There is no better way to welcome fall than to spend time in the Southern California oasis of Palm Springs. Find your way to Greater Palm Springs this fall and experience signature events, celebrate Halloween festivities, and explore the ideal weather outdoors.
Continue to read to find out how to best spend your fall in Greater Palm Springs.
Modernism Week—October
When: October 18-21
Modernism Week—October has arrived alongside midcentury modern aficionados. Palm Springs is known best for its unique and iconic architecture that surrounds the city in some of the finest communities. These features alone attract visitors from around the world. The 4-day event will feature events, parties, and home tours surrounding the world of architecture and design.
Things to Do
Yum Food Fest and Night Market
When: October 14
If you are a foodie, then this adventure will be one for the books. A vibrant night market experience is offered at the Yum Food Fest and Night Market which combines mouthwatering food with cultural delights. This market magically transforms the Shops of Palm Desert into a culinary wonderland that unites food enthusiasts and residents for a fun evening of delicious bites.
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
When: October 30
The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce will host the return of the 50th annual Golf Cart Parade at the picturesque streets of the El Paseo Shopping District. The theme of this year’s festivities is Masquerade, so make sure you get your vivacious masks ready for this event as it will be a memorable event to spend with family and friends hosted by NFL legend, Tom Flores, the Golf Cart Parade Grand Marshal.
Palm Springs Villagefest
When: Every Thursday
Villagefest in Palm Springs will take place in downtown Palm Springs every Thursday where the street is closed to create a relaxed, fun, and festive atmosphere full of food, artists, fashion, and other unique vendors.
City of Indio Food Truck Fridays
When: Every Friday
Experience the City of Indio as it presents its Food Truck Fridays event. Taking place on Fridays at the corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue this gathering offers an array of delectable food trucks and live music.
Live Music
16th Annual Concert For Autism
When: October 8, 14, 21
Rock out, dance, and have a great time with a purpose and for a cause this year at the annual Concert for Autism. This event will be an acoustic afternoon session for autism on October 16 at The Hood in Palm Desert. The main event will be held at the Track Room Tavern on October 21 to close out the series of concerts to benefit The Desert Autism Foundation.
Acrisure Arena Events
The Acrisure Arena will provide the Greater Palm Springs area with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue to host some of the biggest artists in entertainment. On the 21st of October, Adam Sandler will be at the arena, and on October 31st the Abbotsford Canucks at Coachella Valley Firebirds will be at the arena.
Coachella Valley Brewing Company
Enjoy brews and fantastic food with live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays at the Coachella Valley Brewing Company where you can view live music and comedy. Both Saturdays and Sundays offer a live acoustic afternoon performance.
Halloween
Oktoberfest
When: October 22
Cathedral City’s Agave Caliente Terrazzo will host the Oktoberfest with a dozen local and national beer vendors as well as a German buffet-style food menu for $35 per person for the buffet-style food menu and $25 for the beer-tasting package.
7th Annual Oktoberfest at La Quinta Brewing Co.
When: October 28
La Quinta Brewing Co. in Palm Desert is hosting Oktoberfest with authentic German fare and unique German-style beers of their own. Bavarian band Haselnuss will be playing authentic German music during the evening celebration. A $25 gift card will be awarded to the person with the best-dressed German outfit—lederhosen. This is a free-entry event you won’t want to miss out on.
Interested in these amazing ways to spend your fall in Greater Palm Springs, CA? From local festivals to live music to Halloween-inspired events, Greater Palm Springs has its pick of the litter.