Enchanted Village; Santa's Speedway; Tea Party: 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, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 20.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Clara's Nutcracker Tea Party: Virtual

Getting Creative: A Winter Solstice Retreat: Virtual

Hershey Felder as Tchaikovsky: Virtual

Jade Love Kids Foundation's Wine & Paint Fundraiser: Virtual

Peace Out 2020 Virtual Race: Virtual

Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Drive-Thru: Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale

"Sounds of the Season" Concert: Virtual

Sun & Sea Holiday Market: Offset Coffee, El Segundo

The Wallis' Digital Sorting Room Sessions: Virtual

ORANGE COUNTY:

Christmas Magic Show: Saddleback Irvine North, Irvine

Coast City Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Virtual

Edible Gardening Series with Lauren Anderson: Virtual

Festival of Trees: The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin

Virtual Artist-in-Residence: Kanneh-Masons Perform Rachmaninoff: Virtual

Zoom with Santa: Virtual

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Carrizo Canyon Interpretative Hike: Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert

Cookie Art Craft Class: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley

Drive-Thru Ham Giveaway: Banning

Galaxy Sip & Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or Virtual

Holiday Food & Toy Drive: Community Center, Murrieta

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Belly Up Livestream Virtual Tour: Virtual

Enchanted Village: A Drive-Thru Holiday Experience: Spring Valley

Five Christmas Celebrations: Virtual

Holiday Nights on the Bay: Flagship Cruises & Events. San Diego

"The Music of Christmas": Virtual

"The Polar Express" Virtual Storytime: Virtual

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Holiday Carriage Rides; Nutcracker Stay-At-Home: NorCal Weekend

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