Hello Lake Elsinore! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gas prices keep easing, Olivia Rodrigo’s festival lineup, and a fairy escape room + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community service spotlight: Monica Lyons became the first Canyon Lake resident to receive WRCOG’s Outstanding Community Service Award, recognized for years of blanket drives benefiting Animal Friends of the Valleys -- read the full story.
Pump prices keep easing: Riverside County’s average gas price fell for the 32nd day in a row to $5.401, the lowest since March 13, bringing some relief at the pump for Lake Elsinore drivers -- read the full price update.
Star-powered festival lineup: Murrieta-born Olivia Rodrigo brings Daisy Chain festival to Irvine on August 29 with Stevie Nicks, Bikini Kill, and Chappell Roan. Tickets go on sale today at 10 am -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight boredom buster: Pins N Pockets packs 36 bowling lanes, a two-level laser tag arena, a 70-game arcade, and The Tavern sports bar into one easy hangout. Rally the crew for cosmic bowling or let the kids loose in arcade-land, then call it a win for your sanity.
Skate, play, repeat: When cabin fever hits, Summerly Community Park delivers with a legit skate park, dog park, lighted ball fields, a shaded playground, hoops, and roomy picnic spots. Easy place to move, mingle, and let the kids or pups burn energy after work.
Backyard glow-up, anyone? Sunset Nursery & Garden has the fruit trees, drought-tolerant picks, and indoor greens your Lake Elsinore yard actually thrives with, plus planting, irrigation, and full-on landscape or hardscape help if you want an assist. Friendly, family-owned vibes, and advice tailored to our local climate... your weekend project just got easier.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎈 Squishology Opening @ Squishology (Wildomar) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Remember when every great business started in a garage? Meet Squishology, a garage-born slime shop from a local mom with custom colors, mix-ins, and scents, plus take-home activator. Bring the kids or grandkids, outsource the mess, and preview future birthday-party sanity.
🛍 Menifee Trading Post @ Central Park | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Fourth Fridays are back, so the Civic Center parking lot turns into a night market. Browse 60-plus vendors, savor upgraded eats, let the kids zone themselves, and enjoy live music. Overflow at the Justice Center, because we love easy exits.
⚾ Lake Elsinore Storm Fundraiser @ Lake Elsinore Storm | Friday (6/26) at 5:45 PM – Head to the Storm’s Rodeo Night for baseball, fireworks, and a fundraiser for Canine Support Teams. Twenty bucks gets you admission, parking, a food voucher, and quality time with some very good dogs in training. Big hats optional, community spirit required.
🏆 ACO California State Tournament @ Pins 'N Pockets | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Bring that backyard bag swagger to the California State cornhole showdown at Pins N Pocket in Lake Elsinore. Divisions for women, juniors, seniors, coed, doubles, and singles, plus a blind draw, with bragging rights and 80% payouts for California residents.
👨 Dad’s Day: Kickin' It with Dad! @ Mead Valley Community (Perris) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Father-figure energy is strong at Mead Valley Community Center, where the county’s throwing a free morning of soccer clinics, basketball, water play, and snacks. Let the kids sprint while you perfect your sidelines coaching, and snag a free soccer ball if you beat the rush.
🧩 Fairy Escape Room @ Canyon Lake Library | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Whether you still believe in pixie dust or just love a good brain teaser, this library escape room drops you into the World of the Fae to solve puzzles and unlock your way out. Expect riddles, a few trickster twists, and bragging rights, not glitter.
🎬 Movie Matinee: The Greatest Showman @ Faith Lutheran Church (Menifee) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Trade the multiplex for a free matinee of The Greatest Showman at Faith Lutheran, with popcorn, candy, and drinks. Hugh Jackman brings the razzle-dazzle, the AC handles the rest, and you leave humming, not nickel-and-dimed.
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07 — The Lake Elsinore report Weather forecastToday — High: 97°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 3-bath two-story home pairs elevated lot living with sweeping lake, mountain, and city-light views. Soaring ceilings, plantation shutters, and a graceful staircase set the tone inside, while granite counters, stainless appliances, and French doors add polish. Outside, the pool, spa, covered patio, and panoramic primary balcony deliver resort-style appeal.
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