14 must-attend Halloween events in the greater Palm Springs area for all ages
Looking for ways to partake in spooky season? Halloween may take place on a Monday this year, but that's no reason not to celebrate. There are plenty of Halloween events — for all ages — happening throughout the month of October in the Coachella Valley.
Whether you've been planning your costume for months or you're more likely to throw one together at the last minute, these spooky season events are perfect to get dressed up for with family and friends.
Cathedral City
Halloween Bash
Looking to celebrate with your (21 and up) friends? This Halloween Bash features the LA ALLSTARS band, known to have contagious energy to get the crowd dancing. There will also be free play giveaways, tarot card readings, costume contests and more.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68-960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City
Cost: $20 general admission purchased in advance; $25 general admission at the door
Info: aguacalientecasinos.com/agua-event/la-allstars/
Halloween Spooktacular
Cathedral City's 6th annual Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating, Halloween costume contests (with two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music and family games.
When: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City
Cost: Free
Info: discovercathedralcity.com
Coachella
Coachella Halloween Carnival
Dress up with your family and have fun with carnival games, children's activities, contests, raffles, food trucks and more.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26
Where: Bagdouma Community Center Park, 51-251 Douma St., Coachella
Cost: Free
Info: coachella.org
Indio
Mad Scientist Event
Children ages 6 to 12 have the opportunity to participate in science experiments and activities while letting their creative minds explore. Each class will be led by an instructor with step-by-step instructions on experiments. All supplies will be provided.
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26
Where: Desert Recreational District, 45-305 Oasis St., Indio
Cost: $10 per child
Info: bit.ly/MadScientistEvent22
Halloween Carnival Indio
Celebrate Halloween with your family at this Indio Halloween Carnival, featuring inflatables, carnival games, contests with prizes and more.
When: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26
Where: Desert Recreational District, 45-305 Oasis St., Indio
Cost: $5 residents; $7 non-residents
Info: bit.ly/IndioHalloweenCarnival
Palm Springs
Halloween Palm Springs
Grab your friends, dress up in costumes then head to Downtown Palm Springs to celebrate Halloween this year. If you want to sign up for the costume contest with over $1,500 in prizes, registration is open 6:30-7:45 p.m., and the contest begins at 8 p.m. Live entertainment includes Ada Vox, Willie Gomez, Mikalah Gordon, Pulp Vixen and more.
When: 4-10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Arenas Road, Downtown Palm Springs
Cost: Free general admission with suggested $10 donation to support LGBT+ charities
Info: halloweenpalmsprings.com
Palm Desert
Madam Hazel's Haunted House
Looking for spooky fun to kick off the Halloween season? Experience a haunted house with creepy characters and eerie rooms — if you dare.
When: Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 6 through Oct. 23; Tuesday, Oct. 25 to Monday, Oct. 31
Where: The Shops at Palm Desert, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Cost: $17
Info: parkwilmanorproductions.com
Trunk or Treat Hope Palm Desert
Dress up — yourself and your car — and bring your family to enjoy some spooky fun. There will be a creepy corn maze in the Hope Center, along with games, prizes, candy, a costume contest and more. High school students who sign up to volunteer in full costume will have the opportunity to watch "IT" after cleaning up.
When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Hope Palm Desert, 45-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
Cost: Free
Info: hopepd.org
Gather at the Gardens
The YMCA of the Desert hosts an afternoon of fall fun, food, contests and activities for all ages. The Kid's Activity Wristband allows unlimited access to the toddler jump house and to the older kid jump house, along with arts and crafts. There will also be a costume contest for kids and adults. Live entertainment will include a performance by Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujah's. Guests 21 and older will have access to the La Quinta Brewing Company beer garden.
When: 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert
Cost: $10 Kid's Activity Wristband; $10 to enter costume contest;
Info: thegardensonelpaseo.com
6th Annual Oktoberfest
La Quinta Brewing Company presents the 6th Annual Oktoberfest at its Palm Desert brewery location. Enjoy authentic German fare and special German-style beers, along with music by the Bavarian Band. The best-dressed German outfit will win a $25 LQBC gift card.
When: 3-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: La Quinta Brewing Company, 74-714 Technology Drive., Palm Desert
Cost: Free admission
Info: laquintabrewing.com
Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert
Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween adventure throughout The Living Desert Zoo. Activities will include trick or treating, animal connections, a comedy magician and more.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
Cost: Free for members or with paid park admission
Info: livingdesert.org
Rancho Mirage
Halloween Spooktacular
Rancho Mirage Public Library will host this Halloween party, featuring a costume parade throughout the library, along with trick or treating. After the parade, kids can go to the Community Room for a Halloween magic performance by Christopher T. Magician.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
Cost: Free
Info: ranchomiragelibrary.evanced.info
Coachella Valley Symphony Halloween Spooktacular Concert
In a new strategic partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage, the Coachella Valley Symphony's new performance home is the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, and to kick off said partnership and the 2022-23 season will be a concert full of spooky tunes from "Psycho," "Ghostbusters," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and other classic films. .
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71-560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage
Cost: Free
Info: www.CVSymphony.com
Thousand Palms
Trick-or-Treat 'Round the Trail
Bring your family to celebrate Halloween with trick or treating at Thousand Palms Park. All guests in a costume will be entered in a raffle.
When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31
Where: Thousand Palms Park, 31-189 Robert Road, Thousand Palms
Cost: Free
Info: bit.ly/TrickorTreatTrail22
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