Looking for family fun in Greater Palm Springs this Halloween? From costume contests to golf carts parade, you can make this Halloween 2024 an unforgettable experience in Greater Palm Springs. Enjoy a variety of entertaining activities and get in the spirit of all Hallows' Eve in this Southern California oasis. Happy haunting!
Festive Family Fun
Living Desert HOWL-O-WEEN
When: October 26-27 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join in the festivities of the season at The Living Desert, enjoying Halloween-themed activities suitable for families and engaging in spontaneous experiences spread across the park. Delight in the autumn celebrations while you venture into the diverse world of deserts, interact with over 600 animals, and bask in the charm of their 50-plus botanical gardens.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
When: October 26 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission presents the inaugural Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest where prizes will be given out to winners.
Halloween at Palm Springs VillageFest
When: October 26 | 6:00 p.m.
Safe trick or treating with VillageFest vendors and merchants. Monster movies, costume contest, pumpkin patch, haunted bus, and more.
Halloween Themed Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at Palm Springs Air Museum
When: October 26 | 10:00 a.m.
Be a part of the fun at PSAM’s 15th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Burn rubber on over to see some awesome rides and enjoy a tasting of various chili offerings from the Museum volunteers’ secret recipes. It will be a ghoulish feast for the eyes and the tummy. Supported by the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association and Coulson Aviation.
Halloween Brunch at Wilma & Frieda Palm Springs
When: October 26 | 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to the ultimate clash of Disney magic and spooky Halloween vibes! Join them for a delightful in-person brunch where Disney meets the thrill of Halloween. Get ready for a unique experience filled with delicious food, full bar, and fun costumes (Costumes Encouraged) that will transport you to a world of enchantment and spookiness. Don't miss out on this magical event that promises a fusion of two fantastic worlds!
Halloween Spooktacular at City of Cathedral City
When: October 27
Cathedral City’s 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games.
Boo Bash The Shops at Palm Desert
When: October 31 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
They’ll kick off the night with a pizza party and an amazing Magic Show by Magician Eddi Spagetti! Next, enjoy their exciting raffle with wonderful prizes from their stores, and finally, grab your trick-or-treat bags and head out with your family to visit all their participating stores for some sweet treats.
Throughout the event, you can enter their Instagram costume contest! Take a photo by the Boo Bash backdrop, post it on Instagram, follow them @theshopsatpalmdesert, tag them, and use the hashtag #theshopsatpalmdesert. Three lucky winners will receive $100 gift cards, and winners will be announced on Friday, November 1st!
Bring your family for a night of magical, spooky fun!
Fun for Adults
Fright Night at Neon Oasis
When: October 26 | 10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Special Halloween event at Neon Oasis! Wear your best costume, enjoy great music and dance the night away! - The ultimate Saturday night adventure in the Clubhouse at The Sonoran in Palm Springs. Neon Oasis features the Electric Ballroom, an outdoor patio and late night food.
Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch at Reforma
When: October 26 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
It's all a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Get ready for a frighteningly fun tribute to the hit film Hocus Pocus. Join Mary, Winifred, and Sarah for a delightful Halloween themed drag brunch. The ghouls, ghosts, and witches will be dancing, twerking, and having a good time.
Costumes are encouraged! There will be a costume contest. Hosted by Epiphany Kali. 21+ and all guests must purchase an entrée. Large groups are welcome! No refunds.
Halloween Palm Springs in Arenas District
When: October 27 | 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation of $10 to Support LGBTQ+ Charities. VIP all-access pass available for $75. Featuring a Halloween Costume Contest where you can WIN Over $1,500 in Prizes (Grand, 1st, 2nd Prizes)
Witches Be Crazy Paint and Sip
When: October 30 | 5:00 p.m.
Join them for an enchanting evening of creativity and fun at the Witches Be Crazy Paint Experience! Embrace the Halloween spirit and let your inner witch out at Delicias Mexican Cuisine - their venue provides the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable event. Get ready to unleash your artistic talents as their experienced instructor, Artist Shannon Seaberg with Pretty Palette Party, guides you through a magical Halloween painting session. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this event is open to everyone!
Halloween Murder Mystery
When: October 31 | 7:00 p.m.
Have you ever been to a murder mystery party? Well, this will be the event of the season, for sure! You will get a character assignment, dress the part and participate in a live whodunnit. Purchase your tickets in advance as they are limited.
HIGH-DEF Halloween with Norma Lee High at one eleven bar
When: October 31 | 9:00 p.m.
Join them for a hauntingly fabulous and spooky show full of drop dead looks and side splitting entertainment on all hallows eve!
Halloween Bash with Zowie Bowie
When: October 31 | 8:00 p.m.
Join Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City for Halloween Bash with Zowie Bowie! This is a classic Las Vegas soul trapped in a dance-party production show. Sometimes they refer to him as Zowie Bowie, other times just Chris, but regardless he always brings the party. Must be 21+
In the Dark at Reforma
When: October 31 | 9:00 p.m.
IN THE DARK is coming to the desert for a night of top 40s, club hits, and more in the heart of Palm Springs at Reforma Palm Springs! They'll be celebrating the spookiest night of the year with your favorite hits and a COSTUME CONTEST where you can enter to win $300 cash (come dressed to impress)! 21+
Halloween Foodie Fun
Ruby at PS Underground
When: October 31 | 7:00 p.m.
Join PS Underground for the ultimate blend of horror and elegance… it’s time for “Ruby" ! Pull out your dresses, heels, boutonnieres, and tuxedos, and prepare for the spookiest night of the year; the 11th installment of their annual Vampire extravaganza.
Halloween Stores
See below for a map of Halloween Stores nearby in Greater Palm Springs.
