Meet the Author, Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1-3pm.

This third edition of 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die will maximize your leisure time in Greater Palm Springs with trusted recommendations, useful lists, suggested itineraries, and helpful insider tips. The book is a handy guide that covers everything from dining to shopping and from recreation to entertainment.

Want to know where to go for family-friendly fun? Where are the best burgers in the Coachella Valley? How do you tour Palm Springs’s famous mid-century modern architecture? Where do you grab a cocktail with a view? What are the best hikes? Or what are the hottest nightclubs for music and dancing? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, 100 Things to Do in Palm Springs Before You Die will augment your discovery adventure.

Discover the largest fan palm oasis in the world at Indian Canyons. Or hike to a 60-foot waterfall at Tahquitz Canyon. (A waterfall in the desert? Yup.) Shop at the El Paseo Shopping District, Palm Springs’s Rodeo Drive. Tour the iconic windmills. Marvel at the sweeping vistas from 8,500 feet at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. See 8,000-year-old artifacts at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Or take a Red Jeep Tour to see the famous Andreas Earthquake Fault.

Lydia Kremer—author, travel writer, and a resident of the Coachella Valley for more than 30 years—will introduce you to this oasis of cool. She shares her insights on the region’s treasured tourism highlights, off-the-beaten-path surprises, and unforgettable experiences that will enhance your discovery of Greater Palm Springs.