NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE – SEPTEMBER 2025 | VIEW EMAIL
At the risk of sounding thoroughly and utterly basic, the Halloween season is my favorite time of year—and I don’t even like pumpkin spice! For me, it’s all about spooky decorations, dressing up in costume, carving jack-o’-lanterns, haunted happenings, and, of course, those cooler temps. There’s nothing quite like that first crisp in the air to set my heart aflutter.
Read on for a few of my favorite ways to soak up the season in the desert this year!
xo, Lindsay
ALL COLOR GROWERS PUMPKIN PATCH
Hands down the best pumpkin patch in the Valley, All Color Growers nursery transforms into an autumnal wonderland each October. (This year’s festivities take place the weekends of the 17th and 24th.) Featuring a petting zoo, live music, a beer garden, endless photo ops, a lineup of local vendors (including faves Buena Matcha and Ruby & Co.), and more, the scene is very reminiscent of the patches I visited regularly as a kid in Half Moon Bay—aka the World Pumpkin Capital. It’s a Halloween can’t-miss!
FORK N’ FILM: HOCUS POCUS
In the mood for a Halloween-themed dinner and a movie? Fork N’ Film’s upcoming Hocus Pocus night on October 18th conjures up the perfect blend of film and fare. The “carefully curated” event offers a “fully sensory experience” inspired by the beloved 1993 Disney classic. On the multi-course menu: Graveyard Gnocchi, Spellbook Brownies, and Dead Man’s Toes (breadsticks served in a mini casket, natch!)—paired with spellbinding cocktails like Potion of Youth and Black Flame Candle. Bon appétit, indeed!
OLD TOWN LA QUINTA FALL FESTIVAL
Photo ops, trick or treating, and face painting—oh my! Come celebrate the season the La Quinta way at Old Town’s annual Fall Festival, happening October 26th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Along with the aforementioned festive fun, this family-friendly event features a wine garden, a pumpkin patch, a farmers market, live music, and more. My favorite, Lucky Linqs, will also be popping up with her beautiful permanent jewelry at Mimi & Rae, so be sure to drop in for a spell!
LAVENDER NIGHTS
What better way to embrace the season than with a visit to a working farm? Through October 26th, 123 Farm in Cherry Valley (about 35 miles west of Palm Springs—and so worth the drive!) is hosting Lavender Nights, a celebration of all things lavender. Guests are invited to stroll 20 acres of sweet-smelling fields, sample lavender-infused fare, and wander olive groves draped in thousands of twinkle lights. The festivities also include wagon rides, a multitude of artisan shops, and hands-on activities like perfume blending, breadmaking, and tea tasting. It’s fall at its finest!
HAUNTED HACIENDA TOURS
My favorite Halloween event in the Valley, I look forward to tours of La Quinta’s famous Haunted Hacienda (aka J & J Ranch) every fall. Nearly every square inch of the historic 2.5-acre 1920s-era private residence—owned by Halloween enthusiasts John Miller and James Blanton—is overhauled to chilling perfection with spooky décor that changes annually, including all of the outbuildings! Taking place on October 30th, tickets run $10 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the La Quinta Historical Society.
Thanks for fall-owing along! From pumpkin patches to lavender nights, the desert is full of charm—and community—this time of year. I hope this list inspires some fall fun for you and your family. And if you’re curious about finding a home that feels just as warm and welcoming, I’m here to help.