Enchanted Forest Of Light; Hot Air Balloon Fest: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 21.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

"A Garden Adventure in Seed Starting, Wine and Craft Beer": The Cook's Garden Venice, Los Angeles

"Christmas in Color": Animated Light Show Drive-Thru: Raging Waters Los Angeles, San Dimas

Enchanted Descanso Gardens announced ... that it will once again be holding its beloved holiday event ... Enchanted Forest of Light this year. of Light: Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge

Jackalope Art Festival: Central Park, Pasadena

Magical Moon Mobile: Virtual via Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Orchestra Santa Monica: "Musical Return and Gathering": Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica

Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival: North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena

Turkey Dash & Trot 5K/1K: South El Monte City Hall, South El Monte

Virtual Turkey Trot: Virtual via Five Acres, The Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Los Angeles County, Altadena

Vroman's: Special Storytime Featuring Victoria Kahn Presenting "Rubylicious": Playhouse Village, Pasadena

"What I Did Last Summer" Exhibition: bG Gallery, Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Fun Run: Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, by Angel Stadium, Anaheim

"Annie": Mission Viejo City Hall, Mission Viejo

Christmas Tree Lighting: Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach

Gifts and Goodies Holiday Boutique: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo

Holidayz at the Park: Great Park, Irvine

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

Magic of Lights: Angel Stadium, Anaheim

Plaza Navideña: Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana

Pre-Chanukah Menorah Lighting: Eisenhower Park at Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach

Seal Beach Turkey Trot & Kids' 1K "Don't be a Turkey Trot": Main Street, Seal Beach

Tamale Workshop: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos

Winter Fantasy: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Arabian Nights Storytime with Jasmine: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Backhausdance: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta: Downtown Festival Lawn, Cathedral City, and Various Locations

Christmas Nights at 123 Farm: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley

Country Live! at The Merc: The Merc, Temecula

Desert Cancer Foundation's Corks & Cuisine: Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert

Elsinore Community Annual Turkey Giveaway: Elks Lodge, Wildomar

GraceGiving: Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Temecula

Havana Nights: Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds: Somerset Winery, Temecula

Holiday Hugs Market & Toy Drive: Temeku Cinemas, Temecula

Hometown Country Music Fest: Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium, Lake Elsinore

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race: Galway Downs, Temecula

Self Care Sip & Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley and Virtual

Turkey Trot 5k & Kids 1-Mile Dash Run: Lake Perris State Recreation, Perris

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

An Evening with Musiq Soulchild: Music Box, San Diego

"Antigone": MiraCosta College, Oceanside

Cars & Coffee: San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego

Doggie Street Festival: NTC Park, Liberty Station, San Diego

Exhibition Celebration: Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside

Fooz Fighters: Tribute to Foo Fighters: Music Box, San Diego

Hanukkah Happening: Josh and the Jamtones: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, La Jolla

Holiday Street Fair: Downtown Encinitas

Holidays at LEGOLAND: LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad

Mother Goose Parade: Main Street, El Cajon

Nevada St. Nerd Market: Mission Avenue, Oceanside

Pine Mountain Logs: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Poway Symphony Orchestra: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway

San Diego Toys For Tots Event: Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack, Del Mar

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Harry Potter Film Concert Series; Turkey Trots: NorCal Weekend

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