Top 5 Things to Do in Palm Springs This Weekend: Never-Ending Summer Nostalgia

1. Splash House Weekend #2 | Friday–Sunday

If your idea of summer involves poolside beats, dancing and pretending Monday doesn't exist, Splash House is calling. Weekend #2 is back, bringing three days of music, sunshine and desert-party chaos. Basically, your summer soundtrack just got a sequel.

2. Palm Springs Retro Market | Saturday, August 15

Grab your tote bag and prepare to time-travel. The Palm Springs Retro Market takes over the Hyatt Palm Springs from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. with vintage clothes, records, comics, Star Wars memorabilia, skincare, drink specials and plenty more nostalgia-core finds. The first 100 shoppers even get a free lip balm. Because apparently our lips deserve vintage vibes too.

3. I HEART DRAG Brunch | Friday–Sunday

Brunch, but make it fabulous. I HEART DRAG Brunch returns to the Hyatt Palm Springs Friday through Sunday with shows at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Come for the food, stay for the wigs, dancing and legendary drag energy. Your mimosa deserves entertainment.

4. Leanna & Miguel at Babaloo Lounge | Saturday

Ready to trade pool beats for Latin rhythms? Leanna & Miguel take over the congas at Babaloo Lounge from 6:30–10:30 p.m. with dining and dancing at this Latin nightclub. Consider this your sign to put on something cute and dance until your shoes say absolutely not.

5. DJ FAMBAM at The Village Pub | Saturday, August 15

Keep the nostalgia going late into the night when DJ FAMBAM takes over the main room at The Village Pub. Grab your friends, hit the dance floor and let the weekend spiral—in the best possible way.

Because summer isn't over until we say it is.

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.