In the early 1900’s, there were many devastating building fires in the newly forming Idyllwild. In 1904 the Idyllwild Sanatorium burned to the ground, to be followed by the post office and general store where the FORT now stands in 1941, and the 2nd Idyllwild Inn where the park is today burned again in 1945. It was 1946 when the town voted to have their own Fire Department, led by a Chief and a full time crew of 4. They were supported by a volunteer force of 15 men in the community who would answer the wail of the siren whenever there was a fire. The very first Fire Station was located in the building that now houses “Stop Light Thrift Store” on Hwy 243 next door to the Lumber Mill restaurant. It was manned until 11 pm each night and if there was a fire, there was a siren that would wail calling the volunteers to the station. It’s still there today, so as you’re driving by, look up and see the old siren in the little cupola at the top of the roof on Stop Light Thrift Store. The Fire Department didn’t move to its current location until 1980, so for 36 years, our fire department operated out of this tiny building.

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Thursday May 15th
Student Choreography Concert
Idyllwild Arts
fisher Dance Studio
7:30 pm

The Idyllwild Arts Dance Department presents their Student Choreography Concert! Come see the hard work our students have put into their end of year performance.

Friday May 16th
Senior Dramatic Arts Showcase
Idyllwild Arts
Bowman Theater
7:30 pm

The IAA Dramatic Arts Department is proud to present our Class of 2025! Graduating students will perform monologues & scenes, solo & duet musical theatre songs, as well as other surprises. This evening will be both powerful and moving as our graduating seniors give their final performances before heading to Universities, Colleges and Conservatories around the globe

Friday May 16th
Student Choreography Concert
Idyllwild Arts
fisher Dance Studio
7:30 pm

The Idyllwild Arts Dance Department presents their Student Choreography Concert! Come see the hard work our students have put into their end of year performance.

Saturday May 17th
Garden Club Class
“Pest Control”
Community Garden
Alderwood & N. Circle
10:00 am

Today’s class will be all about pest control from prevention to remediation. We’ll cover big two and four-legged pest to the smallest critters looking to feast on your garden and the many ways to control them. We’ll make an organic pest spray as part of this class.

Please RSVP for this class. The donation for this class is $10 and can be paid at the garden on the day of the class. Rain/snow cancels the class.

Saturday May 17th
Grand Opening
Bonnie’s Books
Village Lane
54200 N. Circle

Come meet local authors and check out this new little book store. In Village Lane behind Atomic Cow & Taryn’s.

Saturday May 17th
Silly Saturday Improv
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
2:00 pm

Come see our student-run IAA Improv Troupe and faculty Jeanette Knight faculty perform! These are fun, silly, and even have audience participation in the tradition of the great Improv Clubs. Come out and laugh!

Wednesday May 21st
Kids Story Time
“Planting a Garden“
Idyllwild Library
11 am

Join us for a “Planting a Garden” storytime as we ‘turnip’ the fun!

Wednesday May 21st
Film Dept. Awards Ceremony
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
6:30 pm

Join us for the Film & Digital Media Department’s most anticipated event of the year – the annual Awards Gala! 

Thursday May 15th
Fireside Book Club
“Wish You Were Here”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm

Jodi Picoult’s book “Wish you Were Here” is May’s book choice.  A vacation gone awry teaches Diana that she must venture beyond her comfort zone. Jodi Picoult writes a heartwarming story of resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.  All are welcome.

Register by June 1st
Kimchi Class
By Nam at Mile High Cafe
Wednesday June 11th
3:30 pm

Must sign up by June 1st
Call 951-468-4663

Volunteers Needed
2 1/2 Hours once a month
No experience necessary.
Email me if you can give up 2 1/2 hours once a month to help visitors enjoy our town.
Chris 951-961-8403

Saturday May 24th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theater
7:30 pm

Saturday May 24th
Music & BBQ
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
Memorial Ceremony 1:00
3:00 – 7:00 BBQ
6:00 – 10:00 Music

Saturday May 31st
Paint ‘N Sip
See Flyer for Location and Info

Body & Soul

Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.

Emergency Radio Station

In Idyllwild, have a portable radio with batteries available and tune into WNKI AM 1610 Radio station for Emergency announcements in Idyllwild.

Delivery in Idyllwild

Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday – Wednesday 11 am – 8 pm
Thursday – Sunday 8 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.

The New Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm

Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night.

Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com

Idyllwild Churches

All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center

Fridays
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:45 am – 11:45 am

Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall

Mondays
12-pm – 1pm

Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am

Fridays
12-pm – 1pm

Mondays
Tai Chi Class
1st Class Free
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am

Gymnastic Classes
Thursdays
Town Hall
4pm – 6pm

FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.

The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am – 4pm.

If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com.