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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

New LQ Museum Exhibit: The Newest Americans

May 15, 2023 / Marcie Graham

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 in English and Spanish that tell the story of how each of the featured 29 immigrants carved a path to citizenship. 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

National Tea Day

Apr 18, 2023 / Marcie Graham

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 hot. More

National Pet Day

Apr 10, 2023 / Lucas Reyes

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, or whatever, with extra hugs, treats, toys, and anything else that helps them know how much they are loved and appreciated. More

Cesar Chavez Day 2023

Mar 24, 2023 / Marcie Graham

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 his fight to defend the rights of farm workers in California through interviews, books and images. More

2023 La Quinta Car Show

Feb 17, 2023 / Marcie Graham

RESCHEDULED: Due to the rain forecast this weekend, the La Quinta Car Show has been rescheduled for next month on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car lovers won’t want to miss the 16th annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show at La Quinta Community Park on Saturday, February 25. More

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