Zoo Lights; Elf On Shelf Journey; Grinch On Stage: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California for the holiday — 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. 25-Sunday, Dec. 26.

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

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena

World of Illumination's Reindeer Road., Arcadia

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

'Greatest Classic Cartoons Ever!' Film Fest: Alex Theatre, Glendale

L.A. Ballet 'Nutcracker': Dolby Theatre, Hollywood

L.A. Zoo Holiday Lights, Los Angeles

'SPARKLE DTLA' Holiday Lights Extravaganza: Los Angeles

'LA Kings Holiday Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles

Yuletide Cinemaland - Holiday Movies: Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles

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

'Elf On Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey': Fairplex, Pomona

'Christmas In Color' Holiday Drive-Thru: Raging Waters LA, San Dimas

Pacific Park's Holiday Ferris Wheel Lights Display: Santa Monica Pier

'Christmas In Wizarding World Of Harry Potter' & 'Grinchmas': Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City

Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia

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ORANGE COUNTY:

Knott's Merry Farm, Buena Park

'Night Of Lights OC' Holiday Drive-Thru, Costa Mesa

A Magical Cirque Christmas: Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa

Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Paséa Hotel, Huntington Beach

'Hikari - A Festival of Lights': Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Winter Village & Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, Santa Ana

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Mission Inn Hotel's 'Festival Of Lights' - Riverside

Free, Community Christmas Dinner, Temecula

Peltzer Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Temecula

'Temecula On Ice' Skating Rink 2021: Town Square Park, Temecula

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:

SkyPark Santa's Village & Ice Skating Rink, Lake Arrowhead

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Viejas Casino Holiday Ice Skating Rink, Alpine

Winter Wonders and Holiday Lights, Wild Wonders, Bonsall

Holidays at LEGOLAND, Carlsbad

'Skating by the Sea' Ice Rink: Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado

San Diego Botanic Garden Holiday Wonderland, Encinitas

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Wild Holidays, Escondido

SD Zoo Jungle Bells & 'Aurora' Light Show, San Diego

Tea with Santa 2021: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration & Fireworks, San Diego

Rady Children's Holiday Ice Skating Rink, San Diego

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Old Globe, San Diego

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VENTURA COUNTY:

Christmas Tree Lane, Oxnard

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Heading to Northern California? WinterFest; Zoo Glowfari; Drive-Thru Light Shows: NorCal Weekend

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FOR HOLIDAY DINING:

• Inland Empire Christmas Dining Deals & Restaurant To-Go Specials
• L.A. County Christmas Dining Deals & Restaurant To-Go Specials
• Orange County Christmas Dining Deals & Restaurant To-Go Specials
• San Diego Christmas Dining Deals & Restaurant To-Go Specials

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ALSO SEE: Holiday Ice Skating Rinks: 2021 Guide To The Best In SoCal