Coachella Valley residents are invited to a birthday party: the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert.
The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. The museum is at 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive, in Rancho Mirage.
The celebration is a fundraiser to benefit CDMOD.
The event will include carnival rides such as a Ferris wheel, bouncy house and swing chair ride, as well as music, petting zoo, crafts activities and scavenger hunt, organizers said.
CDMOD mascot Sunny will make a special appearance to sing “Happy Birthday,” and cake will be served.
"We look forward to a great day of fun and entertainment for the entire family, all while supporting the efforts of the museum’s mission,” interim Executive Director Judi Miller was quoted in a news release.
Wristband tickets for children to enjoy all of the festivities are $15 per person. Food vendors will also be on hand.
Sponsors for the event include Contour Dermatology, CLK – Carl’s Jr., Union Bank of California, Amber & Sam Spinello, The Tappan Foundation, H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Shalhoub Management, Affiliated Construction, Scott Wilson, Richard Kite and Marc Homme.
For more information, call 760-321-0602 or stop by the Museum Gift Store to buy tickets.