What to See in the Night Sky This December: Meteor Showers & Seasonal Celestial Events As the year winds down and the holidays arrive, the night sky puts on one final show! December brings some of the most anticipated celestial events of 2025, from brilliant meteor shower peaks to the winter…
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Your 2025 Guide to Holiday Events & Festive Fun in Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms is lighting up the season with festive markets, cheerful performances, sparkling light parades, and unforgettable holiday moments — all set against the beautiful backdrop Joshua Tree National Park in California's…
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Joshua Tree National Park Remains Open During Federal Government Shutdown While the federal government shutdown has brought some changes to operations, Joshua Tree National Park remains open with limited services and staffing. For those planning a visit, here’s a quick look at what’s open and what…
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Big things are on the horizon for Twentynine Palms! 🎶 The 29 Palms Music Series Committee, an affiliate of the Basin Wide Foundation, has advanced in the running for a Levitt Music Series AMP Grant, an incredible opportunity that could bring 10 free, family-friendly outdoor concerts each year for…
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Summer is in full swing, and there’s never been a better time to explore what’s new in Twentynine Palms—the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park and the desert’s newest hot spot. With a wave of fresh energy sweeping through the city, new businesses are opening and redefining the high desert…
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From late summer through the end of the year, we’re proud to support a diverse lineup of events that showcase the best of our high desert community! From art and astronomy to live music and outdoor adventure, there’s no shortage of exciting happenings lighting up Twentynine Palms this season. All of…
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The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed to inbound and outbound traffic beginning 6 a.m. August 25 through to 6 p.m. August 29. Visitors must enter or exit the park via Twentynine Palms or Cottonwood using the north entrance station in Twentynine Palms or the Cottonwood…
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Looking for an unforgettable desert escape this August? Plan your visit to Twentynine Palms, where you can experience the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, celebrate creativity and cosmic fun at the Area 29 Galactic Gathering, and take a deeper dive into the universe at Above & Beyond NASA Nights…
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Long summer nights and warm desert breezes make Twentynine Palms the perfect place to experience the wonder of the night sky! As the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park—an International Dark Sky Park since 2017—Twentynine Palms offers some of the clearest and darkest night skies in Southern…
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Looking for a family-friendly summer getaway? Twentynine Palms is the perfect destination for unforgettable adventures and memories. From pool parties and outdoor movies to art classes and stargazing, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re planning a weekend visit or a full-on summer…
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