SQUAD MAGAZINE | AUGUST 21-24, 2025 Top 6 Things To Do in Palm Springs This Weekend – Love Island Edition
- Kai Li
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 3
By Kai Lee
Oi oi babes, welcome to Palm Springs – the desert’s hottest villa.
Oi oi babes, welcome to Palm Springs – the desert’s hottest villa.
Whether you’re grafting hard or just here for a cheeky weekend getaway, we’ve rounded up the top 6 things to do that are pure fire emoji energy. It’s giving sun, sass, and a splash of scandal. Love Island meets Coachella meets Desert Vibes™.
So grab your sunnies, prep your best fit, and let’s crack on with your weekend itinerary. Trust us, it's giving main character energy
1. Karaoke Night @ Frank’s Hideout Social Club
73338 Highway 111, Palm Desert Thursday, August 21 | All night long
Right, let’s start the weekend off with a bangin' mic drop.
You think you’re the next Dua Lipa or Harry Styles? Prove it. Slide into Frank’s Hideout, grab a cocktail (or three), and hit that high note like your ex is watching from the back booth. This isn’t your nan’s karaoke night – this is chaotic good energy, and the vibes are immaculate.
Sidenote: If your mate sings Wonderwall… leave them on read.
2. Guadalupe’s House Party @ Palm Springs Art Museum
Friday, August 22 | 6pm VIP / 7pm Gen Admission Latin nostalgia, but make it couture
Forget pre-drinks at yours. We’re pulling up to the Palm Springs Art Museum for Guadalupe’s House Party – an exhibition-meets-rager inside the stunning “Tzahualli: Mi Memoria En Tu Reflejo.”
Think: 90s L.A. throwback aesthetic DJs Irene + Michael Trance spinning bangers
Custom tequila bar (say less), Lowrider bike showcase, Live tattoo pop-ups for the braveIt’s giving culture with a side of chaos. Come dressed like you might end up in someone’s moodboard.
3. Night Swim @ Palm Springs Surf Club
Ongoing till August 30 | DJ Grace D in the booth. The vibes? Wet & wild
Hot girl summer is NOT over, babes – and neither is the pool party. Dive into the last few weekends of Night Swim with DJ Grace D turning the deck into a full-blown desert rave. Think neon floats, poolside bangers, and more eye candy than a Love Island recoupling.
PSA: If someone asks you “can we have a chat?” near the hot tub... RUN.
4. Dame Más: Latin Dance Party @ Reforma Palm Springs
Saturday, August 23 | 9PM till late One word: Caliente
From reggaeton to salsa, this night is a full
send. Reforma Palm Springs is where the locals and the tourists link up and absolutely lose it on the dance floor. Come ready to sweat out your sins and move those hips like you’re auditioning for a Bad Bunny music video.
FYI: The flirtation level here is 10/10. You will be side-eyeing cuties all night.
5. Sunday Tea & Shade Drag Show @ Boozehounds
Sunday, August 24 | 2PM – 5PM Skip brunch. Drag your ass to lunch.
Listen babes – mimosas are cute, but sass is better served with sequins. The queens are out and they did not come to play. Expect DRAMA, lipsyncs, and a whole lotta attitude. Featuring legends like Ethylina Cane, Luna La Fierce, and Eureka O’Hara (yes, that Eureka).
Bring your friends, bring your dollars, and don’t forget to bring your shade. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite
6. Desert Plunge Club @ Mas o Menos, Joshua Tree
Sunday, August 24 | 9AM – 11AM Hot girls do cold plunges now
Detox before you retox. Wake up semi-hungover but fully iconic and head to Joshua Tree for the first-ever Desert Plunge Club. Cold plunges, yoga by Method’s and Rituals Spa, a portable sauna (yes, really), and ice-cold brew to revive your soul. It’s the wellness era, darling – and we’re living for it.
You might even spot a Love Island reject doing breathwork in the corner. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
And there you have it, villa fam.Your weekend plans = sorted. Whether you're tryna pull, party, or plunge your way to inner peace, Palm Springs is the place to be.
Now crack on and make some mems. It’s giving iconic.
About the Author
Kai Li is a millennial writer with a passion for travel and fashion, blending her love for exploration with a sharp eye for style. She writes to inspire others to embrace both the adventure and artistry of life. Whether she’s jet-setting to new destinations or curating the latest looks, Kai brings a unique blend of creativity and wanderlust to everything she does.
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