Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1

Things to Do This Weekend in the Coachella Valley.

28 events across 9 cities this weekend, including Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Henderson Silver Knights: Dia de los Muertos, DJ Dxsko Debut and Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market. 6 of them are free. This page updates on its own every few hours.

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Friday, October 30

Oct30Fri
Palm Desert · 11:00 PM

DJ Dxsko Debut

Red Barn, 73290 CA-111

An adults-only, late-night electronic dance music set from festival veteran DJ Dxsko.

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Oct30Fri
Rancho Mirage · Every Friday · 8 AM to 2 PM

Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market

Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71560 San Jacinto Dr

Friday morning farmers market in the park, with local growers, food vendors and live music, October to May.

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Oct30Fri
Cathedral City · 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Trick or Treat Trail Ride

Esperanza Park and CV Link

A one-mile Halloween ride on CV Link with a scavenger hunt and treat stops, for anything on human-powered wheels. Free. Helmets required, and no masks.

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Oct30to 31
Palm Springs · 4:00 to 10:00 PM

Halloween Palm Springs on Arenas

Arenas District, downtown Palm Springs

Two nights of free outdoor dance parties with DJs, a costume contest with prizes and a VIP lounge. Suggested $10 donation to LGBTQ charities.

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Saturday, October 31

Oct30to 31
Palm Springs · 4:00 to 10:00 PM

Halloween Palm Springs on Arenas

Arenas District, downtown Palm Springs

Two nights of free outdoor dance parties with DJs, a costume contest with prizes and a VIP lounge. Suggested $10 donation to LGBTQ charities.

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Oct31Sat
Palm Springs · Every Saturday · 8 AM to 1 PM

Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market

Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd

Local farmers and food makers every Saturday morning, October to May. Moves indoors to the Palm Springs Pavilion June to September.

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Oct31Sat
Palm Desert · 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave

Trick-or-treat stations, festive activities and animal encounters, all included with zoo admission. Bring a reusable treat bag.

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Oct31Sat
Palm Desert · Check-in 7:45 AM, costume contest 8:15 AM

Palm Desert Wiener Dog Race

Civic Center Park Amphitheater

Dachshunds race and show off their Halloween costumes. $20 for residents, $30 for nonresidents to enter a dog. Spaces are limited.

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Oct31Sat
Palm Springs · 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

17th Annual Halloween Chili Tasting & Car Show

Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail

Classic cars from PS Cruisin' Association plus chili tasting from 11 AM. Kids 12 and under get in free and can come in costume (no weapons).

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Sunday, November 1

Nov1Sun
Palm Springs · 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Brunch

Demuth Community Center, 3601 E Mesquite Ave

A Day of the Dead brunch with food and traditions to remember loved ones.

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Nov1Sun
Indio · 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Family Day

Coachella Valley History Museum, 82616 Miles Ave

Games, food, entertainment and traditions for the whole family, presented by Desert Recreation District. Free.

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This weekend by city

This weekend in the valley: quick answers

What is there to do in the Coachella Valley this weekend?

28 things are on the calendar for Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1. & Juliet (Palm Desert), The Minutes (Cathedral City), Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Palm Springs), Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Henderson Silver Knights: Dia de los Muertos (Thousand Palms) and DJ Dxsko Debut (Palm Desert), and more listed above.

What is free to do this weekend?

Trick or Treat Trail Ride, Halloween Carnival & Haunted House, Halloween Food Truck Friday, 17th Annual Halloween Chili Tasting & Car Show, Thousand Palms Halloween Spooktacular and Día de los Muertos Family Day. See hiking trails and dog parks for free things to do any day.

Times and details come from each organizer and can change, so check the event’s own page before you go. Hosting something that isn’t here? Add it free.