Halloween Events in the Palm Springs Area

BB’s 27th Annual Halloween Bash
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 9:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.
Cost: $20.00 (A portion of proceeds benefiting the Pet Rescue Center)
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs
Information: www.partywithbb.com

Details: This is one of BB's best events... I have the inside scoop-- They are turning the Convetion Center into one huge "nightclub"! It's ok to be sexy at BB's pary-- wear your best costume and join the 3,000 people who attend this annual Halloween bash with DJs and special festivities. Special room rates are being offered at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.

Haunted Carriage Tours by Big Horse Carriage Company
Dates: October 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31
Times: 7:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m.; 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 for adults; $7.00 for children (5 -15 years old); Free under 5 years old
Location: Staging area on Palm Canyon Drive
Information: (760) 364-4430 / www.bighorsecc.com

Details: Adults and children of all ages with enjoy the legends, lore, and the history of old Palm Springs. Take a carriage tour down the spooky streets of Palm Springs with a headless horse man that hitches a ride on the back of the carriage. Reservation required!

Villagefest Street Fair and Zombie Walk
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (children’s costume contest at 7:30 p.m.)
Cost: Free
Location: South Palm Canyon & Baristo Road
Information: www.palmspringsvillagefest.com/

Details: This is a great family-friendly place to get your spook on! Adults and kids wear your costumes and make your way through the Villagefest street fair! All participants are guaranteed to have a spooktacular time while trick-or-treating at vendor booths. Pumpkin patch, face painting and more.

The Living Desert’s Howl-O-Ween
Date: October 28-30, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $6.50 child, $9.75 adult non-member, and $8.00 adult member
Location: The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave Palm Desert, CA
Information: (760)346-5694 x2000 / www.livingdesert.org

Details: This year’s “Wild Wild West” theme is guaranteed to make a memorable Halloween experience for families. Visitors will discover over a dozen trick-or-treat stations representing an old-fashioned town, embark on a fright ride through the wild of Africa, and enjoy costumed characters, animal encounters, and live music.

LGBT Event: Arenas Road Halloween Party
Date: October 31, 2011
Time: 6:30p.m.-Entertainment, 8:00p.m.-Costume Contest
Location: Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA

Details: Every Halloween, Arenas Road is converted into an LGBT costume party with great bar-hopping and live entertainment. This year, there will be big cash prizes for best costumes, a drag pageant, and more.

Day of the Dead Celebration
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Information: (760)322-4800 / www.psmuseum.org

Details: The Palm Springs Art Museum will hold its annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration featuring art, music, food, dancing, theater and other activities.

Halloween with the Coachella Valley Art Scene
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Location: Ace Hotel’s Amigo Room, 701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Information: www.acehotel.com/famous

Details: The Coachella Valley Art Scene and Alf Alpha will be hosting their World Famous (Halloween Edition) party this year. Alf Alpha will DJ the party, while the Coachella Valley Art Scene will be providing free crafts.

Zelda’s 33rd Halloween Ball
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Location: Zelda’s Nightclub, 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Information: (760)325-2375/ www.zeldasnightclub.com

Details: Zelda’s Nightclub is hosting their annual Halloween costume party, with a $500 cash prize being awarded to best costume. DJ PJ will be spinning the best dance hits from the 70’s to today’s top 40 songs.