Hello Victorville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Concert lineup through July 5, Victorville’s airport job footprint, and a food truck takeover + 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.
Live music all around: From Apple Valley to Temecula and Pala, concerts continue through July 5, featuring Led Zepagain at Hilltop Tavern, The Beach Boys at Pechanga, and Southern Spirit’s 35th anniversary celebration -- see the full concert lineup.
Hidden economic engine: Victorville’s Southern California Logistics Airport is the High Desert’s largest employment center, with nearly 4,100 jobs in testing, storage, maintenance, and an industrial park with Amazon and Keurig Dr Pepper -- see the airport’s job footprint.
A new kind of community: Hesperia’s Silverwood has sold 225 homes since opening last year, with prices near $400,000 and a kindness pledge. Developers expect about 300 families living there by the end of 2026 -- see Silverwood’s home sales.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
High Desert bloom boost: Conroy's Flowers Victorville is locally owned with designers who make birthdays, sympathy moments, and just-because pickups feel special. Same-day pickup or delivery around Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, and Oak Hills, plus a three-day freshness guarantee that gives your stems time to shine… and outlive the group chat.
Glow, tag, and chill: Skip the sunburn and make your next hangout at Monarch Fun Zone, a family-owned spot packed with air-conditioned glow mini golf, a laser tag arena, axe throwing, and a retro arcade that actually entertains both kids and grownups. Easy weeknight plan, even better weekend backup.
Fresh-air fallback plan: When you need to get out without going far, Sunset Ridge Park delivers the simple stuff that works, from walkable paths and kid-approved playground time to a quick shootaround on the courts. Grab water, snag a shady picnic spot, and let the day reboot itself.
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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.
🐬 Kids Paint! Dolphin @ Flying Colors Paint Night (Apple Valley) | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:00 PM – Family-friendly paint and sip, kids welcome, we are all painting dolphins while a patient pro walks us through it. Bring your own wine, mocktails, and snacks, they provide supplies, aprons, and unexpected zen. Perfect for the fridge gallery, or a low-pressure date.
🧜 Kids Paint! Mermaid Tail @ Flying Colors Paint Night (Apple Valley) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Round up the crew for a family-friendly paint and sip where the kids tackle mermaid tails, you tackle your favorite beverage, and nobody worries about coloring inside the lines. A pro guides step by step, all supplies included, BYO drinks and snacks.
🎷 Sunset Concert Series @ Civic Center Park (Apple Valley) | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair for Phat Cat Swinger at Civic Center Park, turning an Apple Valley evening into a dance floor and a Rotary beer break. Big band brass, crowd-favorite classics, and bites make it date night, family night, and leg day, all in one.
🚚 Food Truck Takeover @ Holiday Skating Center | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Friday nights call for food trucks, music, and a little rink nostalgia at Holiday Skating Center. Browse the trucks for free, then decide if the knees are up for a few laps, the rink’s separate admission is a fair price for dignity, and disco lights.
🐾 AVAS Adoption Event @ Kahoots Feed and Pet (Hesperia) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Pet therapy meets civic duty at KAHOOTS Hesperia, as Apple Valley Animal Services brings adoptable waggers and whiskers. Think snuggles, squeaks, and that new-pet smell, perfect for anyone 'just browsing,' with a high chance of High Desert fur on your shirt, and a softened heart.
🐸 Mascot Visit @ sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt (Adelanto) | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Beat the Victorville heat with a stop at sweetFrog, where the kids can high-five Scoop or Cookie while you supervise the toppings bar like a pro. Expect cheesy photos, sticky smiles, and a fridge magnet you will never live down.
📚 Bilingual Storytime @ The Mall of Victor Valley | Sunday (6/28) – Every Sunday in the Children’s Department means storytime en dos idiomas, where cuentos and giggles share equal billing. Expect lively tales, songs, and a little vocab tune-up for the grown-ups, while the kids soak up Spanish and English. Low-key, wholesome, and mercifully screen-free.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Victorville report Weather forecastToday — High: 97°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 0 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 95. Later: Clear, with a low around 59. This house is wildThis 2022 Victorville home blends modern style with everyday ease, featuring a main-level primary suite, an extra bedroom and full bath, plus an open kitchen, dining, and living area. Upstairs, a roomy loft adds flexible space. Outside, a saltwater pool and Alumawood patio cover create a resort-style hangout, with paid-off solar adding smart savings.
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