Scare Up a Fun Time for Halloween in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a great place to be over any holiday season, and Halloween is no exception. If you are the type to fore go a costume but do love a good party, or are a kid at heart who wants to be competitive and inventive with a costume, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy among the Palm Springs Halloween events. Ranging from healthy, to goofy and even sexy, your Palm Springs Halloween could be a lot of things this year, so don’t miss a chance to come celebrate with us here in the Coachella Valley, where holidays are done right!

Halloween Carnevale Palm Springs

A Halloween tradition in Palm Springs continues this year with a street party and costume contest on Arenas Road (between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilia) on Saturday, October 29th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. The main stage will feature Kristine W who has scored 16 potent #1 dance hits and a record-setting string of nine consecutive #1s on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart over the past 16 years. Performances will also include the spectacular Marina Mac, DJ BAZ, Pinkie Meringue Shimmer and the Palm Springs icon Bella da Ball as Master of Ceremonies. The event is FREE but a $5 donation is requested which goes to this years charitable organizations including Desert AIDS Project, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Greater Palm Springs Pride and LGBT Community Center of the Desert. The Arenas Road Halloween party is a must see event!

Palm Canyon Theatre presents “Jekyll and Hyde”

Jekyll and Hyde is the classic story of a man driven by science to find a medical breakthrough and two beautiful women in love with him. Once Dr. Henry Jekyll makes himself the subject of his experimental treatments, Mr. Hyde is unleashed as the inner demon within him. Now in it’s 19th season, Palm Canyon Theatre is the Coachella Valley’s oldest source of live theatrical entertainment. The musical production of Jekyll and Hyde has show times on Oct 21-23 and Oct 27-31. Get your tickets on the Palm Canyon Theatre’s website here.

Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert

For a family friendly Halloween event for kids of all ages, check out Howl-O-Ween at the Living Desert. The spooky zoo adventure happens on Sunday October 30 from 10 am – 2 pm and Monday October 31 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy over 20 trick or treat stations, a monster maze, pumpkin bowling & decorating as well as animal encounters. This annual adventure is a great way to explore this attraction with some added Halloween fun.

Graveyard 5K & Trick or Treat Dash

Join the Palm Springs Marathon Runners for their Graveyard 5K & Trick or Treat Dash on Saturday October 29. The fun kicks off at 8 am with a route that takes you past the Wellwood Murray Cemetery then winds through spooktacular Palm Springs neighborhoods. The Trick or Treat dash around the cemetery is for kids 10 and under and includes a goody bag with stations along the route. Bring the 4-legged family members along as there is even a costume contest for them! Register here and pick up your registration packet (including t-shirt) the day before or beginning at 6:30 am on race day.

Escape The Zombies at POSH Palm Springs Inn

Like all other holidays, a Palm Springs Halloween is bound to be a blast and offer any variety of events to enjoy! Whether you’re the party type or not, you’ll be impressed by the fun and tasteful air of celebration you’ll find in our charming city. But no matter how you enjoy Halloween, you’ll have a peaceful retreat waiting for you at POSH Palm Springs Inn. Our hot homemade breakfast is a great way to kick off your morning plus there’s our happy hour featuring our POSH martini to get your evening started right. Check our availability and book your room now!

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