La Quinta Thanksgiving 2026

THE CREW1911 adults · 8 kids

CELEBRATINGNeal (50), Bobby (40), Austin (17), Eloise (3)Four birthdays, one family celebration

HOME BASE78073 Red Hawk LaneLa Quinta, California

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The week at a glance

Plans marked TBD are still being finalized.

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THANKSGIVING DAY

Turkey Trot → Football & Pool → Dinner → Santa

Our fullest family day, with plenty of pool time built in.

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TUESDAY NIGHT

Pizza and Game Night

Easy dinner for the whole crew

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WEDNESDAY

Battle for the Paddle

1970’s themed family pickleball competition

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THURSDAY

Thanksgiving and Santa Comes!

6:00 PM · after Thanksgiving dinner

FULL ITINERARY

Eight desert days

8:00AM

Turkey Trot TBD

Location and registration to come.

12:00PM

Football & pool time

At Carmen and Neal’s house. Please bring your already prepared dish to warm up for dinner. Oven space will be limited.

3:00PM

Thanksgiving Let’s Eat

Please sign up for your dishes above.

6:00PM

Santa arrives!

The holiday season officially begins.

SWEET IDEA

Make-your-own caramel apples

A toppings station for kids and grown-ups after dinner.

View Plaid Harvest décor ↗

FRIDAY · NOVEMBER 27 · 6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Cocktails and dinner at La Quinta Country Club.

WHO'S COMING

All 19 of us

Adults 11

Kids 8

Arrivals & departures

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:25 AM Sallee Family arrives in Los Angeles · Southwest Flight 1352

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM Kurtz Family arrives at Palm Springs International Airport

Mon, Nov 23 · 11:23 AM Flesner Family arrives in Palm Springs · Delta Flight 490

Mon, Nov 23 · 12:23 PM Marilynn Koontz arrives in Palm Springs · American Flight 2731

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:40 PM Flesner Family departs · Delta Flight 940

Sat, Nov 28 · 12:50 AM Sallee Family departs Los Angeles · Southwest Flight 4974

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:33 PM Marilynn Koontz departs · United Flight 1843

EXPLORE LA QUINTA

Things to Do

Ideas for open time in the desert.

PALM SPRINGS

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Ride from the desert floor into the mountains for sweeping Coachella Valley views.

🧥 Bring a jacket—it gets cold at the top!

Tramway details & tickets ↗

PALM SPRINGS

Palm Springs Air Museum

Explore historic aircraft and aviation exhibits from World War II through the modern era.

Museum details & tickets ↗

RANCHO MIRAGE

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert

Hands-on exhibits, creative play, and family activities designed especially for younger children.

Museum details & tickets ↗

LA QUINTA

Cove Oasis Trailhead

Avenida Bermudas & Calle Tecate
La Quinta, California 92253

Trail details ↗