Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs This Weekend July 16-19, 2026: It's Too Hot to Be Bored

Palm Springs said, "I'm turning the thermostat all the way up," but honestly? The desert understood the assignment. This isn't the weekend to fight the heat it's the weekend to flirt with it. Think poolside playlists, air-conditioned adventures, drag queens serving looks, and enough good vibes to make you forget your weather app is screaming at you.

Here's your SQUAD-approved game plan.

1. Let the Cards Spill the Tea at Tarot Lab

Feeling a little delulu about that situationship? Wondering if you should quit your job and move to the desert? Tarot might have answers.

Head to The Center Palm Springs on Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for Tarot Lab, an interactive practicum where you'll learn the tarot system, practice real readings, and connect with fellow mystical girlies. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for non-members, and who knows—you might leave with more clarity than your therapist gave you this week.

2. Let Siobhan Cook (Musically)

If live music is your love language, Friday night belongs to Siobhan McAllister Velarde at The Valerie Lounge inside the Velvet Rope Hotel.

Here's the plot twist: no two shows are ever the same. The audience helps shape the set list, so expect spontaneous sing-alongs, hilarious banter, powerhouse vocals, and a whole lot of "did that really just happen?" energy. Catch the fun Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

3. Romanticize Your Morning with Yoga at The Saguaro

Before the afternoon sun starts acting spicy, roll out a yoga mat at The Saguaro Palm Springs.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m., the hotel offers a complimentary all-levels Vinyasa Flow class complete with music, cool towels, fresh fruit, water, and yoga mats. No reservation required—just show up, stretch it out, and pretend you're the wellness influencer you were always meant to be.

4. Pool Days Are a Personality Trait

When Palm Springs gets this hot, the only acceptable response is finding the nearest pool.

The Soundwaves Pool Party at Ace Hotel & Swim Club runs Friday through Sunday from noon until 7 p.m., featuring guest DJs spinning poolside while everyone collectively agrees they never want summer to end. Bonus points if you turn your weekend into a staycation—use promo code SOUNDWAVES for 15% off your room.

5. Brunch... But Make It Drag

Bottomless mimosas? Fabulous. Queens serving charisma, comedy, and choreography before noon? Even better.

I Heart Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs is back Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with shows at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Expect dazzling performances, big laughs, audience participation, and enough sparkle to rival the desert sun. It's the ultimate girls trip brunch that everyone will still be talking about on the drive home. for more info and tickets go to www.iheartdragbrunch.com

The forecast says scorching. We say iconic. Grab your SPF, your cutest swimsuit, and your favorite people because Palm Springs is proving once again that the hottest weekends come with the coolest plans.

About the Author

Born and bronzed under the Palm Springs sun, Indi LaRoux is the desert’s ultimate vibe curator and Squad’s go-to events writer. A Gen Z nepo baby with a flair for vintage glam and chaotic good energy, she’s been skipping red carpets in favor of underground DJ sets since high school. Whether it’s a poolside art pop-up or a moonlit cactus rave, Indie’s got the guest list—and the gossip—before anyone else.