Palm Springs to host anti-bullying wellness festival and charity kickball match

Nonprofit organization Boo2Bullying announced it will host its fourth annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” Wellness Festival and Celebrity Kickball Game on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Palm Springs Power Stadium.

The free public event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1901 E. Baristo Road. The centerpiece celebrity kickball match begins at 6 p.m., bringing together community leaders, first responders, local businesses, and youth organizations.

On-site offerings will include a Wellness Village connecting families with regional providers in mental health, healthcare, digital wellness, education, and nutrition. The festival will also host the Teens Off Your Screens recognition ceremony, honoring James Workman Middle School and three student participants from a pilot initiative promoting balanced technology use. Additional family activities include animal interactions, face painting, music, and a cheer performance. Free event registration is open online through the organization's website.