Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Desert Hot Springs 2026

32 family-friendly fall activities near Desert Hot Springs

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens)

Howl-O-Ween at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Sat, Oct 31

Palm Desert 19 mi

Trick-or-treat stations and fall festivities alongside more than 600 animals.

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Halloween Spooktacular & Fun Safety Fair)

Halloween Spooktacular & Fun Safety Fair

Sun, Oct 18

Indio 23 mi Free

Sensory-friendly Halloween event with emergency vehicle exploration

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (10th Annual Cathedral City Halloween Spooktacular)

10th Annual Cathedral City Halloween Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 25

Cathedral City 13 mi Free

Trick-or-treating, costume contest, candy vendors, and bicycle giveaways.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2026)

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Cathedral City 9 mi Free

Annual dog costume contest featuring small breed, large breed, and combo categories.

Yucaipa Autumnfest

Sat, Sep 26

Yucaipa 31 mi Free

Free fall festival with live music, a car show, and haunted house.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm)

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm

Sep 17 – Nov 2

Redlands 35 mi

Southern California's largest pumpkin patch with rides, games, and farm animals.

Beaumont Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Beaumont 27 mi

Stroll through festive themed vehicle trunks filled with candy and surprises.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Monster Mash Halloween Party)

Monster Mash Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 17

Beaumont 27 mi Free

Free family event featuring carnival games, inflatable maze, and a petting zoo.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Inland Empire Center Haunted Trunk N Treat)

Inland Empire Center Haunted Trunk N Treat

Sat, Oct 17

Fontana 54 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat with costume contests, music, games, and boutique shopping.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade)

Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade

Sat, Oct 31

Valley Center 59 mi Free

Canine costume contest and parade in the farm pumpkin patch.

Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Valley Center 59 mi Free

Over fifty artisans offering American handmade crafts and pumpkin patch fun.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Menifee Fall Festival)

Menifee Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 17

Menifee 43 mi

Community autumn festival featuring costume contests, live performances, and a Kid Zone.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch)

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Murrieta 49 mi $

Features blow-up slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, and a train.

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Bates Nut Farm Annual Scarecrow Contest)

Bates Nut Farm Annual Scarecrow Contest

Sat, Oct 10

Valley Center 59 mi Free

Build a scarecrow to exhibit or explore creative pumpkin patch displays.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Julian Autumn Jubilee)

Julian Autumn Jubilee

Sep 26 – Oct 25

Santa Ysabel 60 mi $$

Autumn celebration with cider pressing, hayrides, hoedowns, and farm activities.

C.U.T.E. Trunk or Treat 2026

Thu, Oct 8

San Bernardino 45 mi Free

Community event supporting children coping with parental incarceration.

Halloween Trunk- or -Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Hesperia 60 mi $

Features a trunk decorating contest, free candy, and indoor games.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Peltzer Pumpkin Farm Harvest Festival)

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm Harvest Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Temecula 44 mi $$

Fifth-generation family farm with diverse harvest attractions

The 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm

Sep 17 – Oct 31

Valley Center 59 mi Free

Historic farm pumpkin patch featuring tractor hayrides, a straw maze, and farm animals.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Olive Avenue Halloween Extravaganza)

Olive Avenue Halloween Extravaganza

Redlands 39 mi Free

Olive Avenue transformed into a Halloween celebration

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Boo at the Bowl

Hemet 30 mi $

Three nights of Halloween fun at a historic amphitheatre.

Riverside Halloween Fest

Riverside 50 mi $

Riverside's premiere Halloween event with haunted trail and art installations

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Fall Festival at Galleron Park)

Fall Festival at Galleron Park

Temecula 46 mi Free

Seasonal fun with pumpkins, games, and a spooky train ride

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Fall Festival at Villegas Park)

Fall Festival at Villegas Park

Riverside 51 mi Free

Free fall festival with live entertainment and family activities

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Día de los Muertos at Castle Park)

Día de los Muertos at Castle Park

Riverside 56 mi $

Vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration with cultural performances and themed activities.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Shake or Treat Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness Fair)

Shake or Treat Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness Fair

Redlands 42 mi $

Halloween fun meets emergency preparedness.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Big Horse Corn Maze - Fall Season)

Big Horse Corn Maze - Fall Season

Temecula 47 mi $$

Southern California's largest corn maze with themed layout

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Penny Pickle's Halloween Party for Little Monsters)

Penny Pickle's Halloween Party for Little Monsters

Temecula 49 mi $

Non-scary, nature-themed Halloween fun for preschoolers

Illustration of a haunted corn maze at night with a scarecrow with glowing orange eyes and a crow beside a foggy path (Lake Elsinore Halloween Festival)

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Lake Elsinore Halloween Festival

Lake Elsinore 52 mi $$

Spooktacular fun for all ages with haunted attractions and family entertainment

The 951 Market Halloween

Norco 59 mi $

Spookiest and most exhilarating Halloween event

Hesperia Days Music Festival

Hesperia 55 mi $

Live music, food vendors, kids zone, and fireworks finale

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Halloween Village 2 Day Event)

Halloween Village 2 Day Event

Riverside 57 mi Free

Two-day Halloween village with shopping, food, and activities.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Monster Mash Halloween PartyBeaumont

Sat17Oct Inland Empire Center Haunted Trunk N TreatFontana

Sat17Oct Menifee Fall FestivalMenifee

Sun18Oct Halloween Spooktacular & Fun Safety FairIndio

thru2Nov Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree FarmRedlands

thru31Oct The 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut FarmValley Center

Other Halloween categories near Desert Hot Springs

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

Desert Hot SpringsHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties15 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

Desert Hot SpringsHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

Desert Hot SpringsUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs families have numerous Halloween events to choose from nearby. Many are family-focused outdoor celebrations, while others might require travel to surrounding cities for unique attractions. Consider the larger community gatherings as well as more intimate local affairs to find the perfect Halloween experience for your household.

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32 family-friendly fall activities near Desert Hot Springs

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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