3 Top Things to Do in Twentynine Palms in the Fall
If you need to unplug and relax this fall, Twentynine Palms—the home of Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters and the Main Park Entrance in California—is an ideal location for enjoying beautiful desert landscapes, unique art, breathtaking sunsets, and stunning starlit skies.
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Here, we highlight the 3 top things to do in Twentynine Palms this autumn that will energize your spirit through art, music, nature, and mindfulness.
Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition
September 14-15, 2019
The Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition will be held in 29 Palms from September 14-15, 2019.
Enjoy art, culture, and the history of Joshua Tree National Park from September 14-15. The event centers around a juried art exhibition at the 29 Palms Art Gallery featuring painting, mixed media, sculpture, and photography by artists across the states of California, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Illinois, Alaska, and Canada—all of whom have been inspired by the park.
There will also be immersive experiences, demos, and workshops at five cultural venues. Options include patio talks with park rangers, an outdoor art market with live music/BBQ/beer truck, and art demos and workshops. For more information, check out Visit29.org.
Night Sky Festival in Twentynine Palms
September 21, 2019
The Night Sky Festival will be held in 29 Palms on September 21, 2019.
This one-day fundraising event on Saturday, September 21, celebrates Joshua Tree National Park’s gorgeous starry night sky and its status as an International Dark Sky Park. Guests will enjoy free astronomy presentations, exciting talks from astronomers and experts, and a Night Sky Party. Arrive a night early for a special Astrophotography Workshop that starts on Friday night.
During the Night Sky Party, you’ll view the amazing night sky through telescopes with astronomers to explain what you are seeing. You’ll also enjoy live music, constellation tours, and night sky storytelling. Be sure to book your tickets for the Night Sky Party early, as it’s anticipated to sell out! For more information, check out visit29.org
Bhakti Fest
September 25-30, 2019
Bhakti Fest will be held in 29 Palms from September 25-30, 2019.
This year Southern California’s largest yoga and sacred Music Festival is coming to Twentynine Palms. At the event, guests will find three music stages, expanded yoga and workshop villages, a sound temple for sound baths, a healing sanctuary for bodywork, a mantra dome, Bhakti Kids Land with ongoing children’s programming, men’s and women’s sacred spaces, and a Kirtan school. Featured activities include conscious music, yoga, spiritual and wellness workshops and more, attracting spiritual seekers from all over the world. The festival’s newest features include a lake for swimming, aquatic and paddle board yoga, and vast vibrant space for art installations. The Bhakti Fest Eco Artisan Village offers the best in vegetarian and vegan food, yoga clothing and gear, jewelry, art, and unique collectibles.
To learn more about early-bird prices, discounted tickets for local residents, veterans, military, seniors, and students, and general tickets, visit bhaktifest.com.
For more things to do in Twentynine Palms, California, head to visit29.org.
[Images courtesy of Visit 29 Palms]
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