'Grinchmas'; Lighted Boat Parades; Holiday Zoo Lights: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events 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. 10 to Sunday, Dec. 11.

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 Lighting Ceremony & Winter Festival, Altadena

Outdoor, Holiday Ice-Skating Rink: Shops At Santa Anita, Arcadia

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

'Festival Of Lights' Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert, Azusa

Angel City Christmas Concert: Bel Air Church, Bel Air

Justin Rudd 'Joy To World' Christmas Concert, Belmont Shore

Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Baking Contest, Beverly Hills

Holiday Glowing Gardens: Beverly Cañon Gardens, Beverly Hills

Complimentary Photos With Santa: Brentwood Country Mart, Brentwood

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

Holiday Festival & Parade - Hometown Holidays, Chatsworth

Luminaria Nights, Claremont

Santa's Holiday Island: Heritage Park, Cerritos

'Celebration Of Dance' Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, Culver City

Winter Snow Fest & Craft Fair, Diamond Bar

Winter Gift Market: Mohawk Bend, Echo Park

Glendora Christmas Parade, Glendora

'California Great Santa Stroll' For Mychal's Learning Place, Hermosa Beach

Photos with Santa- Ovation Hollywood, Hollywood

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

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

Winter Wonderland & Santa, La Verne

Winter Family Festival at Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach

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

Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre 'Joys Of the Season': Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine, Malibu

Holidays, Santa & Reindeer At Malibu Country Mart, Malibu

'Santa Paws' Santa Photos & Shelter Donations: Malibu Bluffs Park, Malibu

Holiday Fest, Snow Park & Fireworks, Manhattan Beach

Holiday Boat Parade & Fireworks, Marina del Rey

Nutcracker String Quartet and Brunch, Marina del Rey

Free Photos with Santa & Snow, Montrose-La Crescenta

'Winter Wonderland' Holiday Festival & Santa, Northridge

'Holiday Stroll' Wonderland & Santa: Palisades Village, Pacific Palisades

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

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

Annual Christmas Parade, Pomona

Annual Holiday Concert At The Pier, Redondo Beach

Los Angeles Ballet 'The Nutcracker.' Redondo Beach

Music for Mutts & Meow-ers Holiday Sing-Along Fundraiser Concert, Rolling Hills Estates

Open Air Holiday Boutique, Rolling Hills Estates

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

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

Santa Parade & Meet 'N Greet, Sierra Madre

Children's Christmas Lane Parade & Festival, South Gate

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop 'A Christmas Carol, South Pasadena

Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Art Show & Artist Reception, Topanga

Antique Street Faire Holiday Show, Torrance

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

Six Flags Magic Mountain 'Holiday In The Park' Valencia

'Winter Jam' Snow Zone, Games, Food Trucks & More, Walnut

Galina Morozova Holiday Ballet Show, West Hollywood

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

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ORANGE COUNTY:

Celtic Christmas with Dirk Freymuth & "Titanic" & "Outlander" Piper Eric Rigler, Aliso Viejo

Pet Photos With Santa Returns to Brea Mall, Brea

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

Nights Of 1000 Lights': Sherman Gardens, Corona Del Mar

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

‘Tis the Season for “An OC Mix Holiday” Event at SOCO, Costa Mesa

Menorah Building Workshop, Costa Mesa

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

'Surfin’ USA' Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights, Dana Point

Ballet Academy & Movement Nutcracker, Dana Point

Huntington Harbour Holiday Boat Parade, Huntington Beach

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

Holiday Boutique, Irvine

TRADE Marketplace Japan Festival, Irvine

Annual 'Winter Fantasy' Fest: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach

The Nutcracker, Laguna Beach

Sukhdev Dail Announces His Open Studio & Arroyo Artists' Collective, Laguna Beach

Annual Holiday Parade, Laguna Niguel

Annual Candlelight Walk: Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest

Christmas Extravaganza: Santa Pictures, Inflatables, Christmas Train, Music, Popcorn, Lake Forest

Los Alamitos Ballet Sugar Plum's Realm, Los Alamitos

2nd Sunday In The Chapel - Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Los Alamitos

Holiday Harmonies, Mission Viejo

'Rudolph's Rink' Outdoor Ice Skating, Mission Viejo

24th Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour, Newport Beach

Lighting Of The Bay & Christmas Tree Lot: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Lil’ Dickens Carolers, Newport Beach

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train & Santa's Village, Orange

Casa Lumina Holiday Walk: Casa Romantica Cultural Center & Gardens, San Clemente

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

Guo Pei: Art of Couture Holiday Tours, Santa Ana

Pre-Chanukah Menorah Lighting, Seal Beach

United in Light, Tustin

Holiday 'Dry Land Boat Parade' Villa Park

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Santa Visits 2022: 7 Stops, 7 City Parks, Banning

"Olde Tyme Christmas at The Ranch" Banning

Pass Chorale "A Celebration of Christmas" Concert, Banning

Holiday Light Parade & Market, Beaumont

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

Holiday Parade Of Lights & Festival, Desert Hot Springs

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

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

Visit With Santa: Free at Motte Historical Car Museum, Menifee

Live Nativity w/LKMinistries, Murrieta

Illuminate Silverlakes, Norco

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

'Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols' Christmas Concert: St. Margaret's Church, Palm Desert

Breakfast with the Grinch, Palm Desert

Modern Men — “STARS - A Galaxy of Song” Palm Springs

DO NOT REMOVE LABEL — Desert Ensemble Theatre, Palm Springs

'Polar Express' Holiday Train Ride & Santa: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

'Festival Of Lights': Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside

Free Showing: A Christian Christmas Carol, Temecula

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

Eco Wreath Making Workshop, Temecula

Aloha Holiday Market, Temecula

Breakfast With Santa: Fire Station, Wildomar

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

'A Very Bizzy Christmas' Family Fest & Santa: Bizzyland Gardens, Crestline

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

Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker' Rancho Cucamonga

Star Stomp - A FREE Christmas Musical, Redlands

Inland Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker': California Theatre, San Bernardino

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

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

'Winter Wonderlights' Holiday Light Show & Snowfall, Carlsbad

Visits With Santa: The Forum, Carlsbad

Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa’s Gingerbread Academy, Carlsbad

Holidays At LEGOLAND, Carlsbad

Holiday Artisan Market, Carlsbad

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

San Diego Bay Parade Of Lights, Coronado & San Diego

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

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

Skate Rising Holiday Jacket Drive, Encinitas

Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade, Escondido

Craft Fair, Imperial Beach

Christmas Begins in Heaven, Jamul

Birdstock Musical Festival & Holiday Market, La Jolla

The Nutcracker: In A Nutshell, La Mesa

Harbor Parade Of Lights, Oceanside

'Christmas In The Park' Train Rides & Santa, Poway

Church holds Blue Christmas Remembrance Service, Rancho Bernardo

Holiday 'Wild Winter' & 'Wild Winter Nocturnal': Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

San Diego Bay Parade Of Lights, San Diego

The Good News Festival, San Diego

SD Zoo Holiday 'Jungle Bells' San Diego

Winter Express Experience, San Diego

Celebration of Light, Santa Ysabel

Christmas In The Valley & Santa Visits: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

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VENTURA COUNTY:

'Christmas On Farm' Santa, Reindeer, Wagon Rides & Tree Lot: Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark

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Heading to Northern California? See: 'Glowfari'; Lighted Boat Parades; German Holiday Mart: NorCal Weekend

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