Top 5 Things To Do in Palm Springs This Weekend: Never-Ending Summer Edition

By Indie LARoux

September 26-27, 2025

Yes, pumpkin spice is creeping into your feed and Lenny Kravitz is probably somewhere rocking a 10-foot scarf like it’s already freezing… but babe, not in Palm Springs. The temps are still giving hot girl summer, the SPF is still flowing, and pool parties are living their final fabulous days.

If you're not ready to let go of summer like your toxic ex, we gotchu. Here's SQUAD’s Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs this weekend — the Never-Ending Summer Edition:

1. A Disco Affair

Friday, Sept 26 | 8PM–12AM @ Hotel SaguaroPull out your sparkles and sequins — A Disco Affair is BACK, and she’s ready to twirl. Hotel Saguaro is turning up with special guest DJ Jake B. Expect disco realness, cute drinks, and the kind of lighting that makes your stories look like a music video.

2. Saturday Beats w/ JPatron

Saturday, Sept 27 | 5–7PM @ Sotto Voce CaféEspresso martini in one hand, sunglasses in the other. Sip Italian coffee, wine down, and vibe out to Latin + house beats by JPatron at this super chic café-meets-wine-bar.

3. Funshine Pool Party

Saturday, Sept 27 | 12–5PM @ Hotel ZosoOne last splash. This is the final Funshine Pool Party of the season, and she’s going out with a bang. Swimsuits, floaties, DJs, and full send energy. Don’t miss it.

4. Roller Derby Showdown

Saturday, Sept 27 | 7:30PM @ PS Air Museum (Doors at 6:45PM)It’s giving badass. Catch the CV Derby Girls roll it out against Bad Fish. BYO chair, grab some eats from local food trucks, sip cold beers, and scream your face off. Find tix deets on their IG: @cvderbygirls.

5. Drag Brunch at Ace Hotel

Sunday, Sept 28 | 12–2PM @ Ace Hotel & Swim ClubSequins, sass, and serious slay. End your weekend with mimosas and performances that’ll have you hollering “YASSS!” before your eggs even arrive. Peep @acehotelpalmsprings for the full lowdown.

PS: Fall can wait. Palm Springs is still outside. See you in the sun, babes.

About the Author

Born and bronzed under the Palm Springs sun, Indie 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.