Hello Palm Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Mobile zoo critters, a free leadership course, and teen terracotta pot painting + 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.
Park projects face setbacks: Palm Springs reported delays for Demuth Park’s 22-court pickleball complex due to a delayed electrical component for lights. Temporary closures at 12 parks could begin Sept. 20, displacing youth leagues -- read the full story.
Career growth opportunity: Palm Springs Hospitality Association will offer a free seven-week leadership course for members and employees, running July 13 to August 24, covering emotional intelligence, strategic communication, and handling workplace challenges -- learn more about the course.
A new health roadmap: On July 1, the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation will launch a five-year plan to boost Coachella Valley health, unanimously approved after 10 months and shaped by over 200 residents -- learn what the plan includes.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Greens that actually live: Inside Plants designs, installs, and maintains live or faux greenery for homes and offices, including living walls and holiday decor, across Palm Springs and the valley. Get the lush vibe without the chores... they keep everything healthy and photo-ready while you handle the more important task of enjoying AC.
Skip lag, find your crew: Palm Springs Gaming Lounge is a chill, screen-filled escape when home Wi‑Fi or roommates aren’t cooperating. Try new consoles, bring your own device, or reserve the space for parties, then meet other local gamers who get why ‘just one more round’ is rarely just one.
Weeknight wind-down plan: Ruth Hardy Park is that easy, close-to-home green space for when you need shade, soft grass, and low-stakes movement. Stroll at sunset, shoot around with a buddy, or picnic and people-watch, then walk home a little lighter.
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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.
🦁 Cool Critters @ Palm Springs Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Cool Critters brings a mobile zoo packed with exotic furry, feathered, and scaly visitors, perfect for Pre-K to 5th graders. Nothing beats watching the kids lose their minds over a hedgehog while you pretend to be brave around a snake, coffee in hand.
📚 Kids Summer Reading Crafts @ Palm Springs Public Library (Rimrock Shopping Center) | Thursday (6/25) at 3:30 PM – If you’ve been looking for a screen-free hour, PSPL Rimrock’s Thursday crafts keep the kids or grandkids PreK-5 busy with planters, Dad-face mugs with sprout hair, syrupy birdhouses, wind chimes, a seed-library intro, and a Bingo send-off. Your floors, and sanity, will thank you.
🖍 Teen: Dot It with S.C.R.A.P. Gallery @ Palm Springs Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 3:30 PM – If your teen needs a screen break, S.C.R.A.P. Gallery is teaching grades 6 to 12 to paint Yayoi Kusama-inspired terracotta pots, all supplies provided. Think joyful dots, bold colors, and a planter you will actually want on the windowsill, not buried in the garage.
🌊 Summer Camp Week Three / June 29-7/3 Deep Sea Discoveries: Ocean @ Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert (Rancho Mirage) | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – If your little guppy keeps narrating bath time like Shark Week, park them at this weeklong ocean adventure for ages 5-8. Kids explore ocean zones, meet sea life, and dive into art, sensory play, and science, all with a conservation focus. Class capped at 20.
✏ Summer Camp Week Four/July 6-July 10 - Little Authors & Artists @ Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert (Rancho Mirage) | Monday (7/6) at 9:00 AM – Give the iPad a vacation and drop your mini storyteller at this art-and-writing camp inspired by Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, and actual imagination. Ages 5-8, Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, $350/week, class capped at 20, and you earn six quiet hours.
🎩 Wacko the Magician @ Palm Springs Public Library | Wednesday (7/15) at 10:30 AM – Bring the grandkids for Wacko the Magician, a laugh-heavy, trick-filled romp built for Pre-K to 5th graders, and surprisingly fun for adults. Expect quick wit, squeals of delight, and the rare sight of a roomful of kids sitting still, eyes wide.
💃 Footloose The Musical @ Plaza Theatre | Thursday (7/16) at 7:00 PM – Summer at The Plaza Theatre means Broadway at the Plaza, and it is Footloose with MTU's talented locals in summer stock. A town that bans dancing sounds familiar, yet these kids spark joy, small-town rebellion, and hits like Holding Out for a Hero.
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07 — The Palm Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 109°F — Low: 83°F — Precip: 11%
Sunny, with a high near 109. Heat index values as high as 108. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 107°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 0%
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