California Quail: Photo by Jim Brock
Tahquitz Rock
Tahquitz Rock is a monolith. A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock.
Tahquitz or Lily Rock is the largest monolith south of Yosemite. El Capitan is the largest in the United States and one of the 10 largest in the world. El Capitan stands 3600 feet above the valley floor. Tahquitz has a 1000 foot face.
In the 1930s, the Rock Climbing Section (RCS) of the Sierra Club in California started a campaign to identify potential rock climbing locations in southern California. RCS member Jim Smith “discovered” Tahquitz in June 1935.
The Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) of classifying routes was developed at Tahquitz by members of the RCS of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club in the 1950s. It was easier to drive to Idyllwild from Los Angeles than it was to drive to Yosemite.
Today, Idyllwild is famous for its rock climbing. There is a local organization called Idyllwild Climbing Alliance that strives to give back to the climbing areas through service projects involving trail maintenance, trash and graffiti removal, and facilitating management of climbing anchors.
They support the climbing community with resources related to camping, lodging, food, and gear needed for a great climbing experience, and the ongoing operations of the ICA.
Weather: Highs of 64 – 75 – Lows of 38 – 50
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Friday May 1st
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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PCT Hikers Page
Although the PCT Association recommends hikers attempting to hike the entire PCT Trail northbound (2,650 miles from Mexican border to Canadian border) NOT start until mid-late April, inevitably, we will start to see PCT hikers coming through Idyllwild. About 50 hikers a day usually start the trail at the border heading north.
Thursday April 30th
Community Benefit
For Julie & Miles
Middle Ridge Winery
6:00 pm
Thursday April 30th
Starlink Rocket Launch
Look up in the Sky toward Hemet
7:00 pm
If it’s dark enough and you’re looking up right at 7 pm (usually a minute or so after), you’ll probably get a good view of the rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. You can tune in on Youtube on several LIVE pages. It’s pretty spectacular and many are done during daylight hours so this may be your chance to see one.
Friday May 1st
Adult Craft
“Sharpie-dyed Tile Coasters”
Idyllwild Library
1:30 pm
Discover the science of solubility and the beauty of abstract art! In this hands-on workshop, we use permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to transform plain ceramic tiles into vibrant, marbled masterpieces. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Friday May 1st
Full Flower Moon
Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony
With Rena May
Heart of Alcyone
54445 North Circle
7 pm – 9 pm
$33 – $44
Friday May 1st
Full Flower Moon
Moonrise: 7:56 pm
May’s Flower Moon name should be no surprise; flowers spring forth across North America in abundance this month!
Friday May 1st
Cocoon Soundbath
With Lily
26875 Live Oak Ln.
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$40
Saturday May 2nd
Bird Walk & Talk
With Robin Roberts
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
9:00 am Bird Walk
10:00 am Bird Talk
Saturday May 2nd
Garden Club Class
“Alpaca Gold Nuggets –
Garden Gold”
Community Garden
Corner of Alderwood & N. Circle
10:00 am – 11 am
$10
Join Julie Roy for a class on using Alpace Gold Nuggets (AKA poop) to enrich your garden beds. Julie will share a vast amount of knowledge on how to best use Alpaca Gold in your garden.
Saturday May 2nd
Idyllwild Trail Festival
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10 am – 4 pm
Saturday May 2nd
Bounty Hunters Fan Tribute
Rustic Theatre
12 noon – 8 pm
Live Mural Painting
Fan Film Screenings
Cosplay Competition
DJ
Saturday May 2nd
Silly Saturdays Improv Troupe
Idyllwild Arts
Rush Hall
1:00 pm
Come see our student-run IAA Improv Troupe perform! Produced with mentorship and guidance from Dramatic Arts faculty member Jeanette Knight, these performances are fun, silly, and even have audience participation in the tradition of the great Improv Clubs. Come out and laugh!
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday May 3rd
Printmaking Workshop
The Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$40
Monday May 4th
Music Dept. Spring Showcase
Idyllwild Arts
Lowman Concert Hall
7:30 pm
Everyone Welcome
The Music Department Showcase is an opportunity for audiences to immerse themselves in performances from all facets of the Music Department. Classical Instrumental, Piano, Songwriting, Jazz, and Voice make an appearance at these invigorating presentations of our young artists.
Tuesday May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday May 5th
Feed America Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:30 am – 12 Noon
Wednesday May 6th
Sadie’s Clinic
ARF
26890 Hwy. 243
9 am – 3 pm
Call for Appt. or walk-in
951-659-1122
Wednesday, May 6th
Storytime at the Library
“Mother’s Day”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate the “mom-umental” people in our lives with stories and a craft!
Wednesday May 6th
Garden Club Monthly Meeting
And Speaker
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
12:30 Social
1:00 Meeting
1:30 Speaker
Aquarius Quinn will present “Square Foot Gardening in a High Mountain Desert” Aquarius describes Square Foot Gardening as an approach to growing flowers and vegetables that maximizes space — while making the whole process much more fun. And it makes it easier to grow plants in Idyllwild, which is only slightly more grower friendly than Mars.
Wednesday May 6th
Protect Your Home from Wildfires!
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NEED A RIDE?
The Idyllwild Shuttle Service is availble to anyone who needs to get somewhere in town and also for trips off the hill on designated days. All you have to do is call.
Call for a ride anywhere in Pine Cove and Idyllwild Monday thru Friday.
951-426-9688
Saturday May 30th
Memorial for Bob Edwards
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
11:00 am
Booster Club Sponsorships
For decades, Idyllwild School has carried on a magical tradition: sending our students into the great outdoors to learn, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime. From the starry skies of AstroCamp to the coastal wonders of Catalina, these trips have shaped the lives of thousands of local kids—and we want the 2026-2027 school year to be the best one yet!
Making the Impossible, Possible
Every student deserves the chance to experience the wonder of AstroCamp or the thrill of an island expedition. However, we know that for many families—especially those with multiple explorers at home—the cost of camp can be a steep mountain to climb.
This is where you come in! Your generosity ensures that no student is left behind. Whether it’s a small gift or a full sponsorship, your contribution makes these life-changing adventures accessible to every child in our community.
The Idyllwild Middle School Booster Club is a dedicated nonprofit working hard to lower costs for everyone. We fund the buses and bridge the gaps, but your tax-deductible sponsorship goes directly to the families who need it most.
- Average cost per student: $400
- 6th Grade: Adventure TBD (Stay tuned!)
- 7th Grade: Journeying to AstroCamp
- 8th Grade: Setting sail for Catalina
Drop off check or cash (made payable to Idyllwild School Booster Club)
or By Mail:
Idyllwild School
Attn: Elyse Snyder, Booster Club
PO Box 97
Idyllwild, CA 92549
New Times for Tai Chi
Mondays 10:30 – 11:30
Fridays 9:45 – 10:30
Town Hall
Spring / Summer
Town Hall Programs
Thursday & Friday
May 7th & 8th
Empanada Cooking Class
Location given after registration
$70
Email to Register: bcrcktt@gmail.com
Fri/Sat/Sun
May 8 – 9 10
Les Miserables
Idyllwild Arts
Bowman Theater
Saturday May 9th
Cyanotype Workshop
W/ Mallory Cremin
Idyllwild Library
10:00 am
Please sign up at the Library
Workshop limited to 20 people.
Saturday May 9th
Metal Etching Workshop
The Art Department
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$70
Saturday May 9th
Poetry-Craft Workshop
W/ Tricia Pilkington
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10 am – 12 Noon
Saturday May 9th
Bingo
Sponsored by ICC
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5:00 pm
Saturday May 9th
Comedy Gone WILD!
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
Sunday May 10th
Record Party
Alpenglow Lounge
2:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
May 23rd – 24th
Wildflower Festival
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday
May 23rd & 24th
Art in the Park
Playground Parking Lot
Saturday May 23rd
Aretha Franklin Tribute
Rustic Theatre
7:30 pm
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
Saturday May 2nd
Bounty Hunters Fan Tribute
Rustic Theatre
12 noon – 8 pm
Live Mural Painting
Fan Film Screenings
Cosplay Competition
DJ
Super Mario Glaxy
Rated PG
Run time: 1 hr. 38 min.
Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Friday @ 6:00 pm
Saturday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Sunday @ 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday @ 6:00
Coming Soon: The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Friday May 1st
Adult Craft
“Sharpie-dyed Tile Coasters”
Idyllwild Library
1:30 pm
Discover the science of solubility and the beauty of abstract art! In this hands-on workshop, we use permanent markers and rubbing alcohol to transform plain ceramic tiles into vibrant, marbled masterpieces. Sponsored by the Friends of the Idyllwild Library.
Tuesdays
Mah Jongg
12:00 am – 3:30 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.
Wednesday, May 6th
Storytime at the Library
“Mother’s Day”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate the “mom-umental” people in our lives with stories and a craft!
Wednesday May 6th
Protect Your Home from Wildfires!
Idyllwild Library
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
STAR
6-Year old female
Well trained.
Good with other dogs and cats.
Come meet Star!
We STILL have KITTENS!
Come meet them.
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Next Food Distribution May 14th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday5/11 noon!
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.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
12-Step Meetings
2nd Quarter Calendar
April – June 2026
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 – 12:30pm
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
Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
Mondays:10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fridays: 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Every Other Thursday
Starts Jan. 22
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
5:30 – 6:30
Every 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
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 Mon – Sat.
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.
Bargin Barn
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!
FREE Pickup & Deliver
951-659-2217
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.
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Next to Community Playground
Overlooking Butterfield Amphitheater
Available for Rentals
More info call: 951-659-2638
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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