Photo by Al Matta
Weather: Highs of 57 – 74 Lows of 38 – 58
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
The Science Behind Fall Colors
As we approach the time of year when everyone starts searching for the brilliant colors of autumn, it’s a perfect opportunity to explore how nature produces these breathtaking hues.
The Hidden Colors of Leaves
Most of the vibrant colors we see in fall have been present in the leaves all year long. However, they are hidden beneath the dominant green shade created by chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in all green plants. Its primary role is to absorb light and provide the energy needed for photosynthesis, the process that allows plants to make food from sunlight.
Why Leaves Are Green in Spring and Summer
During the spring and summer, days are longer and there is more sunlight. This abundance of sunlight prompts trees and plants to produce large amounts of chlorophyll. As a result, the green color of chlorophyll dominates the appearance of the leaves, masking the other colors.
The Arrival of Fall Colors
When the days begin to shorten and temperatures drop in the fall, trees produce less chlorophyll. As chlorophyll production slows and eventually stops, the green pigment fades away. This process reveals the leaves’ natural colors, which had been hidden throughout the warmer months. Ultimately, when there is no more chlorophyll, the leaves die and fall from the trees.
Nature’s Grand Finale
This seasonal transformation offers us a spectacular view of the trees’ “true colors.” It’s as if the trees wear green costumes for half the year, and in autumn, they briefly reveal their real appearance. After the leaves fall, the trees stand bare through the winter, and the cycle of photosynthesis begins anew in the spring. Nature’s process is truly amazing, offering us this colorful display each year.
Happy Fall, everyone!
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
Click Below
Saturday October 11th
Art Walk & Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting Tickets – SOLD OUT
Limited tickets available day of at IDY Park near flag pole.
No ticket necessary to visit artist booths & enjoy music. Pick up map at flag pole at IDY Park day of event.
Artist Booths open 12 noon
Wine Tasting 1:00
Saturday & Sunday
October 11th & 12th
Pumpkin Patch Festival
Garner Valley
59751 Hwy. 74
Mountain Center
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday October 11th
Trail of the Acorn
Cahuilla Heritage Celebration
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday October 11th
Oktoberfest
Rustic Theatre Backlot
1 pm – 6 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday October 12th
Free Pottery Deomstration
Dr. T’s “Ugly Face Jug”
Mountain Pottery
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
1:00 pm
FREE!
Sunday October 12th
Sukkah Party
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
RSVP for Address
760-848-8250
Indigenous Peoples Day
October 13 @ 9:15 am– 5:00 pm
Idyllwild Arts
This free community event honors and celebrates Indigenous resilience through art, culture, and storytelling.
Tuesday October 14th
Monthly Quilters Meeting
Community Church
54400 N. Circle
9:30 am
Anyone Welcome!
Tuesday October 14th
“Eagle Tails” with Kim Marcus
Idyllwild Library Program
5:00 pm
Local Cahuilla and Serrano Indian Tribal and Ceremonial Elder, Kim Marcus will be sharing stories and songs of the Cahuilla people. He will also talk about harvesting and processing traditional plants and foods, such as acorns. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Tuesday October 14th
Line Dancing
The Peak Restaurant
55251 South Circle
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday October 15th
Rotary Club of Idyllwild
“Remember When Toys”
Speaker: Daniel Fedrick
American Legion Post
7:30 am
Wednesday October 15th
New Kid’s Book Club Meeting
Idyllwild Library
4:00 pm
We’ll be discussing the formation of a brand new Kid’s Book Club. Please join us!
Wednesday October 15th
A Night with the California Sky Watcher
with William Selby
Idyllwild Library
5:30 pm
Apply Now
Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” Grant
Deadline to apply is Nov. 15th
Contact Alex for more information:
acameron.alex@gmail.com
Thursday October 16th
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Mountain Disaster Preparedness (MDP)
Idyllwild Town Hall
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday October 17th
Wednesday October 29th
Medicare Updates
Seminar & Q&A
With Charise Karjala
Idyllwild Library
3:00 pm
Saturday October 18th
Once-A-Year Special Event
“Discover Mountain Gardening”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Idyllwild Garden Club began offering this once-a-year event on a Saturday for all of those members and residents that can’t make a normally scheduled Wednesday meeting. Our event, Discover Mountain Gardening, is on October 18th from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Idyllwild Nature Center meeting room, located at 25225 Highway 243, Idyllwild. This event and parking are free to everyone who wishes to come.
