Many tricksters and spooky costumes were seen around the Valley.
In Palm Springs, a Halloween carnival full of kids of all ages!
Goblins and little goblins played games, went through a haunted house, and of course, grabbed as much candy as they could fit in their bags.
After years of shortened Halloween celebrations during the pandemic, many were excited to have this spooky event!
“Just seeing all the kids dressed up. I love kids so I have my daughter there who has her little costume ready to go. But I like to see them enjoy being outside of course, you know why not be outside enjoying themselves, having a good time,” said Niriesha Turner, a Palm Springs resident.
The kids were dressed in all kinds of costumes, from dinosaurs to princesses to superheroes!
“I love how we get all the love candy and, and there’s a bunch of costumes,” said 6-year-old Miyah dressed as Jack Skellington.
“I like to trick or treat with my family and spend time watching scary movies,” said 8-year-old Michael dressed as Captain America.
The Halloween carnival was scaled down in recent years, but organizers say they were happy to bring it back to its original form.
“Do you see the smile on my face? And it’s even better when you see the smiles on the faces of the families who are here today to take advantage of the treats. We have kids literally holding the bag with two hands, pulling candy out, people, we’re waiting to get inside to make a safe, fun treat. Trick or treating,” said Jarvis Crawford, Community Center Manager for the Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center.
Children also took to the streets and neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, collecting candy and showing off their costumes.
A reminder to parents: be sure to check your children’s food before letting them eat it. Anything that looks open or tampered with should be thrown away.
