CHILI COOK-OFF/CAR SHOW

October 26, 2024

Be a part of the fun at PSAM’s Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show! Burn rubber to come on over to see some awesome rides and enjoy a tasting of various chili offerings for the Museum’s volunteers secret recipes. It will be a ghoulish feast for the eyes and the tummy. Supported by the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association.

PROPS & HOPS

November 23, 2024

Our Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival features craft beers from all over the region, local musical acts, food vendors and flight exhibitions. This event grows in popularity every year and is quickly becoming the premier craft beer event in the valley.

SNOWTOPIA

December 20-22, 2024

Santa Claus and 60 tons of real snow will land at the Palm Springs Air Museum for SNOWTOPIA! December 20 through December 22 from 6 to 9 PM. It’s a Winter Wonderland with Meet and Greet with Santa and all sorts of fun family activities!  Enjoy 60 tons of snow in a playground outside on the tarmac; ride a real holiday Train; make your own S’Mores over outdoor firepits. Feast on pizza, hot dogs and more from Food Trucks.  Frosty the Snowman, Elves and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos galore. Enjoy craft-making and holiday shopping inside the Miles Hangar.

Kids 3 and under get in free.

ANNUAL GALA

February 8, 2025

Our annual Gala is one of, if not the event that defines the Palm Springs Air Museum. A black tie event, it’s held to honor special members in the world of aviation, as well as raise funds desperately needed to fund the museum’s many projects. The Gala represents a fun night of food, drinks, and dancing!

MEMORIAL DAY FLOWER DROP

May 26, 2025

This is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our brief Memorial service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades, who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. In their honor, we highlight the service with a fly-by and flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a vintage warbird. This most impressive ceremony is our way of saluting our fallen comrades. Flight exhibitions & activities scheduled all day long, with Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1PM.

Other Upcoming Events

  • Open Cockpit Saturdays: P-47 Thunderbolt

    Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

    Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:00-12:00 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be

    July 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • National POW/MIA Recognition Night

    In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still

    September 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm