Tree full of Turkey Vultures in Idyllwild – Photo by Stan Peckler
Turkey Vulture
With Halloween just around the corner, I saved this amazing bird for just this season. The Turkey Vulture. This photo was taken here in Idyllwild by Frazier Drake.
Turkey Vultures are so named because their heads look like wild turkeys. They don’t have feathers on their heads so they don’t get bits of decaying flesh stuck to their feathers. They ONLY eat dead animals and have an amazing sense of smell which allows them to smell the gasses of decaying animals from as far away as a mile. They are the largest of the vultures but are not dangerous to pets or humans. They are actually extremely important to the ecosystem because they clean up the dead carcasses left behind. They roost in trees at night with other birds (see photo above), but hunt for dead animals alone during the day. They are migratory and are primarily in our area during the summertime. Did you know that a group of turkey vultures is called a “kettle of vultures”? Happy halloween everyone!
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Weather– Highs: 57 – 70… Lows 41 – 52
Idyllwild Sun/Moon (Rise/Set) Calendar
Next Full Moon: Tuesday November 24th
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Live Music Around Town This Week
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Hotel Information
This Weekend + 2 More
www.IdyLodging.com
Thursday October 29th
Halloween Chess Party
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
4 pm – 6 pm
Friday October 30th
TODEC Food Drive
Fairway Market
2 pm – 5 pm
Friday October 30th
Shilo Christian Ministries
Prayer Gathering
54295 Village Center Dr.
(Old Town Crier Bldg.)
5:00 pm
Friday October 30th
Special showing of Coco
to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos
Rustic Theater
$10
5:00 pm
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), celebrated November 1 and 2, is a vibrant holiday rooted in Indigenous Latin American and Catholic traditions that honors departed loved ones through joyful family reunions, colorful altars (ofrendas), and symbolic monarch butterflies. To mark the occasion, Casa Querida in Forest Haven is hosting two special community events in Idyllwild: a screening of the movie Coco at The Rustic Theater on Friday, October 30 ($10 at the door), and a gathering on Sunday, November 1 featuring crafts, pan de muerto, and a noon aerial show. For details on these local festivities, contact shop.casa.querida@gmail.com.
Saturday October 31st
Pumpkin Giveaway
Garner Valley
59751 Hwy 243
10 am – 12 Noon
Saturday October 31st
Halloween
Great Pumpkin Carnival & Parade
The Great Pumpkin Carnival starts at 4 pm at the top of North Circle with a costume parade ending at the Idyllwild Fire Department with an old fashioned carnival. The carnival runs from 4:30 – 7 pm.
Saturday October 31st
Great Pumpkin Carnival
Halloween Parade
North Circle & IDY Park Fire Station
Parade 4:00
Carnival 4:30 – 7:00
Due to the pending rain on Halloween, the parade will still happen down North Circle, but instead of IDY Park, the carnival will be held inside the Fire Department vehicle bays.
Saturday October 31st
Halloween Spooktacular Party
American Legion
54300 Marian View
7 pm – 11 pm
Saturday October 31st
“Claws, Wings, Fangs”
Idyllwild State Park Amphitheater
25905 Hwy. 243
7:00 – 8:00
Open to the public
Saturday October 31st
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rustic Theatre
8:00 pm
$20
Includes Goodie Bag
Saturday Night….
October 31st
Set your clocks back 1-Hour before you go to bed.
Tomorrow is the end of day-light savings time.
Mornings will be brighter earlier, and evenings will get dark an hour earlier.
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday November 1st
Dia de Los Muertos Show
Casa Querida
54425 North Circle #8
Forest Haven
12:00 noon
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), celebrated November 1 and 2, is a vibrant holiday rooted in Indigenous Latin American and Catholic traditions that honors departed loved ones through joyful family reunions, colorful altars (ofrendas), and symbolic monarch butterflies. To mark the occasion, Casa Querida in Forest Haven is hosting two special community events in Idyllwild: a screening of the movie Coco at The Rustic Theater on Friday, October 30 ($10 at the door), and a gathering on Sunday, November 1 featuring crafts, pan de muerto, and a noon aerial show. For details on these local festivities, contact shop.casa.querida@gmail.com.
Sunday November 1st
Dia De Los Muertos
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Next Food Distribution Thursday November 12th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday Nov. 9th by noon!
Monday November 2nd
Hunter Full Moon Dinner Event
Leanna’s Idyll Awhile
$89 per person
Reservations 909-714-0945
Tuesday November 3rd
Voting Day
Last Day to Vote
Idyllwild Library
7 am – 8 pm
Tuesday November 3rd
Feeding America Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 12 Noon
Wednesday, November 4th
Story Time
“Dia de Los Muertos”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have a dead-ication to reading? Come celebrate life with us!
Wednesday November 4th
Garden Club General Meeting and speaker.
