This Weekend In SoCal: BootCamp Challenge; Sandcastle Contest; Off The Hook Seafood Festival

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Southern California -- from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in L.A.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, do see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Oct. 1 to Sunday, Oct. 2.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Easter Seals Southern California Launches “Strides for Disability” 5k Run & 3k Family Fun Walk - Long Beach

Beach Clean Up Event: Palos Verdes

Activate Uptown Block Party - Long Beach

Raptor Ramble - Seal Beach

Audubon Bird Walks in the San Fernando Valley

Agoura Hills/ Westlake Village Century Family Bike Ride for Wounded Vets

JAMIE LEE CURTIS READING & BOOK SIGNING, Sat., Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. - Ages 4 to 8, FREE at Children's Book World - Los Angeles

BOO at the L.A. ZOO Offers Spooky Caves, Up-Close Visits with Crawly Animals and Other Halloween Fun

Off The Hook Seafood Festival Returns to the Santa Monica Pier Oct. 1

West Hollywood Library to Celebrate Fifth Birthday with a Big Bash

Old Pasadena Walking Tours

One Chicken Fest! Environmental Festival in North Hollywood

7th Annual The Big Draw LA

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ORANGE COUNTY:

55th Annual Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar

Founder's Day Fair in Aliso Viejo

Celebrate the SUNDays at Pacific City - Huntington Beach

Orange County Young Professionals Casino Night Fundraiser - Corona Del Mar

My Edible Garden Series | What to do in October with Steve Hampson - Corona Del Mar

World’s Longest Running Triathlon Kicks Off at Newport Dunes Oct 2

Top-ranked Chef Recalls Germanic Roots in Bringing Oktoberfest to Life in Newport Beach

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

A Day of Wine & Chocolate" Benefiting Hospice of the Valleys - Temecula

Spirit Run For The Arts - Temecula

Community Wide Garage Sales at Solera Oak Valley Greens HOA - Beaumont

Winning Women: Powerful Steps to Total Success and Joy - Palm Springs

10th Annual Blessing of the Animals and First Pet Fair - Temecula

9th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition - Temecula

Award-Winning Country Singer/Songwriter Jamey Johnson Performs at Pechanga Resort & Casino - Temecula

Free Waste Composting Workshop - San Jacinto

$65 Fall Youth Co-ed Volleyball League! - Murrieta

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Fall Village Clothing Swap - Carlsbad

Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest Family Fall Festival

15th Annual BootCamp Challenge - San Diego

oktOVERfest - Santee

PurpleStride San Diego 2016

Grape Day 5k - Escondido

The Great Pumpkin - Carlsbad

Encore Presentation of "History Alive" - Lemon Grove

Fallbrook Country Car Show - Sunday, October 2, 2016

San Diego Museum Council: Kids Free in October

Huge BARN SALE - Ramona

Coronado Playhouse Presents "Seussical the Musical"

Master Class Series with John Malashock and Live Accompaniment - San Diego

The 7th Annual Wine Tasting Celebration sponsored by The Knights of Columbus at Santa Sophia Parish - Spring Valley

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Heading to Northern California, by chance? Then see: This Weekend In NorCal: Harvest Fair & Grape Stomp; Pumpkin Patches; Birthday Party At Pier

--Images courtesy of Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, 2016 BootCamp Challenge, OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival