When you’re a traveler who finds their vacation state of mind with ease when your getaway includes plenty of sunshine, amazing views, rich history, and opportunities to indulge in great shopping and dining too, a trip to Palm Springs any time of year is sure to inspire. That said, if you’re lucky enough to be heading this way over Halloween, you’ll find you can look forward to leaving the cold and snow behind and focus exclusively on warm weather holiday fun instead! Whether you’re here for a few days in October or you’re excited to enjoy an extended stay over Halloween, the following Halloween Palm Springs guide is a good place to start when you’re excited to make the most of every single moment.
Enjoy the Living Desert HOWL-O-WEEN Experience with the Entire Family
If you’re planning a trip to Palm Springs over Halloween with the entire family in tow and your crew includes little ones, you won’t want to miss out on time enjoyed at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. This inviting stop is a must on any Palm Springs family-getaway but over Halloween, they put on their annual Howl-O-Ween experience that elevates the fun even further. This event is typically hosted on select dates throughout the month of October and invites guests to stop by and enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities in addition to time checking out the more than 600 animals and 50 botanical gardens on-site. This year, the event will include trick-or-treat stations for kids to check out, limited edition animal trading cards to pick up, face painting, themed crafts, and fall photo opportunities too. Guests are welcome to wear their costumes to this event which is included in the cost of general admission.
Check Out the Zombie Walk at the River
When you’re traveling to Palm Springs and looking to infuse a bit more of a spooky factor into your stay this Halloween, be sure to add the annual Zombie Walk at the River to your list. This event is typically hosted near the end of October and runs from noon until 3:00 pm on the designated day at the River at Rancho Mirage. It’s sure to be a spine-chilling experience where you can pair your best Zombie-inspired attire with live music, costume contests, great food, and more!
Attend the Halloween Chili Cook Off and Car Show
If you’re a car enthusiast heading to Palm Springs over Halloween this year and you have a robust appetite too, there’s something on the lineup for you to look forward to as well. Head over to the Palm Springs Air Museum to attend the Halloween Chili Cook off and Car Show which will be celebrating its 15th year in 2024. When you visit, you’ll have the opportunity to take time to browse a variety of incredible rides displayed on-site and your time admiring the vehicles can be paired with chili samples served up by museum volunteers. Chili tastings are just $1, and visitors are invited to dress up in their Halloween best for this unique and inevitably tasty experience over the holidays.
Purchase Tickets to the Halloween Themed Show Ruby at PS Underground
No matter when you enjoy the dinner theater experience at PS Underground in Palm Springs you’re in for an entertaining treat. Located at 1700 S Camino, this eatery and theater is a one-of-a-kind venue in town, and over Halloween, it infuses some thrilling scares into the mix. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance for the seasonal show Ruby that will be hosted here over Halloween. This performance will focus on vampire-inspired tales while serving guests blood-red wine to match. The music promises to be haunting, and the wines are meticulously designed to inspire the senses with each course you enjoy.
Infuse Jazz Fun into Your Halloween Stay in Palm Springs
When you feel like dancing and singing your way through a California Halloween stay in Palm Springs, be sure to head over to the Cascade Lounge at the Agua Caliente Casino for a night of Jazz Age-inspired entertainment. Lizzy Shapiro and her band will take to the stage this year giving Halloween songs a Jazzy twist much to the delight of the audience. Feel free to dress the part and access your 1920s best for this evening of high-energy fun in Palm Springs.
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