We have three wonderful speakers/topics that you’re sure to enjoy. At 9:30 a.m., native expert Bruce Watts will give a presentation on native plants and pollinators. At 10:30 a.m., indoor plant expert Julie Roy will talk about house plants, and will give tips on how to transplant them. And at 11:30 a.m., Stephen Sutton and Bob Greenamyer will give a talk on Birds, Bats and Bees, discussing the benefits of these critters and how to attract them. Following this presentation, there will be a workshop where you can build a bat box or bird house to take home (there will be a small fee for supplies).
Fall is the time to plant bulbs and native plants, as well as feeding your lilac plants. At this meeting we will have our annual bulb sale, with five unique and special daffodil bulbs available for purchase. We will also have lilac food available for purchase, as well as plants, both indoor and outdoor. Don’t forget about our gardening books and our club t-shirts! Membership information is readily available, and refreshments will be served.
Saturday October 18th
Dia de los Muertos Cooking Class
Location disclosed upon registration
1 pm – 4 pm
$90 per person
Information Email: bcrcktt@gmail.com
Saturday October 18th
Unraveling Secrets Behind the Nature that Surrounds Us.
with William Selby
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am
Saturday October 18th
Chili Cook-Off
American Legion
Noon – 10:00 pm
Saturday October 18th
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 22nd
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for appt: 951-659-1122
Saturday October 25th
Creepy Crawly Saturday
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate Halloween at the Nature Center. Spiders and snakes. Tricks and treats. Arts & Crafts for every age.
Sunday October 26th
ARF Event
“Honoring and Remembering our Pets”
ARF Memorial Garden
26890 Hwy. 243
2:00 pm
Friday October 31st 7:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday Nov. 1st & 2nd 1 pm & 3 pm
Halloween Fun Robot Play
By Sam Plonski
Rustic Theatre
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
LAST SHOWING
One Battle After Another
(Rated R)
Thur OCT 09 @ 6:00 pm
2 hr. 41 min.
TRON:ARES (rated PG-13)
Starting Fri OCT 10 @ 6:00pm
Sat @ 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
Sun @ 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
Mon @ 6:00pm
Tue @ 6:00pm
Wed @ 6:00pm
Run Time: 1 hr. 59 min.
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Calling all Mah Jong players!! Do you enjoy the game of Mah Jong? The Mah Jong game group meets every Tuesday in the library Community Room. All players are welcome.
Upcoming Programs:
- December 3rd Local Color Christmas Concert
Kitties Galore!!! Great for keeping the mouse population under control and YOUR blood pressure low. Nothing like a sweet kitty curled up on your lap. Come meet Them.
951-659-1122
Order any time prior to
Monday 10/20 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 10/23
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
Stop by the museum and check out all the displays about the logging era, early tourism, & rock climbing history. We would LOVE for you to join the Historical Society. Annual memberships start at just $15. Click here to join. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the Museum up gardens and picnic tables.
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.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
Upcoming 12-Step Meetings
July – Sep 2025
Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.
Organization List
If you’ve ever wondered how many organizations we have here in Idyllwild that would love to have you involved, or need to contact them? Click on the button below.
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
Idyllwild TOWN HALL
25925 Cedar St
Chair Exercise Class
FREE
Town Hall
Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:00pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Monday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm
The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 4 pm.
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.
Need To Know Stuff…
Idyllwild POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Lobby open for mailbox access 7 am – 8 pm daily. Sometimes the timer doesn’t work right and the lobby is open later, so don’t hesitate to try the door.
Package pick-up only
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
Mail goes off the hill once a day at 7:45 am.
Mountain Center Post Office Hours:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12 Noon & 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Is The Dump Open Today?
Friday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in our usual spot in front of Wooleys:
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Off
Thursday 4:00 pm
Idyllwild Nature Center
Open Friday 9am – 4pm
Open Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Sunday 9am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Closed Tuesday
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm
Open Thursday 9am – 4pm
Nature Center Banquet/Meeting Room available to Rent for your group activity.
951-659-3850
The Help Center is Open:
Monday 10-4
Tuesday 10-4
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Friday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-4
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Open Again….
Bargain Barn at
Idyllwild Community Church
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
Idyllwild Shuttle
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
Friday – Not in Service
Saturday – Not in Service
Sunday – Not in Service
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
The shuttle is available to rent to outside groups when available.
Idyllwild Community Center Facilities
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Pickleball Court
26375 Hwy. 243
Behind Skate Park
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
First come-first-serve basis
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Community Playground
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Dog Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Idyllwild Skate Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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