Barbie Pop-Up Truck; Holiday Parades; WinterFests: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California – from the southernmost tip 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. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 8.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

North Lake Pole: Altadena

Snowfest: Arcadia

Breakfast with Santa: Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills

Holiday Concert: Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills

Live Music: Amilia K Spicer: The Cinema Bar, Culver City

Gingerbread House Workshops: Hermosa Beach

Holiday Tree Lighting and Beach Cities Toy Drive: Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach

Sand Snowman Contest: The Clark Building, Hermosa Beach

Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First Presents "Comedy Night": The Arena Stage, Hollywood

Aquarium Holidays: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Parade of 1000 Lights: Shoreline Marina, Long Beach

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

Angel City Chorale's Holiday Concert & Sing-Along: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles

Breakfast with Santa: Nordstrom, Los Angeles

Chanukah Holiday Boutique: Temple Beth Hillel, Los Angeles

Chef Curtis Stone & Guest Chef Keller: Gwen LA, Los Angeles

Holiday Concert: North Hollywood, Los Angeles

Holiday Eats with Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten: Beverly Center, Los Angeles

Holiday Echo Park Craft Fair: Silver Lake, Los Angeles

Holiday Skating Rink: Westfield Century City, Los Angeles

Holiday Tree Lighting: Highland Park Senior Center, Los Angeles

Home for the Holidays Party: El Cid, Los Angeles

Live Music: Ari Hoenig Trio: The Blue Whale, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Children's Chorus Presents "A Ceremony of Carols": Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

Luminaria Festival: Campo de Cahuenga, Los Angeles

Nerf Challenge: Los Angeles

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles' DocuSlate Film Festival: South Park Center, Los Angeles

Santa's North Pole Village: Wisdome LA, Los Angeles

Staged Reading: "Max & Willy's Last Laugh": UCLA James Bridges Theater, Los Angeles

West Coast Craft: Skylight Row DTLA, Los Angeles

Holiday Fireworks Show: Manhattan Beach

Tree Lighting Ceremony: Marina Del Rey Hotel, Marina del Rey

"Sister Act the Musical": The Louise K. Taylor Performing Arts Center, Monrovia

Holiday Market: Palisades Village, Pacific Palisades

Holidayfest: The Shops on Lake Avenue, Pasadena

Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tour: Pasadena

Breakfast with Santa: Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica

Santa at the Mart: Brentwood Country Mart, Santa Monica

Children's Christmas Lane Parade: South Gate

A Very Merry Weekend: Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice

Holiday Sign Lighting Celebration: The Sidewalk Cafe, Venice

"The Nutcracker": Plummer Park's Fiesta Hall, West Hollywood

ORANGE COUNTY:

Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival: The Phoenix Club, Anaheim

Holiday Celebration: Anaheim Town Square, Anaheim

Santa Breakfast: Catal Restaurant, Anaheim

Tree Lighting and Holiday Village: Anaheim

Christmas Walk: Corona Del Mar

Live Music: Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band: Corona Del Mar

Holiday Open House: Chuck Jones Gallery, Costa Mesa

Holidays by Design: The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

OC Taco Festival: Orange County Market Place, Costa Mesa

Boat Rides with Santa: Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, Dana Point

San Clemente Choral Society's Holiday Concert: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Dana Point

Winter Festival & Tree Lighting: La Plaza Park, Dana Point

Tree Lighting: Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services, Fountain Valley

"The Nutcracker": Huntington Beach Union High School District Auditorium, Huntington Beach

"The Nutcracker Ballet": Goldenwest College Mainstage Theater, Huntington Beach

Artist Fabian Perez: Village Gallery, Irvine

Holiday Event: Woodbury Town Center, Irvine

"The Nutcracker": Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

Children's Craft Open House: Laguna Beach Public Library, Laguna Beach

Signature Series of Laguna Beach Books Featuring Dr. Schroeder: Laguna Beach Books, Laguna Beach

