
As we welcome the summer months, and 100+ degree weather, we tend to stay inside with the cold A/C running. However, La Quinta still offers breathtaking views, serene escapes for relaxation, and a vibrant and diverse old town charm. Here are a few ways to keep yourself moving and cool…

If you have been looking for an excuse to get a little more exercise, National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, might be the perfect day to trade your car keys for a bicycle and helmet. La Quinta prides itself on being a bike friendly community, with nearly…

Twenty-nine individuals with 29 different stories of how and why they came to the United States and what brought them to stay and become citizens make up a new traveling exhibit now on display at the La Quinta Museum. “The Newest Americans” is a collection of photos and personal narratives…

The City of La Quinta is home to about 580 brick-and-mortar businesses, roughly 70% of which are small, unique, locally-owned businesses. La Quinta celebrates and supports its small businesses and encourages everyone to check out the different shops and restaurants, especially during the summer months when snowbirds and tourists have…

If you are among the millions of Americans who enjoy a good cup of tea, then La Quinta is the place to be on April 21, National Tea Day. There are at least three specialty shops in La Quinta where tea lovers can find a variety of teas, iced and…

For anyone with a dog, cat, or another type of animal as a companion or best friend, National Pet Day is every day and not just April 11. Nevertheless, the annual event offers another opportunity to celebrate our pets, whether dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, fish, turtles, snakes, lizards,…

If you have been looking for an excuse to go outside for some exercise, soak up some sun and take in La Quinta’s incomparable views of the mountains, maybe National Take a Walk in the Park Day on Thursday, March 30, will offer some added inspiration. La Quinta has more…

La Quinta Museum to commemorate Cesar Chavez on March 31 La Quinta Museum will be celebrating Cesar Chavez Day with a special presentation from 3 to 4 p.m. March 31 in the Community Room. “La Sobremesa: Cesar Chavez Day!” will explore the life of Chavez, who died in 1993, and…

Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut? Or better yet, building a rocket – not just a model that sits on your shelf collecting dust, but a launchable rocket and then experiencing the thrill of seeing it soar? If so, you won’t want to miss out on “Mission LQ:…
