IW Attractions, Events & Recreation

The City of Indian Wells offers a diverse array of local attractions, cultural and civic events, and high-profile sports tournaments. These include the famed and prestigious BNP Paribas Open, held annually in March at the state-of-the-art Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Other cultural highlights include Desert Town Hall-Indian Wells, a lecture/dinner series that brings premier speakers to the desert; the annual Indian Wells Art Festival; and a wide range of special events–including a jazz series– at The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Moreover, year-round recreational activities in our luxurious resort city include hiking, biking, swimming, golf, tennis, and much more.