Forever Marilyn Turns 100: Top 6 Things To Do in Palm Springs This Weekend May 29–31, 2026 | SQUAD Palm Springs

By Indi LaRoux

Palm Springs is ready for its close-up.

This weekend, the desert is celebrating what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday, and the city is going all out. From world-record attempts and drag brunches to disco bingo and sound baths, Palm Springs is serving vintage Hollywood glamour with a modern-day twist.

Whether you're a local looking for weekend plans or a visitor chasing iconic Palm Springs moments, here's your guide to the hottest events happening during the Forever Marilyn Centennial Celebration Weekend.

1. Disco Drag Bingo at The V Wine Lounge

Friday, May 29, 20266:00 PM – 8:00 PM The V Wine Lounge

Kick off Marilyn Weekend with a little sparkle and a lot of sass. Disco Drag Bingo combines classic bingo, fabulous prizes, disco sing-alongs, pop-up drag performances, and party props for a night that's anything but ordinary.

Doors open at 5 PM, giving guests plenty of time to grab a glass of wine before the show begins.

Bring a friend and they get in free. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

SQUAD Tip: Come dressed in your best Marilyn-inspired look. The photo opportunities are endless.

2. The Great Marilyn Record-Setting Attempt

Forever Marilyn's Happy 100th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, May 30, 2026 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Forever Marilyn Statue, Downtown Palm Springs. This is the main event.

Hundreds of Marilyn fans will gather around Palm Springs' most famous landmark to celebrate the icon's centennial birthday and participate in a world-record-setting attempt.

The celebration includes entertainment, food and beverages, special appearances, and a certified record-setting experience.

World Record Certification Attempt: 6 PM – 8 PMFull Marilyn Transformation Package AvailableRegistration: $75 Registration through PSPride

If you've ever wanted to channel your inner Marilyn, this is your moment.

3. Mimosas & Marilyn at Canopy Palm Springs

Weekend Celebration EventCanopy Palm Springs

What's a Palm Springs celebration without mimosas?

Gather your friends and toast to Marilyn's legacy with brunch-inspired bites, bubbly cocktails, and chic desert vibes.

This stylish gathering is perfect for those looking to celebrate the weekend in true Palm Springs fashion.

Because honestly, Marilyn would never skip brunch.

4. I Heart Drag Brunch: Marilyn Live

Friday–Sunday, May 29–31, 202611:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 8:00 PMHyatt Palm Springs

If Marilyn taught us anything, it's how to make an entrance.

I Heart Drag Brunch delivers dazzling performances, incredible costumes, laughter, music, and nonstop entertainment inspired by one of Hollywood's most iconic stars.

Expect unforgettable performances, over-the-top glamour, and enough fabulous energy to power your entire weekend.

5. Night Swim at Palm Springs Surf Club

Saturday, May 30, 20266:00 PM – 10:00 PMPalm Springs Surf Club21+ Event

The sun may go down, but the party doesn't stop.

Night Swim transforms the Palm Springs Surf Club into one of the coolest after-dark destinations in the desert. Expect a new DJ every week, great music, poolside vibes, and a crowd ready to keep the celebration going.

It's giving summer energy. It's giving Palm Springs. It's giving main character.

6. Sunset Sound Bath: Vibrations & Libations

Sunday, May 31, 2026The Ocotillo Lodge – Candlewood Room

After a weekend of glamour, celebrations, and selfies with Marilyn, it's time to recharge.

Join Barry Racio for an immersive evening featuring crystal singing bowls, gong meditation, restorative sound healing, wine, light bites, and community connection.

Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite blanket and get cozy while soaking in the calming sounds and peaceful atmosphere.

The perfect ending to an unforgettable weekend.

The SQUAD Palm Springs Take

For 100 years, Marilyn Monroe has remained one of the most recognizable and beloved figures in popular culture. This weekend, Palm Springs honors her legacy the best way it knows how—with glamour, community, entertainment, and a little bit of fabulousness.

Whether you're attempting a world record, sipping mimosas, dancing at drag brunch, or unwinding with a sound bath, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate.

So grab your sunglasses, strike your best Marilyn pose, and get ready for a weekend that's straight out of a Hollywood dream.

Happy 100th Birthday, Marilyn. Palm Springs loves you.

About the Author

Born and bronzed under the Palm Springs sun, Indi LaRoux is the desert’s ultimate vibe curator and Squad’s go-to events writer. A Gen Z nepo baby with a flair for vintage glam and chaotic good energy, she’s been skipping red carpets in favor of underground DJ sets since high school. Whether it’s a poolside art pop-up or a moonlit cactus rave, Indie’s got the guest list—and the gossip—before anyone else.