Christmas Boat Parade; Jungle Bells; Winter Fest: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Don't sit inside this weekend! 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 or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Dec. 23.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Meet the Grinch at The Shoppes at Carlsbad – Carlsbad

Teddy Bear Tea – Carlsbad

Nightly Snowfall – Chula Vista

Brunch with Santa at Hotel del Coronado – Coronado

Holiday Movies on the Beach at Hotel del Coronado – Coronado

Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado – Coronado

Breakfast and Story Time with Bergie the Elf – Del Mar

Crest Canyon Holiday Volunteer Clean-Up – Del Mar

West Coast Ballet Theater's "The Nutcracker" – Escondido

Seas 'n' Greetings at Birch Aquarium – La Jolla

Clint Black's Looking for Christmas – San Diego

Jungle Bells Festivities at San Diego Zoo – San Diego

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration – San Diego

Teddy Bear Teas – San Diego

Ugly Sweater Holiday Cocktail Cruise – San Diego

Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures with Hornblower Cruises – San Diego

"Always...Patsy Cline" at North Coast Repertory Theatre – Solana Beach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Christmas on the Farm – Cherry Valley

Santa Dash 5K Run/Walk – Lake Elsinore

Cotton Candy Paint and Sip – Moreno Valley

Mrs. Frosty Sip and Paint – Moreno Valley

Inland Pacific Ballet's "The Nutcracker" – Riverside

Sunday Champagne Brunch with Santa at The Mission Inn – Riverside

Ramble On Holiday Car Show – Temecula

Winter Solstice Event – Temecula

ORANGE COUNTY

Breakfast with Santa – Anaheim

SOCO Holidays at SOCO + The OC Mix – Costa Mesa

Winter Fest OC – Costa Mesa

Kids Free December at Dana Wharf – Dana Point

"The Nutcracker" by Ballet Repertory Theatre – Huntington Beach

Christmas Boat Parade – Newport Beach

Capistrano Lights – San Juan Capistrano

Cook's Corner Holiday Family Festival – Trabuco Canyon

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour – Cerritos

Holiday Harp Duet – Cypress

Santa in The Plaza – Glendora

Aquarium Holidays at Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach

Breakfast with Santa at Queen Mary – Long Beach

Victorian Christmas at Bembridge House – Long Beach

John Legend Live – Los Angeles

National Geographic Photo Ark at Annenberg Space for Photography – Los Angeles

"The Greatest Holiday Showman: A Holiday Mini Musical" at Pico Playhouse – Los Angeles

"The Nutcracker: A Holiday Mini Musical" at Pico Playhouse – Los Angeles

Breakfast with Santa – Monrovia

Free Kids' Crafts on Myrtle Ave. – Monrovia

Old-Fashioned Christmas – Montrose

Lythgoe Family Panto's "The Wonderful Winter of Oz" – Pasadena

Candlelight Walk – Sierra Madre

Kling Street Kids – Toluca Lake

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Bethlehem A.D.; Ice Skating; Breakfast With Santa: NorCal Weekend

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