Hello Palm Desert! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: B-52s and Devo tour finale, golf cart street rules, and chick-fil-a water day + 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.
Tour dates and details: The B-52s and Devo will bring their Cosmic De-Evolution tour to a Halloween finale in Palm Desert on October 31. Tickets will go on sale June 26 at 10 AM -- see the full lineup.
Prices keep easing: As of Monday, Riverside County’s average gas price fell to $5.401, the lowest since March 13, after 32 straight days of declines, offering some relief at Palm Desert pumps -- read the full story.
Rules for local drivers: Palm Desert, the first U.S. city with a formal golf cart street program, warned motorists as cart use surged, reinforcing rules on roadway classifications, operating hours, and required code inspections -- learn the city guidelines.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Arcade-level stress relief: When the desert heat or weekday grind needs a timeout, JW Entertainment Zone delivers 12,000 square feet of new and retro fun... think duckpin bowling, World’s Largest PacMan, Space Invaders Frenzy, air hockey, and sport simulators. Easy, indoor chaos control for kids and kids-at-heart.
Greens for desert life: Whether your patio needs a little shade-friendly wow or your kitchen table needs a mood lift, Lotus Garden Center has custom floral designs plus desert-friendly plants, succulents, and orchids. They also do patio/courtyard landscaping and deliver locally, so you can upgrade the vibe without melting in traffic.
Your midweek reset spot: Whether you’re itching to rally on the tennis courts, kick around on the fields, spread out in the picnic areas, or catch a concert near the public art, Palm Desert Civic Center Park makes midweek feel like the weekend. It’s Palm Desert’s biggest park, so there’s room to actually breathe.
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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.
🐔 Chick-fil-A Water Day @ Chick-fil-A | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Summer heat calls for a backyard vibe in the parking lot as Chick-fil-A rolls out water slides, splashy games, and squeals. Wear a swimsuit, bring a towel, and your patience. All ages welcome, no RSVP, classic family fun with a side of waffle-fry energy.
🎤 Karaoke Night @ Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Karaoke Night is rolling in with anime openings and endings, 80s and 90s Spanish favorites, English classics, and whatever earworm you cannot quit. Just Dance is on deck for the wiggle-inclined. All ages welcome, minors with an adult, ten bucks, lots of singing, laughing, and snacks.
🐾 PetCo Adoption Event @ Petco | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Swing by PetCo in Palm Desert for an Animal Samaritans adoption meetup where the tails pitch themselves, and you try to play it cool. Walkers, cuddlers, and Highway 111 copilots are waiting, all heart, little drama, and just enough fur to upgrade your black pants.
🛍 Mini Makers Market @ The Shops at Palm Desert | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – If you like your shopping with a side of ambition, the Mini Makers Market at Palm Desert Mall is a free showcase of kid-run booths, big ideas, and tiny CEOs. Expect handmade goods, earnest pitches, and proud parents, plus the cutest receipts you'll ever sign.
📚 Summer Reading Finale Party @ Palm Desert Library | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – If you need an excuse to enjoy the library’s air conditioning, the Summer Reading finale at Palm Desert Library is on. Bring your completed Summer Reading Cup log for the raffle, then enjoy crafts, face painting, pizza, and ice cream with Goal Getters.
🧵 Kid's Animal Week Sewing Summer Camp 3 @ TrishTacSew Quilt Shop & Sewing Classes | Tuesday (7/21) at 9:00 AM – Got a kid who needs a summer project, and you need some quiet? They’ll swap Roblox for running stitches at this beginner camp, ages 8+, making Sammy the Sloth, a zipper pouch, or a banana, on their own classroom machine, with all materials included.
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07 — The Palm Desert report Weather forecastToday — High: 110°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 110. Heat index values as high as 109. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 82. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 107°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 107. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. This house is wildThis extensively upgraded home has seen over $300,000 in enhancements, from dramatic lighting and redesigned landscaping to a resort-style pool, spa, fire pit, and custom outdoor kitchen. Inside, quartz counters, Thermador appliances, a wine fridge, and a showpiece fireplace wall bring the polish. Solar power, battery backup, and smart climate control keep it as practical as it is stylish.
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