Festival Of Lights; Menorah And Tree Lightings: 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. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 28.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Beulah Fund Turkey Trot: Palisades Park, Santa Monica

Bixby Park Arts + Crafts Fair: Bixby Park, Long Beach

"Christmas In The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter" and "Grinchmas": Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City

Holiday Connection Adventure: The Los Angeles Museum of Love, Los Angeles

Hollywood Neighborhood Clean-Up: Parade Route: De Longpre Park, Los Angeles

LA Dodgers Stadium Holiday Festival Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Dodger Stadium Centerfield Plaza, Los Angeles

LA Kings Holiday Ice: L.A. LIVE’s Xbox Plaza, Los Angeles

Los Feliz Flea: John Marshall High School, Los Angeles

"Love Actually Live": Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills

Manhattan Beach Cars and Coffee: The Point, El Segundo

Playa Vista Farmer's Market: Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, Los Angeles

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

Shul by the Shore Grand Chanukah Extravaganza: 2ND & PCH, Long Beach

"The Nutcracker": The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

A Christmas Entertainment Extravaganza: Wilcox Manor, Tustin

"A Christmas Story": Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

Breakfast With Santa: Catal Restaurant, Anaheim

Chanukah on the Pier: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

Hikari: A Festival of Lights: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Hooray for Hanukah: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Night of Lights OC: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

"Nutcracker": Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim

Outdoor Menorah Lighting Ceremony and Concert: Chabad Center for Jewish Life, Newport Beach

Poppi Seed Market: Merry Maker Edition: Poppi Seed Market, Tustin

Santa Is Coming to Town: Laguna Niguel Promenade, Laguna Niguel

Santa's Arrival and Illumination: City Hall, Mission Viejo

Sugar Plum Tea: Laguna Dance Theatre, Mission Viejo

The Great Holiday Feast: A Celebration for Wizards, Inspired by Harry Potter: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Chanukah at the River: The River Ampitheater, Rancho Mirage

Christmas Nights at 123 Farm: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley

Classics at The Merc: The Merc, Temecula

Duck Pond Menorah Lighting: Duck Pond, Temecula

Festival of Lights: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside

Festival of Trees Holiday Fair: Crestmore Manor, Jurupa Valley

Holiday Market at Europa Village: Europa Village, Temecula

Merry Movie Nights: The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert

Randall Henderson Trail Interpretative Hike: Art Smith Trailhead, Palm Desert

"The Nutcracker Ballet": Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

"The Polar Express": Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

Tree Lighting Festival in the Courtyard: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Chanukah! Menorah of Gratitude: El Cajon Centennial Plaza, El Cajon

Chanukah at the Mall: Westfield North County, Escondido

Christmas On The Farm: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Country Christmas Tree Lighting: Pioneer Park, Julian

Elder Island with Clavvs: Music Box, San Diego

Hanukkah Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Hanukkah Festivities and Menorah Lighting: Liberty Station, San Diego

Holiday Fest: Grossmont Center, La Mesa

Holiday Hayride: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Lighting of The Forum: The Forum Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Mud Slide Slim: Music Box, San Diego

The Greyboy Allstars: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

The Last Waltz With Mrs. Henry and Friends: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

"Whose Live Anyway?": California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Holiday Lights Train; Menorah And Tree Lightings: NorCal Weekend

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