Halloween Events in Greater Palm Springs: Family Fun, Adult Parties & Spooky Attractions (2021 Guide)
Discover unforgettable Halloween 2021 celebrations in Greater Palm Springs, from family-friendly costume contests and parades to thrilling adult parties. Embrace the spirit of All Hallows' Eve with diverse activities in this Southern California desert oasis. Happy haunting!
Note: Events subject to change; check official sources and Eventbrite for updates.
Festive Family Fun
BARKtober | The River, Rancho Mirage
When: October 9 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Animal Samaritans for a festive Halloween event featuring adoptable pets and a pet costume contest with prizes. Meet lovable furry friends—you might just find your new companion!
Halloween Bash to Honor BB Ingle | The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
When: October 29 | 8 p.m. to midnight
Dust off your best costume for the grand opening of Backyard at the Westin. Sip, swoop, swing, and sway while honoring BB Ingle's legendary parties. Enjoy live music, indoor bars, lounges, and bowling. Proceeds benefit Desert Cancer Foundation. Tickets $25–$50 on Eventbrite. All ages welcome.
Gather at the Gardens | The Gardens on El Paseo
When: October 30 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Family-friendly fall fun includes rock climbing, pumpkin painting, and costume contests for pets, kids, and adults (prizes awarded). Tickets available on-site and Eventbrite; proceeds support Family YMCA of the Desert.
Indio Halloween Carnival | Indio Community Park
When: October 30 | 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Classic carnival thrills: games, inflatables, petting zoo, face painting, costume contests, and candy galore. Bring a bag for treats! Admission $5 per person.
Ghost & Goblins Pickleball Tournament | Mission Hills Country Club
When: October 30–31 | 8 a.m. start each day
Celebrate with pickleball at the upgraded courts. Sponsors include Ben & Jerry's and Krispy Kreme. Wear your cleverest costume Sunday for prizes. Register via event page link.
Scaretoberfest and Halloween Party | Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
When: October 30 | 7 p.m. start
Spooky brews, DJ's Louisiana Kitchen food, live local music, and costume contest. All ages, no cover.
Be a Hero for Kids Halloween Bash | Hilton Palm Springs
When: October 31 | 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Poolside cocktails, costumes, and treats to support Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs.
Cathedral City's Halloween Spooktacular | Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza
When: October 31 | Noon to 3 p.m.
Costume contests with hourly bike prizes, food, trick-or-treating, games, and first-responder exhibits. Free admission.
Cinema Bizarro: Best of Retro Cartoon Halloween Specials | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Relive nostalgia with Beetlejuice Animated Series, JEM, and more. Enjoy cereal and milk. Tickets $12 on Eventbrite.
Family Halloween Magic Show | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 4–5 p.m. & 6–7 p.m.
Magician Dean Apple delivers comedy, mentalism, and magic. Tickets from $10 on Eventbrite.
Ghostbusters Hosted by The Southland Ghostbusters | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Screening with real Ghostbusters meet-and-greet. Kids $5, adults $10 on Eventbrite.
Halloween Costume Cruise Night | El Paseo Shopping District
When: October 31 | 5–6:30 p.m.
Decorate your car, costume up, and parade El Paseo with trick-or-treating at shops and restaurants.
Halloween Music Spooktacular | Rancho Mirage Community Park
When: October 31 | 2 p.m.
Coachella Valley Symphony performs Ghostbusters and Spider-Man soundtracks. Free!
Hocus Pocus Hosted by the Sanderson Sisters | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 5–7 p.m.
Family screening with special guests. Kids $5, adults $10 on Eventbrite.
Howl-o-ween and Scavenger Hunt at The Living Desert | The Living Desert
When: October 31 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Costume up for scavenger hunts, animal encounters, and family fun. Reservations recommended; limited spots.
Trick-or-Treat | The River at Rancho Mirage
When: October 31 | 4–7 p.m.
Free candy from vendors, live music by Marker Broadcasting. All welcome.
Ghoulish Fun for Adults
Boos & Brews | The Saguaro
When: October 30 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palm Springs-style Oktoberfest-Halloween mashup: craft beers, tacos, live music, epic views. 21+; tickets online or door.
Boozehounds' Halloween Soirée | Boozehounds
When: October 30 | 7–11 p.m.
Starry night with DJs, artisan activations, handcrafted cocktails, multi-course dinners. Tickets via Resy.
Goth Night & Print Release Party | SHAG Store
When: October 30 | 6–9 p.m.
Goth-themed cocktails by Martini Kings, SHAG print signings, contest with prizes. Free, all ages.
Halloween Bash | Agua Caliente Terraza
When: October 30 | 7 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
DJs, tarot readings, costume contests, LA Allstars show. 21+; $20 tickets.
Halloween Palm Springs on Arenas Road | Palm Springs
When: October 31 | 4–10 p.m.
Costume showcase for superheroes, ghouls, and more with prizes. Free ($5 suggested donation); VIP $75.
Jazzville Creepy Cocktail Party | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 3–5 p.m.
Upstairs lounge: jazz dancing, creepy cocktails. $15 on Eventbrite.
Jazzville Halloween Special with The Jazz Cartel | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 5–6:30 p.m.
9-piece band channeling Sinatra and Martin. From $20 on Eventbrite.
Zombie Burlesque Cocktail Party | Palm Springs Cultural Center
When: October 31 | 6–8 p.m.
Pre-show cocktails with Zombie Burlesque Go-Ghouls. $20 on Eventbrite.
Halloween Foodie Fun
"Death by Cheese" Halloween Themed Brunch | PS Underground
When: October 24 | 11 a.m.
4-course grilled cheese brunch, cheesy tunes, costume contest. From $59 on website.
"BITE" A Vampire Love Story Dinner | PS Underground
When: October 29–31 | 7 p.m.
Sinister 4-course dinner, cocktails, immersive show. From $165 on website.
Halloween Spooktacular & Chili Cook Off | Indio Hills Community Center
When: October 29 | 6–9 p.m.
Share chili recipes, kids' games, trick-or-treating.
Halloween Themed Chili Cook-Off & Car Show | Palm Springs Air Museum
When: October 30 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Chili tastings ($1/taste or $5/6), car show. Museum admission includes.
Spooky Experiences
Madam Hazel's Haunted House | Westfield Palm Desert
When: September 24–October 31 | Thu 7–10 p.m., Fri/Sat 7–11 p.m., Sun 7–9 p.m.
Coachella Valley's scariest haunted house with creepy characters and rooms. $15 tickets online.
Día de los Muertos Events
Community Altar at Sunnylands | Sunnylands
When: November 3–7 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Honor loved ones at Palm Springs Art Museum's altar, featuring artists Hung Liu and Manuel Felguérez. Check site for more.
Día de los Muertos Celebration during Free Thursday Night | Palm Springs Art Museum
When: November 4 | 5–7 p.m.
Student altars, Latinx art tour, activity kits, shirts for sale.
Run with Los Muertos 5K & Block Party | Old Town Coachella
When: November 6 | 5 p.m.–midnight
5K run, live music, art show, beer garden. Free admission.
