City of La Quinta

La Quinta Holiday Guide 2025

Dec 03, 2025 / Claire Muranaka

Celebrate the season with special events, local gifts and festive dining Discover holiday cheer in La Quinta! Find the perfect handmade gifts, relaxing hotel getaways, festive meals and welcoming community events this season. More

Fall Fun in La Quinta: What to Do This Autumn

Nov 14, 2025 / Claire Muranaka

Fall in La Quinta is all about warm sunshine, golden desert light and a calendar full of local fun. Whether you’re a resident or planning a weekend getaway, this season is one of the best times to explore everything the city has to offer — from Sunday markets to cozy resort escapes.  City of La Quinta Old Town La Quinta Certified Farmers Market 78100 Main Street, La Quinta, CA 92253Sundays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | October through May Spend your Sunday morning browsing the Certified Farmers Market in Old Town La Quinta. More

Frank Capra – La Quinta Museum Exhibit (Previous EXHIBIT)

Oct 03, 2023 / Madden Media

It’s no secret that filmmaker Frank Capra loved La Quinta and considered the La Quinta Hotel his lucky charm after collaborating with Robert Riskin on the screenplay for “It Happened One Night” while staying in one of the casitas. The 1934 movie, starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, which inspired Capra to come back and write more screenplays at the hotel today known as the La Quinta Resort and Club. More

La Quinta is Pet Friendly

Aug 30, 2023 / Marcie Graham

Thinking about your next trip to La Quinta but not sure what to do with your four-legged family member? Since La Quinta is Pet Friendly, we embrace animal lovers of all kinds and understand the importance of being able to bring your pets along with you. More

National Bike to Work Day

May 18, 2023 / Marcie Graham

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 130 miles of designated bike lanes and paths. More

National Small Business Week

May 01, 2023 / Marcie Graham

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 left. More

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See why LQ is truly the Gem of the Desert. Check out places to eat, shop, and play. Download the guide today.