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This month, say goodbye to summer and welcome fall with these (mostly) family-friendly activities in the Coachella Valley and other communities of the Inland Empire.
Meet in the gardens
When: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, October 30th
Where: The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo Suite 2500, Palm Desert
Costs: $ 10 (all proceeds will benefit the YMCA of the Desert family)
On-line: www.thegardensonelpaseo.com/events
Gather at the Gardens brings the community together for an afternoon of fall fun that includes a jumping zone, rock climbing, pumpkin painting, crafts, trick or treating, and a costume contest. Participants can also dance to live music by Lisa and the Broken Hallelujahs and to “ooh†and “aah†in a magic show by the magician Dean Apple. The La Quinta High Schools culinary department and La Quinta Brewing Company will offer snacks and libations.
Live Oak Canyon Farm
When: Open all October from Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 9pm; 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday; 9 am-10pm Saturday; and Sunday 9 am-9pm
Where: 32-335 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands
Costs: USD 15 per child, USD 20 per adult Monday-Thursday and before 2 p.m. on weekends, USD 20 per child and USD 25 per adult after 2 p.m. on weekends
On-line: www.liveoakcanyon.com
It’s pumpkin season at Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm, the self-proclaimed largest outdoor pumpkin patch in Southern California. The farm is open until October 31 and offers attractions such as the classic corn maze, a petting zoo and a U-Pick pumpkin zone, as well as some unique additions such as mini quads, a hay castle and a “cow coasterâ€. NOTE: The farm only accepts Smart Chip-enabled Visa and Mastercard credit cards (no magnetic stripe) or Apple Pay.
Willowbrook Apple Farm
When: Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday all October
Where: 12-099 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen
Costs: $ 5 to $ 25 depending on which activity you choose
On-line: www.willowbrookapplefarm.com
Would you like to go away for a day? Do you dream of relaxing with your family on a walk through a centuries-old apple orchard? Visit Willowbrook Farms to see animals, enjoy cider, and pick apples. Reservations for apple picking are possible, but walk-ins are also accepted. Check online for details on nightly campfire events and wine tastings.
Yum! Food festival
When: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, October 16
Where: Westfield Mall, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Costs: $ 4 online, $ 5 at the door. Free for children under 5, first responders, veterans and seniors
On-line: www.yumfoodfest.com
Although this festival isn’t geared towards fall, it celebrates something enjoyed all four times of the year: good food. This annual all-inclusive night market invites you to an evening of live entertainment, food trucks, food competitions, artist shows, a beer garden (for adults, of course) and a play area for children.
Be a hero for kids Halloween Bash
When: 16: 30-19: 00 Sunday, October 31st
Where: Hilton Palm Springs, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Costs: $ 100 for single tickets, $ 250 for VIP tickets
On-line:www.bgcps.org/events
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs poolside at the Hilton in this fall fundraiser. Bring your costumes and enjoy cocktails and culinary delights for a good cause. The proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs.
Madam Hazel’s haunted house
When: Thursdays 7-10pm; Fridays and Saturdays 7-11pm; and 7 pm-9pm on Sundays every week until October 31st
Where: Westfield Mall, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert
Costs: $ 15
On-line: www.bit.ly/3kZARGh
Celebrate the spooky season the right way: with a trip to this scary haunted house in Coachella Valley. Visitors meander through a multitude of disturbingly eerie rooms and are sure to encounter creepy figures along the way. Miss Hazel’s Haunted House, produced by Parkwil Manor Productions, focuses on fear and fun in an innovative atmosphere.
3rd annual booing ball 2021
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, October 30th
Where: Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
Costs: $ 125
On-line:www.boo2bullying.org/event/booball-2021
Show off your belongings on the orange carpet for this Halloween fundraiser. Emcee Bella da Ball will host this fun evening with a costume contest (with prizes) and musical performances from Jamie Miller, Musical Theater University, Chris Bennett and Kid Baron. Dinner is served by Lulus California Bistro. All proceeds from the Boo Ball support Boo 2 Bullying’s anti-bullying programs in schools and online.
The Redlands Oktoberfest
When: 12 noon-7 p.m. Saturday, October 2nd
Where: Sylvan Park, 601 N. University St., Redlands
Costs: General admission $ 10, ages 20 and younger free. Beer tickets $ 7 each
On-line:www.redlandsoktoberfest.com
This 10th annual, family-friendly Redlands Optimist Club Oktoberfest event features a live performance by a German band, authentic German food, and various games and activities for kids like face painting and inflatable bouncy castles. For the adult audience there are jug-holding contests, cornhole games, connect four and hammer blows.
The haunted house in the tent of terror
When: 8-11 p.m. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29.-31
Where: 44-134 Acacia Ave., Hemet
Costs: $ 10 for adults / teenagers, $ 7 for children
On-line:www.tentofterror.com
Go to this growing backyard hangout – if you dare. This spooky experience is full of special effects, creepy lighting, fog, loud noises and creepy characters like clowns, monsters and more. This hangout originated over a decade ago in Murrieta, where organizers were known for their huge front yard setups that drew large crowds.
Ghost walk on the riverside
When: 6-9.30 p.m. Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd
Where: White Park, 3936 Chestnut St., Riverside
Costs: $ 15 general admission, $ 21 VIP Fast Pass (to skip the line)
On-line: www.crballet.com/site/ghost-walk/
The California Riverside Ballet’s annual event is back for its 30th edition. The brand new Ghost Walk Riverside: Dark Places features encounters with the ghosts, ghouls and other creepy residents of Riverside. Enjoy a tour of the park’s 800-meter loop and watch a performance of “Thriller” before the trail ends at a children’s carnival, a food / sales point, and a beer garden.
Greenspot farms
When: Pumpkin field open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in October, spooky hay bike ride and trail from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. from October 13 to 17, October 21 to 24 and October 27 to 31.
Where: 10-133 Stationsweg, Mentone
Costs: Free general admission and parking, $ 10-25 entry to the Haunted Heuride and / or Trail
On-line: www.greenspotfarms.com
Greenspot Farms’ employees come from five generations of farmers in the Redlands / Mentone area so they are no stranger to creating the ideal autumn experience. This hidden treasure features a pumpkin patch, an enchanted hay ride and path, a tractor ride, a straw maze and much more.
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