Pinot Noir Festival; 'Hotel Transylvania' Bus Tour: 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, Jan. 8 to Sunday, Jan. 9.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles

"Hotel Transylvania": Johnny Monster Bus and Character Tour: Various stops, Los Angeles County

Long Beach Symphony Presents "Violins of Hope": Long Beach Terrace Theater, Long Beach

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Presents "Strings for the Ages": The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage, Santa Monica

Pasadena Bead & Design Show: Hilton Pasadena, Pasadena

Tierkreis LA: Culver City Ivy Substation, Culver City

ORANGE COUNTY:

Bubble Bath Day: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

"Cabaret": Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, Huntington Beach

Dia de los Reyes: Argyros Plaza at Segerstron Center, Costa Mesa

Family Tour of Sherman Gardens: Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona Del Mar

Monthly Gardening Checklist for January with Sarah Smith: Virtual via Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Book Signing with Author Kevin Goetz: Just Fabulous Palm Springs, Palm Springs

Christmas Nights at 123 Farm: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley

Classics at The Merc: The Merc, Temecula

Delirium Musicum: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula

Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula

Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Palm Desert

Self Care Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and Virtual

Speakeasy at The Merc: The Merc, Temecula

Stand-Up Comedy with Jason Stuart: Desert Rose Playhouse, Palm Springs

Walking In My Purpose Sip and Paint: Phearless, Moreno Valley, and Virtual

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Broomball: San Diego Ice Arena, San Diego

Mason Jennings: Music Box, San Diego

Rancho La Costa Restoration: La Costa Preserve, Carlsbad

Red Not Chili Peppers, Digital Bath: Music Box, San Diego

Rick Trotter Band: San Dieguito Post 416, Encinitas

The California Honeydrops: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Willow Harvest: Boulder Creek Preserve, Descanso

Winter Wonderland: Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, La Jolla

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Hot Chocolate 15K/5K; Comedy Shows; Live Music: NorCal Weekend

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