Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Festivities
October 4 marked the official launch of Blue Zones Project Palm Springs’ Well-being Festival. Over 900 community members gathered at the aptly named Wellness Park for a day celebrating natural movement, eating wisely, social connection and the right outlook.
The three-hour event began with inspiring words from City of Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem and Blue Zones Project Steering Committee member Naomi Soto, who welcomed the crowd and introduced our new Executive Director, Mihai Patru.
We’re proud to report 100% sponsor participation, along with over 25 organizations and business partners. Current Blue Zones Project restaurant partners kept attendees nourished with healthy food samples and engaging cooking demonstrations, while the main stage stayed active and lively thanks to local favorite DJ Mod Girl, cardio and yoga sessions, Desert Flaggers, a rhythmic drumming group and much more.
Families and children enjoyed a dedicated kids’ area, complete with a Blue Zones Project-themed bounce house and well-being crafts and games hosted by Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. A pop-up farmers market curated by partner Aziz Farms provided free produce, while Blue Zones Project-themed booths offered fun giveaways focused on the Blue Zone’s Power 9, the nine lifestyle habits identified in the world’s longest-living, healthiest populations.
The Well-Being Festival was just the beginning. The following week, the team launched a new Indoor Cultural Moai Walking Series with the Palm Springs Art Museum and partner restaurant Livs Palm Springs. Guests tracked over 3,000 steps while walking throughout the Museum’s multiple exhibits, sharing thoughts on artwork and simply getting to know one another.
Participants enjoyed a healthy dinner at Livs Palm Springs, located in the Museum’s outdoor sculpture garden. The meal was accompanied by complimentary “Wine at 5” (a Power 9 lifestyle principle) featuring alcoholic and non-alcoholic, low-sugar Sangria and Blue Zones Project swag bags.
The weekly cultural series is just one of several events and programs Blue Zones Project Palm Springs is hosting, along with a new cooking demonstration series and morning hiking program. To learn more, visit www.bluezonesprojectpalmsprings.com.
Blue Zones Project Coachella Celebration
Join Blue Zones Project Coachella at Fiestas Azules, the citywide kick-off celebration, on November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Downtown Coachella.
This vibrant community event marks the official launch of the Blue Zones Project Coachella, an initiative focused on helping residents live better and longer by making the healthy choice the easy choice.
Fiestas Azules will feature a day full of free music, delicious local food, giveaways and family-friendly fun. Attendees will experience interactive booths inspired by the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles—encouraging movement, purpose, belonging, connection, and eating wisely. Residents can meet local partners, sign the Blue Zones Personal Pledge, and discover how local action leads to lasting well-being.
Beyond the celebration, Blue Zones Project Coachella continues its mission to create a healthier, cleaner community. In October, the team hosted its first Tobacco Waste Park Clean-Up in partnership with the RAP Foundation, kicking off a citywide effort to reduce tobacco litter and protect residents from the harms of second-hand smoke. We would like to express our gratitude to our youth volunteers from Coachella Valley High School Health Academy, the Public Service Academy and local residents.
This marks the beginning of a broader initiative to ban smoking in Coachella’s parks and multi-unit housing, helping safeguard families, children and seniors from exposure to toxic smoke while keeping public spaces cleaner and safer for everyone. Through continued collaboration with community partners and city leaders, Blue Zones Project Coachella is leading the way toward a smoke-free, healthier future for all.
Here are upcoming opportunities for families and neighbors to connect around health and well-being:
October 25, Tobacco Waste Clean-Up. Help keep Coachella clean and get a free shirt! Join us at Bagdouma Park (51-723 Douma St.) from 7–9 a.m. to remove tobacco litter and support a healthier community.
November 1, Tobacco Waste Clean-Up. Meet at Dateland Park (51-805 Shady Ln.) from 7–9 a.m. for a community clean-up to reduce tobacco waste and promote cleaner, safer spaces in Coachella.
November 13, AgVision. Join us at the Coachella Library (1500 Sixth Street) from 7:00–11:30 a.m. for AgVision, a community event focused on innovation, sustainability and the future of farming in the Coachella Valley. Space is limited; please register on Eventbrite.
November 15, Fiestas Azules. Blue Zones Project Coachella Kickoff Celebration.
We are excited to share free music, big giveaways, delicious food, fun activities, and cooking demonstrations. Don’t miss out! Join the movement to make Coachella a happier, healthier place to live. Register for events by visiting the ‘Events’ section at www.bluezonesprojectcoachella.com.
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