Celebrate The Holidays On El Paseo

From El Paseo: With special Thanksgiving menus, a Turkey Day 5k, and holiday décor going up along the street, El Paseo is ready for the holiday season.

Before settling in to your Thanksgiving feast, head down to El Paseo for the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K benefiting Martha’s Village and Kitchen, set for Thanksgiving Day, November 23, starting at 8 a.m. The charity race, presented by KMIR and Carl’s Jr., is both competitive (certified course/timed race) and casual with prizes for the winners in several age categories. Registration is now open at www.marthasvillage5K.org.

Planning on dining out for Thanksgiving? Make your reservations now! Many of the restaurants on El Paseo are offering special prix fix holiday menus for Thanksgiving. Cuistot will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering a prix fix menu ranging in price from $53.50 to $58.50 per person; Jillian’s is serving a $75 prix fix selection of holiday favorites from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Pacifica Seafood Restaurant is offering both traditional and seafood fare for $42-$52 per person from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sullivan’s Steakhouse is offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at $39 per person.

If you’re planning on deep-frying your own turkey, but don’t have time for dessert, give Wilma & Frieda El Paseo a call. Right now, you can pre-order pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies online, pick them up before your dinner and your family never has to know you didn’t bake them!

The day after Thanksgiving is the unofficial official start of the holiday shopping season. You can do all of your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping along El Paseo. With everything from kids stores to electronics, home goods, and men’s and women’s fashions, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. For your especially difficult loved ones, grab a gift card to The Gardens and let them do their own shopping.

“Celebrate the Season” on Friday December 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Gardens on El Paseo. The center courtyard will echo with the sounds of the Bobby Sanchez Combo playing 50s covers by the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Ritchie Valens. The nostalgic music will complement the classic cars of Cruise Night El Paseo, which will be on display along the street and at The Gardens. Free pictures with Santa Claus, strolling carolers, hot cider and cocoa, and fun children’s activities led by the Palm Desert Youth Committee will add to the festive spirit.

Image Courtesy of Renee Schiavone