:
- Practice social distancing, which is remaining out of places where people meet or gather and avoid using public transportation, if possible.
- Do not attend work, school or events when sick. Stay home.
- Cough into your elbow or tissue.
- Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer often.
- Stay away from anyone who is sick.