Erin Righetti – “Connection with our Plant Allies and Plant Spirits”
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
Social Time 12:30
Meeting 1:00
Speaker 1:30
Open to Everyone!
Ballot Drop Off
Idyllwild Library
Monday 10/26 – Friday 10/30
10 am – 3 pm
Idyllwild Library
In Person starts Saturday Oct. 31st 9 am – 5 pm
In person voting at the Library Oct. 31st – Saturday October 31st. 9 am – 5 pm. Election Day voting at the Library Tuesday November 3rd 7 am – 8 pm.
Forest Folk Shuttle can come pick you up at your house and take you to the Library to vote. Please call 1-day in advance to schedule your trip into town. (951) 426-9688
October Garden of the Month
Home of Dave Lilieholm – 52507 Doubleview Stroll anytime but to speak to the owner the best time is between 11 am – 1 pm
Our last Garden of the Month for October 2026 has it all: a diverse collection of plants and stunning natural landscaping. Dave Lilieholm has spent more than a decade collecting a wide variety of natives in addition to drought-tolerant specimens from around the globe to arrange artistically on his parcel palette. Located at 52507 Doubleview (on your left just before Inspiration Point). Dave will be available most days around noon (between 11 and 1 PM) to share insights (highly recommended).
Getting Ready for Winter: Let me know if you no longer want to be on this list, or…if you want to be on this list.
Call or text Chris: 951-961-8403
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
Reserve your seat for the Halloween Parade
SaturdayOctober 31st
4:00 pm
Includes Cocktail
$15
Friday October 30th
Special Family Movie
“Coco” Rated G
Special price: $10
5:00 pm
Saturday October 31st
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rustic Theatre
8:00 pm
$20
Includes Goodie Bag
Last Night for Verity: Thursday 10/29
Friday Special Family Movie
COCO – 5 pm – 6:50 $10
Starts Saturday: Nickels
Rated NR but recommended for 13+
2 Hr. 2 min.
Saturday @ 12:00 & 3:00 (Rocky Horror @ 8:00)
Sunday @ 12:00 3:00 & 6:00
Monday @ 6:00
Tuesday @ 6:00
Wednesday@ 6:00
Thursday November 5th
Town Crier Anniversary Party
Middle Ridge Winery
Music by Vincent’s Choice
5 pm – 8:30 pm
Everyone Welcome!
Friday November 6th
Super Science Night
Astro Camp
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open to everyone.
Wednesday November 11th
Veteran’s Day Camp
Town Hall
Sign up online
Ages 5-14
8 am – 6 pm
Friday – Sunday Nov. 13 – 15
Magic Under Our Skin
Workshop w/ Suzanne Grant
Spirit Mountain Retreat
$275
email for information info@spiritmountainretreat.org
or Call: 951-634-4048
Wednesday November 18th
Kids Disney Workshop Performance
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
3:30 pm
Culmination of a kids workshop. Come support our young performers. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday November 18th
Breathwork Workshop
By Lisa Jaffe
53810 Pinecrest Ave.
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
$55
Email Lisa at lj@lisajaffe.com to reserve.
Friday November 20th
Fireside Cabaret
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
$15
7:30 pm
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
The Library’s three spotlight shelves are filled with NEW BOOKS for Idyllwild Readers – made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Idyllwild Library. During these last days of summer, please stop by the library to browse our three sections of NEW BOOKS – filled with celebrated new fiction and biographies, to art, photography and memoirs. The Idyllwild Library staff welcomes you – come and grab a NEW BOOK!
Wednesday, November 4th
Story Time
“Dia de Los Muertos”
Idyllwild Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have a dead-ication to reading? Come celebrate life with us!
Fall Friends of the Library Newsletter
A new sweet dog, and several bigger kitties in need of loving homes.
Call ARF to schedule a visit. 951-659-1122.
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 Thursday November 12th
Don’t forget to order your box!
Order any time prior to
Monday Nov. 9th by 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
July – Sep. 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.
Public 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
Fit After 50
Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am
Thursdays 10 am – 11 am
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
Wednesdays & Fridays
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 3rd Thursday
Chess League
Community Center
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Volunteers Welcome!
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 11 – 4
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11 – 4
Friday 11 – 4
Saturday 11 – 4
Sunday 11 – 4
Donations accepted Sundays 11 am – 1 pm
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
Inside Idyllwild Laundry is a wonderful Dog Bath.
It costs $1 a minute and they have EVERYTHING you need: towels, shampoo, scrubbers, brushes, blow dryer for dogs. It’s wonderful. Make a reservation if you want to be sure it’s available. Walk-ins welcome if it’s not already reserved.
Idyllwild Shuttle
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
Monday – Local Service
Monday – Trip to the Desert
Tuesday – Local Service
Wednesday – Local Service
Wednesday – Trip to Hemet/Temecula
Thursday – Local Service
Friday -Local Service
Friday – Off the Hill
Saturday -Local Service
Sunday – Local 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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