Holiday Ferris Wheel; Walk- & Drive-Thru Light Shows: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events for the weekend throughout Southern California — from the southernmost part of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Dec. 25.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

'Christmas Tree Lane' Holiday Lights Display: Santa Rosa Avenue, Altadena

'Lightscape' Holiday Walk-Thru: L.A. Arboretum, Arcadia

Holiday Glowing Gardens: Beverly Cañon Gardens, Beverly Hills

'Holiday Road' Immersive Walking Experience: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

Children's Theatre Of Long Beach Carolers: Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos

Los Angeles Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Dolby Theatre, Hollywood

Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Walk-Thru Experience, Irwindale

'Enchanted Forest Of Light': Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge

'Shogun Santa' Visits: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

Outdoor, DTLA Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Pershing Square, Los Angeles

'L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow' Holiday Walk-Thru, Los Angeles

Astra Lumina LA - Enchanted Night Walk: South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates

Storybook-Themed 'Sock Skating Rink': Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena

Pasadena Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker Ballet.' Pasadena

Christmas Eve: Family Service, Pasadena

Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service, Pasadena

PCC's Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Rancho Palos Verdes

'Skating In The Park' Holiday, Outdoor Ice Skate Rink, Rancho Palos Verdes

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Redondo Beach

'Christmas In Color' Holiday Lights Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles, San Dimas

Ferris Wheel Holiday Light Show: Pacific Park/Pier, Santa Monica

'Ice At Santa Monica' Outdoor Skating Rink, Santa Monica

Third Street Promenade Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Concert, Santa Monica

Universal Studios Hollywood 'Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Christmas' & 'Grinchmas., Universal City

Six Flags Magic Mountain 'Holiday In The Park' Valencia

'Woodland Hills On Ice' Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink, Woodland Hills

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ORANGE COUNTY:

'Knott's Merry Farm': Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park

'Winter Fest OC' Holiday Carnival, Ice Skating & Santa: OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

South Coast Repertory 'A Christmas Carol': Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa

Paséa Hotel Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Huntington Beach

'Hikari - A Festival Of Lights': Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Spectrum Center's Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink, Irvine

'The Wonderful Winter Of Oz: A Holiday Panto': Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

Christmas Eve Services at Mount of Olives Church, Mission Viejo

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Newport Beach

Chanukah Comedy Night, Newport Beach

Chanukah Concert and Gelt Drop, Newport Beach

Winter Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Civic Center, Santa Ana

Holiday 'Capistrano Lights': Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

'Christmas Nights' Santa, Village & 1 Million Lights: 123 Farm-Highlands Springs Ranch, Cherry Valley

'Winterfest' Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Indian Wells Golf Resort, Indian Wells

'Magic Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Empire Polo Club, Indio

Illuminate Silverlakes, Norco

'WildLights' Holiday Lights Display: Living Desert Zoo, Palm Desert

Peltzer Winery's Holiday, Outdoor, Ice Skating Rink, Temecula

'Temecula On Ice' Holiday, Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink, Temecula

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

SkyPark At Santa’s Village Holiday, Ice-Skating Rink, Skyforest/Lake Arrowhead

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Outdoor, Holiday Ice Skating At Viejas Outlets: Viejas Casino & Resort, Alpine

Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights, Bonsall

Holidays At LEGOLAND, Carlsbad

Sesame Place San Diego 'A Very Furry Christmas Celebration' Chula Vista

Hanukkah 'Menorah, Movie & Chinese' Chula Vista

'Skating By The Sea' Holiday Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado

'Snow N Glow Holiday Festival' Snow Hill & Lights Walk-Thru: Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Holiday 'Glice' Skating Rink: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Del Mar

‘Lightscape’ Holiday Walk-Thru: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Lemon Grove

SD Zoo Holiday 'Jungle Bells' San Diego

Lights at the Lakes Holiday Light Show, Santee

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VENTURA COUNTY:

'Christmas On Farm': Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark

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Heading to Northern California? See: Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland; Outdoor Ice Skating: NorCal Weekend

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