Vegan Camping Fest; Butterfly Day; Peppa Pig 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, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 15.

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

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Back-To-School Drive-Thru Distribution: Allies for Every Child, Culver City

Chianne and Raya Diaz: The Viper Room, West Hollywood

CicLAvia Sundays: Wilmington Waterfront Park, Los Angeles

Dolly Ave: Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles

Family Litter Scavenger Hunt: Northridge Park, Northridge

Goat Yoga: The Gamble House, Pasadena

GoGo Squeez and Crayola Interactive Mural Making: 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Inner Peace Through Meditation: Platt Branch Library, Woodland Hills

New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles

Summer Swing Nights: Automobile Driving Museum, El Segundo

"The Croods" Drive-In Movie: Electric Dusk Drive-In, Glendale

Trail Crew Intro Course: Portuguese Bend Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes

What is a Landmark? Cultural Equity in the Remembrance of Places: Virtual via 18th Street Arts Center, Santa Monica

ORANGE COUNTY:

1940s Paint/Sculpt-Out: Hilbert Museum of California Art, Orange

Concert in the Park: The Trip: Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda

DiscOasis: South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates

Endless Summer Bash: BMW of Buena Park, Buena Park

Free Comic Book Day: Orange Public Library and History Center, Orange

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Orange Public Library and History Center, Orange

Mimosa Girls Drag Brunch: STRUT Bar & Club, Costa Mesa

Monarch Butterfly Day: Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley

Movies on the Lawn: "The Croods: A New Age": Orange County Great Park Terraced Lawn, Irvine

Photography Class: Macro Lens Mania: Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar

Symphony in the Cities and Prelude in the Park: Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo

Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off: Peppertree Park, Tustin

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

1920s Library Night: Batch Mead, Temecula

Bad Chemistry: Old Town Blues Club, Temecula

Cat Adoption Event: PetSmart Temecula, Temecula

Free Comic Book Day: Calimesa Branch Library, Calimesa

Fun With Dick and Jane Band: Jolene's Bar & Lounge, Palm Desert

Rhythm on the Vine Jazz Concert Series: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula

Second Saturday Cultural Celebration: Temecula Valley Museum, Temecula

Speakeasy at The Merc: The Merc, Temecula

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

Artist Lynn Mudd Open House: Redlands Art Association, Redlands

Fiesta Village Discount Day: Fiesta Village Family Fun Park, Colton

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

AKC Meet the Breeds: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego

Bar1ne & Friends Presents: Ladies of RnB: Music Box, San Diego

Clean & Green: Forrester Creek, Santee

Community Garage Sale: Santa Helena Drive, Solana Beach

Free Virtual Workshop: Backyard Composting Basics: Virtual via Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, Encinitas

Geoffrey Miller with Seatbelt: Ebullition Brew Works LLC, Vista

Happy Ice Truck's Happiness Tour: Fashion Valley, San Diego

Haute with Heart Fashion Show: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, El Cajon

Kind Hearted Campout: A Vegan Community Convergence: Harrison Serenity Ranch, Palomar

La Mesa Safety Fair: La Mesa Police Department, La Mesa

Little Italy Summer Film Festival: Amici Park, San Diego

Max Amini Comedy Show: The Laugh Factory, San Diego

Patio Pops: San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas

Peppa Pig's U.S. Adventures Tour: The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Poway Emergency and Safety Fair: Old Poway Park, Poway

Pundemonium: Finest City Improv, San Diego

Quilter's Sale: Upland Street, La Mesa

Red Not Chili Peppers with Fooz Fighters: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Sandcastle Fiesta: The Ranch, San Diego

Strangelove: Music Box, San Diego

Summer Movie Night on Midway: "Captain America: First Avenger": USS Midway Museum, San Diego

Superhero 5K: Liberty Station NTC Park, San Diego

Thomas Family Day: San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego

Who's Zeppelin: Ramona Main Stage, Ramona

World of Bromeliads: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Kids Day Parade; Larry-O Car Show; Peddlers Fair: NorCal Weekend

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