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​Boots & Brews; Grape Stomps; Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: SoCal Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 3 to Sunday, Sept. 4, including Julian Grape Stomp Festa at Menghini Winery in Julian, California.
See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Sept. 3 to Sunday, Sept. 4, including Julian Grape Stomp Festa at Menghini Winery in Julian, California. (Image courtesy of Julian Chamber of Commerce)

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, Sept. 3 to Sunday, Sept. 4.

Find out what's happening in Encinitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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


LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Find out what's happening in Encinitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Boots and Brews Country Music Festival: Central Park, Santa Clarita

Friendship Buddies Stand-Up Comedy Showcase: Verdugo Bar, Los Angeles

"I Gotta Crow: A Stand-Up Show": The Crow, Santa Monica

MAMA's Seafood Boil: Mama Shelter Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Oktoberfest: El Segundo Brewing Co., El Segundo

Saved by the 90s: The Bourbon Room, Los Angeles

Summerween Rooftop Movies: ROW DTLA, Los Angeles

Thinkspace Projects: September Group and Solo Shows: Thinkspace Gallery, Los Angeles

Thomas Truck Tour: Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance

Utopia Tribe: Mama Shelter Los Angeles, Los Angeles


ORANGE COUNTY:

Aging As Art: A Juried Photography Contest: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Asian American Expo: OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa

Casa Romantica Presents Little Folk Club: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

"Cold War: Soviet, Spies and Secrets": The Richard Nixon Library and Museum, Yorba Linda

D. Yoder Family Sundays Casa Romantica 95th Anniversary Celebration: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

Dinos in the City: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Food Truck Event: Irvine Auto Center, Irvine

Jazz Jam: Mess Hall Market, Tustin

Joyfest Folk Music Concert Series: Silverado Fairgrounds and Community Center, Silverado

K-Play! Fest Orange County: OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa

Live Music on the Green: Jake Hitt: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Live Music on the Green: Jonny Zye: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

"Meet the Artists" Spotlight Talks: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Monthly Gardening Checklist for September with David: Livestream via Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Running Hot: Biergarten @ Old World HB, Huntington Beach


RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Bad Chemistry: Vitagliano Winery, Temecula

Free Axe Throwing: Batch Mead Tasting Room, Temecula

Grape Stomp: South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, Temecula

Indoor Palm Springs Certified Farmers' Market: Palm Springs Pavilion, Palm Springs

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Lavender Nights: 123 Farm, Beaumont

Soulful Sundays with Keisha D: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party: Toyota Arena, Ontario


SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Discovery Tour: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, Encinitas

Family Fun Day: San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, Encinitas

Julian Grape Stomp Festa: Menghini Winery, Julian

Mahalia: Music Box, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego Zoo, San Diego

Slightly Stoopid Afterparty with Ras1, Jakob Nowell: Music Box, San Diego

Taste of Italy Food Tour: Little Italy, San Diego

The FABBA Show and High Tide Society: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

"The Pleasure Trials": Moxie Theatre, San Diego

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


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