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Lightscape; Ice Rink​​s; Lights At The Lakes​: SoCal Weekend

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

See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 27, including Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, California.
See what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 27, including Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, California. (Image via San Diego Botanic Garden/Sony Music)

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, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 27.

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.

Adoption Project 5K Turkey Trot: Palisades Park, Santa Monica

"Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience": Magic Box LA, Los Angeles

Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square: Downtown LA, Los Angeles

Holiday Road: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

Jonny Zye: Runway Playa Vista, Playa Vista

Kyng: Runway Playa Vista, Playa Vista

LA Kings Holiday Ice: L.A. Live, Los Angeles

"Lightscape": Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia

P.C. Pitstop: Cars and Coffee: Runway Playa Vista, Playa Vista

Sock Skating Rink: Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena

Torrance Antique Street Faire: Street Faire Antiques, Torrance


ORANGE COUNTY:

Ballet Etudes: "The Nutcracker": The Pavilion Event Plaza, Huntington Beach

Dreamer's Market Pop-Up Event: Trade Marketplace, Irvine

Holiday Character Meet and Greet: Grinch and Cindy Lou: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Holiday Christmas Carolers: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Holiday Music on The Green: Emma Jane Thommen: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Holiday Music on The Green: Sylvia Bosco: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Ice Rink: Paséa Hotel and Spa, Huntington Beach

"Let It Snow" with the Snow Queen and Princess: Bella Terra, Huntington Beach

Lil' Dickens Carolers: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Sleigh All Day Maker Market: In front of Century Theaters, Huntington Beach

Uncle Eddy's Lasagna Show and Talent Search: Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo


RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Christmas Nights: Highland Springs Ranch and Inn, Cherry Valley

Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Festivities: The Westin Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage

Coachella Valley Magic of Lights: Empire Polo Club, Indio

Friendsgiving High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Holiday Artisan Market: Batch Mead, Temecula

Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker": Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

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

Peltzer Ice Rink: Peltzer Family Cellars, Temecula

Photos With Santa: The Shops at Palm Desert, Palm Desert

"Reflect: Palm Desert": Melissa Morgan Fine Art, Palm Desert

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

WildLights: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert

Winterfest Ice Skating Rink: Indian Wells Golf Resort, Indian Wells


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Uptown Ice Rink: Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, Yucaipa


SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

"A Very Furry Christmas": Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Glice Skating: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego

Holiday Craft Fair: Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Holiday Market: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego

Holiday Ice Skating at Viejas Outlets: Viejas Casino and Resort Outlets, Alpine

Jurassic World: The Exhibition: Camino Del Rio North, San Diego

Lights at the Lakes: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee

"Lightscape": San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Rady Children's Hospital Outdoor Ice Rink: Liberty Station, San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music: Balboa Theatre, San Diego

Skating by the Sea: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

Talib Kweli, Madlib and The Routine: music Box, San Diego

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

"The Yellow Wallpaper": Tenth Avenue Arts Center, San Diego


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