Aquarium Holidays; Knott's Merry Farm; December Nights: 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. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 4.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles

Aquarium Holidays: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Author Signing: Diane Peterson: Coldwell Banker, Malibu

"Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience": Magic Box LA, Los Angeles

Family Dinner with Jodie Sweetin: The Comedy Store, Los Angeles

Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show: Fairplex 4, Pomona

Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square: Downtown LA, Los Angeles

Holiday Look In Home Tour: Pasadena Scottish Rite, Pasadena

Holiday Stroll: Old Town, La Verne

Holiday Treats for the Animals: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

L.A. Comic Con: Convention Center, Los Angeles

LA Kings Holiday Ice: L.A. Live, Los Angeles

"Lightscape": Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia

Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Experience: Irwindale Speedway and Event Center, Irwindale

Silent Sundays Series: "Girl Shy": San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel

Snow Globe Making Workshop: Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena

South Lake Avenue Holidayfest: South Lake Avenue, Pasadena

ORANGE COUNTY:

Anaheim Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Village: West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

Capistrano Lights: Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

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

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Laguna Niguel City Hall, Laguna Niguel

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano

Corona del Mar Christmas Walk: Corona del Mar Village, Corona del Mar

Fountain Valley Tree Lighting: Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Holiday Acapella Singing Quartet: Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

Holiday On Main Street: Main Street, Yorba Linda

Holiday Tree Fantasy: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

Holiday Tree Lighting: Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest

Ice Skating: Paséa Hotel and Spa, Huntington Beach

Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train and Santa's Village: Irvine Park Railroad, Orange

Jolly Trolley: Various stops, Dana Point

Joyful Sounds for the Holidays: St Andrew's By the Sea UMC, San Clemente

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

La Plaza Park Tree Lighting: La Plaza Park, Dana Point

Light a Light of Love: Downtown Huntington Beach

Lil' Dickens Carolers: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Monthly Gardening Checklist for December with David: Virtual via Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

"No Crappy Crafts" Holiday Craft Show: Trabuco General Store, Trabuco Canyon

Pacific Chorale: Carols by Candlelight: Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Newport Beach

Santa's Village By The Sea: Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente

Sleigh The Holidays: Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

Winter Fantasy: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach

Winter Fest OC: Orange County Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa

Winter Wonderland: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Bad Chemistry: Vitagliano Winery, Temecula

California Chamber Orchestra: Music for Movies: Gershwin Performing Arts Center, Murrieta

Candyland Christmas Parade: Gilbert Street and Florida Avenue to Santa Fe Street, Hemet

Christmas in the Air: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Christmas Nights: Highland Springs Ranch and Inn, Cherry Valley

Christmas Themed High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Donuts with Santa: Murrieta Town Square Park and Amphitheater, Murrieta

Inland Pacific Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside

International Tamale Fest: Miles Avenue Park, Indio

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Lorimar Santa Dinner: Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, Temecula

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert

Nutcracker Ballet: Europa Village Winery, Temecula

Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade: Palm Canyon Drive, between Ramon Road and Tachevah Road, Palm Springs

Temecula Valley Symphony Holiday Concert: Temecula Valley High School, Temecula

Tough Mudder SoCal: Lake Elsinore Storm, Lake Elsinore

Town Square Park Tree Lighting: Murrieta Town Square Park and Amphitheater, Murrieta

Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar: Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee

Viking Night: Batch Mead, Temecula

WildLights: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert

Winterfest: Historic Main Street, Lake Elsinore

Winterfest: Noble Creek Regional Park, Beaumont

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

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Downtown Redlands Christmas Parade: Downtown Redlands

Inland Pacific Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga

"Stuff A Plane" Charity Toy Drive: Redlands Municipal Airport, Redlands

Uptown Ice Rink: Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, Yucaipa

YMCA of the East Valley Holiday Home Tour and Boutique Weekend: Redlands

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

"A Very Furry Christmas": Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Balboa Park December Nights: Balboa Park, San Diego

Christmas Tree Lighting: Downtown Main Street, Ramona

Glice Skating: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego

Holiday Community Gathering and Bazaar: Spirit Yoga and Barre Studios, San Diego

Holiday in La Mesa Village: La Mesa Village, Downtown La Mesa

Holiday Ice Skating at Viejas Outlets: Viejas Casino and Resort Outlets, Alpine

Holidays At LEGOLAND: LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad

Jurassic World: The Exhibition: Camino Del Rio North, San Diego

La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival: La Jolla

Lights at the Lakes: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee

"Lightscape": San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village: Little Italy Neighborhood, San Diego

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair: Broadway Pier, San Diego

Rady Children's Hospital Outdoor Ice Rink: Liberty Station, San Diego

Ramona Valley Winery Holiday Wine Trail: Pamo Valley Winery, Ramona

SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Sips and Sweets with Santa: AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego

Skating by the Sea: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

The Story of Little Italy Guided Historical Tour Adventure: Cafe Zucchero, Little Italy, San Diego

"The Yellow Wallpaper": Tenth Avenue Arts Center, San Diego

Victorian Christmas Teas: Julian Tea and Cottage Arts, Julian

Vista Christmas Parade: Santa Fe, Historic Downtown and Vista Village, Vista

Wild Winter and Wild Winter Nocturnal: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

Winter Wonderlights: The Forum Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• 'A Christmas Carol;' Fantasy Of Lights; Holiday Train: NorCal Weekend

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