Parade Of Lights; LEGO Truck Tour; Santa's Village: 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. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 12.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

18th Street Community Winter Open House: 18th Street Campus, Santa Monica

Adopt a Senior for the Holidays Donation: Virtual via Studio City Chamber of Commerce, Studio City

An Echo Park Christmas: InsideOut Church Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Angel City Christmas Concert Extravaganza: Bel Air Church, Los Angeles

Breakfast with Santa: War Memorial Building, South Pasadena

Christmas on the Farm: Moorpark Farm Center, Moorpark

Christmas Tree Lane: Santa Rosa Avenue, Between Woodbury Road and Altadena Drive, Altadena

Cooking with Eva and Amy: Recipes for the Holidays: Virtual via Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles' "A Holiday Homecoming": Royce Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, Westwood

Glendora Christmas Parade: Glendora Village, Glendora

Holiday Concert on the Pier: West End of The Pier, Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach

Holiday Fest: Plaza West Covina, West Covina

Holiday in the Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia

Holiday Paw-ty and Artists Craft Fair: Deane Dana Friendship Park and Nature Center, Rancho Palos Verdes/San Pedro

Holiday Road Walk-Thru Light Show: King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

"Home Alone" in Concert: Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

"Joy to the World!" Southern California Brass Consortium Concert: Bay Shore Church, Long Beach

JTOWN JINGLES: Japanese Village Plaza, Los Angeles

L.A. Zoo Lights: Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles

LEGO Holiday Truck Tour: Various locations, Los Angeles County

Los Angeles Ballet's Production of "The Nutcracker": Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach

Maddie Poppe's Acoustic Christmas: The Venice West, Venice

Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks: Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade: Marina Del Rey

Montrose Old Town Christmas Activities: Honolulu Avenue, Montrose

One Coast Holiday Homes Tour and Bazaar: One Coast, Pacific Palisades

Pasadena Chorale presents "Given": First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, Pasadena

Pomona Christmas Parade: Downtown Pomona

"Recuerdos" Vintage Pop-Up Market: The Bamboo Club, Long Beach

San Marino Fire Department's Toy Drive: San Marino Fire Station 91, San Marino

Santa Visits and Themed Photo Nights: Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach

Santa's North Pole Journey: Westfield Century City, Los Angeles

The California Great Santa Stroll: Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach

Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show: Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga

Visits and Photos with Santa: Brentwood Country Mart, Santa Monica

Winter Frolic and Sock Skating Rink: Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena

Winter Jam '21: Suzanne Park, Walnut

Winter Wonderland: Heritage Park, La Verne

ORANGE COUNTY:

Breakfast with Santa: Fountain Valley Recreation Center, Fountain Valley

Breakfast with Santa: Oso Creek Golf Course, Mission Viejo

Carols 'Round the Lake: SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita

Christmas at the OC Zoo: Orange County Zoo, Orange

Christmas Countdown: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Dry Land Boat Parade: Villa Park

Holiday Spectacular: The Shops at Rossmoor, Seal Beach

Holistic Holiday Makers Market: Collective Energy Studios, San Clemente

Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade: Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel

"Merry Christmas Darling": Carpenters' Christmas: Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

Santa + Sirens Holiday Toy Drive: Rodeo 39 Public Market, Stanton

Snow Day: Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, Laguna Niguel

The Coast Vintage Market: Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills

Winter Slime Time with Girl Scouts: The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo

Yule-Tide Market: Ocean Institute, Dana Point

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Angel Tree Christmas Party: Elks Lodge #2591, Wildomar

Bad Chemistry: Dorry's Bar & Grill at Tom's Farms, Temescal Valley

Breakfast with Santa: Palm Desert Community Center, Palm Desert

Candlelight Classics: The Merc, Temecula

Christmas Nights: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley

Holiday Craft Fair: Indio Community Center Park, Indio

Holiday Light Parade: Downtown Beaumont

Old Tyme Christmas at the Ranch: Gilman Ranch Museum, Banning

Parade of Lights and Holiday Festival: Desert Hot Springs

Santa Tea Time: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

Speakeasy: The Merc, Temecula

Temecula Holiday Sip and Shop: Batch Mead, Temecula

"The Nutcracker": Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside

Tinsel Triathlon and 5K: West Valley High School, Hemet

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

A Home for the Holidays: Redlands Animal Shelter, Redlands

A Very Bizzy Christmas: Bizzyland Gardens, Crestline

Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 5K and Elves Trot: Loma Linda Fire Station, Loma Linda

SkyPark at Santa's Village: SkyPark at Santa's Village, Skyforest

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

A Night with Santa Cow: Chick-fil-A, Del Sur, San Diego

Ales N' Rails: San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego

Breakfast with Surfin' Santa: Seaport Village Lighthouse District, San Diego

Carols by Candlelight: California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Christmas Concerts: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego

Christmas in the Park: Old Poway Park, Poway

Christmas with the Animals: Lions Tigers & Bears, Alpine

Craftronics: Central Library, San Diego

Family Day with Santa: San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego

Healing Fair: Children's Nature Retreat Foundation, Alpine

Holiday Market: Rising Co., Oceanside

Holiday Parade of Lights Cruise: Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego

International Cheetah Day Tours: Wild Wonders, Bonsall

John Mayall and Walter Trout: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway

Kids Christmas Crafts and Santa Visit: Mission Valley Library, San Diego

Marc Broussard: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

North Coast Symphony Presents "Seasonal Splendor": Encinitas Community and Senior Center, Encinitas

Nutcracker Tea Party: Liberty Station Conference Center, San Diego

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights: Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade: Pacific Beach, San Diego

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: San Diego and Coronado

San Diego Santa Run: Pacific Beach, San Diego

Santa at the Campground: Santee Lakes, Santee

Shelter Dog Toy Drive: Little Italy Dog Park, San Diego

The Slackers with the Aggrolites and We Are The Union: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Virtual Marine Mammals of California: Virtual via San Diego Public Library, San Diego

Virtual Messy Science: Virtual via San Diego Public Library, San Diego

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Lighted Boat Parades; Glowfari; 'The Nutcracker': NorCal Weekend

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