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Lighting Of The Bay; Frosty Farm; Tree Lightings: SoCal Weekend

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

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 1.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 1. (Courtesy of Newport Dunes)

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, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 1.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

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Hidden Comedy: The Bunker, Burbank

"Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" Three Stooges Film Fest: Alex Theatre, Glendale

Kids Fun Zone: Crenshaw Imperial Plaza, Inglewood

Audubon Bird Walks: Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area, Los Angeles

Holiday Boutique: Beit T'Shuvah, Los Angeles

Unique Markets Holiday Pop-Up: Hudson Loft, Los Angeles

Small Business Saturday Pop-Up: Whimsy Pasadena, Pasadena


ORANGE COUNTY:

Kids Fun Zone Event: Anaheim Town Square, Anaheim

Shop Small Saturday: SOCO + The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

Statement Home's Small Saturday Pop-Up: Crews Quarters Newport, Costa Mesa

Cornucopia 5K Run: Huntington Beach Central Park, Huntington Beach

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

Laguna Ballet Sugar Plum Tea: Laguna Dance Theatre, Mission Viejo

Santa's Arrival & Celebration: City Hall, Mission Viejo

Breakfast with Santa: Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, Newport Beach

Champagne Brunch Cruise: Newport Beach

Lighting of the Bay: Newport Dunes, Newport Beach

Newport Beach Farmers' Market: Newport Beach

Tree-Lighting Ceremony: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

D. Yoder Family Sundays: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente


RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Pancake Breakfast with Santa: Banning Community Center, Banning

Family Story Time: Beaumont Library, Beaumont

Christmas at 123 Farm: 123 Farm and Highland Springs Ranch & Inn, Cherry Valley

Holiday Lighting Celebration: Corona Historic Civic Center, Corona

The Roar 5K: Diamond Valley Lake, Hemet

Live Music: California Celts: Pints & Quarts Gastropub, Lake Elsinore

Train to Santa's Workshop: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

"A Christmas Carol, The Musical": Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Candlelight Vigil: City Hall, Temecula

Live Music: Totally 80's Band: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula

Southwest Women's Chorus' "Christmas in the Air" Concert: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Temecula's 30th Anniversary Community Celebration: Civic Quad at the Civic Center, Old Town Temecula

Tree Lighting: Lorimar Vineyards & Winery, Temecula


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Holiday Open House: Kimberly Crest, Redlands


SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Holiday Teddy Bear Tea: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad

"Lighting of the Forum": The Forum Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Brunch with Santa: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

Christmas Pony Fundraiser: Sunshine Gardens, Encinitas

Holiday Bazaar Sip & Shop: Encinitas Elks Lodge, Encinitas

Sentíos Flamencos: California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Seas 'n' Greetings: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

Frosty Farm: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe

Chanukah Kids in the Kitchen: Chabad of East County, San Diego

Lady Day: A Billie Holiday Tribute: Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego

"Lady Zhaojun" Starring Li Yugang: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego

"Natale: Journey to the North Pole": Liberty Station, San Diego

Teddy Bear Teas: The Westgate Hotel, San Diego

Winter Wonder: Belmont Park, San Diego

Winter Wonderland at The Grand: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego

Rancho Christmas: Rancho Guajome Adobe, Vista


VENTURA COUNTY:

Silent Santa: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard


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