Christmas Tree Lighting: City Hall, Laguna Niguel

Holiday Parade: Laguna Niguel

Christmas Extravaganza: The Connection Church, Lake Forest

Winter Wonderland: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos

Drive-Thru Nativity: Mount of Olives Church, Mission Viejo

Spark of Love Toy Drive at The Coast Vintage Market: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

The Coast Vintage Market: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo

Breakfast with Santa: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

Christmas at the Cove: Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach

Newport Beach Farmers' Market: Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach

Holiday Party: Sendero Marketplace, Rancho Mission Viejo

Holiday Frozen Party: Plaza Antonio, Rancho Santa Margarita

Santa Stroll: Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita

Children's Reading Circle: Beach Town Books, San Clemente

Christmas at the Casa: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

Santa Paws Pups 'n Pints Fundraiser: Lost Winds Brewing Company, San Clemente

Santa's Village by the Sea: Community Center, San Clemente

Capistrano Lights: Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Open House: Karlin Meehan Studios, Santa Ana

California History Hike: Hellman Ranch Trail, Seal Beach

Christmas Concert: McGaugh Elementary School Auditorium, Seal Beach

Live Music: Troy Ritchie: Mess Hall, Tustin

Pet Photos with Santa: The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Breakfast with Santa & Santa Shoppe: Community Center, Banning

"Miracle on South Division Street": Woman's Club Community Center, Beaumont

WinterFest: Cherry Valley Grange Community Center, Beaumont

"Masterpiece": Coachella Valley Repertory, Cathedral City

Queen Palm International Film Festival Winter Screening Event: Mary Pickford Theater, Cathedral City

Tinsel Triathlon & 5K: West Valley High School, Hemet

International Tamale Festival: Indio

Winterfest: Lake Elsinore

Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar: Mt. San Jancito College Campus, Menifee

Donuts with Santa: Town Square Park, Murrieta

Family Flashback: "Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas": Reading Cinemas Cal Oaks, Murrieta

Festival of Trees: Town Square Park, Murrieta

Birding Walk-About: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Palm Desert

Desert Mountains Art Faire: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert

Festival of Lights Parade: Palm Springs

Cozy Cup Crafters Guild: Perris Library, Perris

Candlelight Classics: The Merc, Temecula

Live Music: Mrs. Jones' Revenge: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Taylor Kunysz: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Live Music: Woody and the Harrelsons: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Pet Photos with Santa: Petco, Temecula

"The Nutcracker": Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Fiber Festival and Holiday Market: Grove School Farmer's Market, Redlands

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Holiday Concert Benefiting Meals On Wheels San Diego: Carlsbad Community Church, Carlsbad

Christmas Tree Lighting: Piazza Carmel, Carmel Valley

Starlight Parade & Children's Faire: Chula Vista

Breakfast with Santa: San Dieguito County Park, Del Mar

Santa by the Sea: L'Auberge Del Mar, Del Mar

Breakfast with Santa: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

Trail Team Volunteer Event: Eagle Peak Ranch, Julian

Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival: La Jolla

Holiday Parade: Ocean Beach

Frosty Farm: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

Barbie Pop-Up Truck: Westfield UTC, San Diego

Green Routines Workshop: Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library, San Diego

Holiday Open House: Home Start's Thrift Boutique, San Diego

Jingle Bell Run: Liberty Station, San Diego

Live Music: NeaveTrio: Neil Morgan Auditorium at the Central Library, San Diego

Men's Event Fundraiser Featuring Comedian Modi Rosenfeld: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego

Menorah-Building Workshop: Home Depot, San Diego

Pokémon Regional Championships: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego

Santa at the Lakes: Santee Lakes, Santee

VENTURA COUNTY:

Monthly Makers Market: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Mad Hatter Holiday Festival; Holiday Trains: NorCal Weekend
  

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