Top 6 Things To Do In Palm Springs This Memorial Day Weekend

By Indie Laroux

We hit the highway in a car that smelled like sunscreen and pink Starbursts, playlists locked, nails chrome, and one sacred mission: be the most hydrated hot girls in the desert. Palm Springs in late May is peak poolcore—sun like a spotlight, mountains serving backdrop energy, and an itinerary that slaps. Here’s our story as a step‑by‑step guide so you can copy the chaos and the cute.

1. Flamingo Fridays at Morongo Casino

   
   

   

   
   

   Vibe check: First stop before town, because tradition says we earn ourweekend wristbands.

   Flamingo floats, DJ spinning poolside, fruity cocktails that taste like summer had a crush on you. We rolled in straight off I‑10, tossed our bags in a cabana, and declared the workweek officially archived. Pro tip: Wear your “I might cannonball” suit and waterproof mascara. Hydrate like it’s tea.

2. Acupuncture + Sound Bath at Desert Healing Point (Fri 7 pm, Palm Desert)

   
   

   

   
   

   Plot twist: Wellness, but make it woo. Tiny needles, big exhale, then a sound bath that tuned our brains to “sparkly nap.” We left floating, skin dewy, beef with our exes fully released to the cosmos. Pro tip: Eat a light snack before, cozy set after. Check @desert_healing_point for the details and book ahead—zen is trending.

   
   

3. Perez Art District End‑of‑Season Extravaganza (Fri 4–9 pm, Sat 11–4)

   
   

   

   
   

   Art crawl = hot girl academia. Warehouses glow up with local artists, neon, ceramics, and pieces that scream “hang me in your mid‑century Airbnb.” We sipped something citrusy, talked color theory like we meant it, and found a print that matches our pool float. Pro tip: Golden hour hits different among murals—pack your film cam. Bring small bills for zines and treats.

4. Hotel Zoso Pool Party with @djgottiofficial (Sat & Sun, 12–6 pm)

   
   

   

   
   

   Main character pool day. Guests‑only, so book the room and lean into resort‑rat life. Beats, sunshine, cocktails, and the kind of people‑watching that deserves its own IMDB page. Someone in our squad won Splash Queen for a perfectly executed side‑pony cannonball. Pro tip: SPF every two hours, then every time someone says “shots.” Rumor says there’s 25% off stays this weekend—secure the bag.

   
   

5. Drag Brunch at The Saguaro (Sat & Sun)

   
   

   

   
   

   Color‑block hotel, color‑block outfits, big brunch energy. Queens served vocals, comedy, and a table read of our hinge messages (with consent, obviously). Pancakes? Fluffy. Mimosas? Bottomless like our love for a high kick at noon. Pro tip: Cash for tips, glitter for morale. Book early; this one sells out faster than a viral lip oil.

   
   

6. Country Splash at Palm Springs Surf Club (Mon 11–5)

   
   

   

   
   

   We closed the weekend yee‑haw wet. Wave pool, line dancers, Big John spinning country hits with a side of cardio. Picture Daisy Dukes over swimsuits and a sun hat the size of your plans. We two‑stepped in flip‑flops and called it cross‑training. Pro tip: Secure a shady basecamp, then wander. Sunscreen your shoulders before the boot‑scoot—trust.

   
   

How to run the weekend like a pro

• Pack two suits: one for stunting, one for stunts. Add a mesh cover‑up that doubles as an exit‑row personality.

• Electrolytes, eye drops, mini fan. Hydration is the plot, not a subplot.

• Rides hare at night, group chat on loud. Desert roads are dark and the vibes are bright.

• Photo math: take 10, post 1, live 100.

  
  

The thesis Palm Springs rewards the prepared and the unserious: pool by day, sparkle by night, and a Monday finale that yee‑haws your serotonin into June. Book the room, charge the speaker, and tell the group chat the dress code is “retro resort with main‑character SPF.” See you in the splash zone.

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.