Garden Of Lights; Tree & Menorah Lightings: 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. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 2.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Chanukah Celebration – Alpine

Lions Tigers & Bears Christmas Festival Fundraiser – Alpine

Coastal Communities Concert Band's Concert Benefiting Meals On Wheels San Diego County – Carlsbad

Holiday at the Rancho – Carlsbad

Brunch with Santa – Coronado

Skating by the Sea – Coronado

Garden of Lights – Encinitas

La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival – La Jolla

Storytime Breakfast with the La Jolla Library – La Jolla

Girls on the Run 5K – San Diego

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Live at Old Globe Theatre – San Diego

Intersections: Dance Performances by transcenDANCE – San Diego

Lupus Research Alliance San Diego Walk with Us to Cure Lupus – San Diego

Sophie's Kensington Gallery Presents "Wings & Snow" – San Diego

Teddy Bear Teas – San Diego

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Santa Shoppe and Breakfast with Santa – Banning

Christmas on the Farm – Cherry Valley

Winterfest at the Grange – Cherry Valley

Free Pictures with Santa – Lake Elsinore

Winterfest – Lake Elsinore

Donuts with Santa – Murrieta

Festival of Lights – Murrieta

Festival of Trees – Murrieta

Blood Drive – Palm Desert

Breakfast with Santa – Palm Desert

"The Men In My Life" Starring Marcia Harp – Palm Desert

Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade – Palm Springs

Cozy Cup Crafters Guild – Perris

Chanukah Under The Stars – Rancho Mirage

Breakfast with Santa – Riverside

Temecula Valley Players Presents "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" – Temecula

Christmas in the Air Concert – Temecula

Christmas on the Ranch Holiday Bazaar – Temecula

Wine, Dine & Paint at South Coast Winery Resort – Temecula

Folded Book Art at Wildomar Library – Wildomar

ORANGE COUNTY

AVCA Sunday with Santa – Aliso Viejo

Breakfast with Santa – Anaheim

Christmas Community Festival – Buena Park

Corona del Mar Christmas Walk – Corona del Mar

Gem Faire – Costa Mesa

Molly Wood Garden Design's Holiday Wreath Workshop – Costa Mesa

StanceNation SoCal – Costa Mesa

Merry Monarch: A Festive Tree Lighting – Dana Point

Winter Festival & Tree Lighting – Dana Point

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Fountain Valley

Ballet Etudes Presents "The Nutcracker" – Huntington Beach

Live Music with Mark Tom Schneider – Huntington Beach

Surfboard Menorah Celebration – Laguna Beach

White Elephant Party – Laguna Beach

Chanukah Wonderland & Menorah Lighting – Laguna Niguel

Christmas Tree Lighting – Laguna Niguel

Snow Day – Laguna Niguel

Winter Wonderland – Los Alamitos

Holiday Tree Lighting – Newport Beach

Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island – Newport Beach

The Nutcracker for Kids at Newport Beach Public Library – Newport Beach

Crystal Cove Tree Lighting – Newport Coast

Christmas Tree Lighting – Rancho Santa Margarita

Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Pier – San Clemente

Christmas at the Casa – San Clemente

Santa's Village by the Sea – San Clemente

1st Sundays Native American Storytelling at Mission San Juan Capistrano – San Juan Capistrano

Christmas at the Mission – San Juan Capistrano

Christmas Celebration – San Juan Capistrano

Heron Hike – Seal Beach

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Non Duo at Altadena Public Library – Altadena

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade – Belmont Shore, Long Beach

Aquarium Holidays at Aquarium of the Pacific – Long Beach

Long Beach Camerata Singers Presents Handel's Messiah – Long Beach

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure – Los Angeles

America Salutes You Presents Guitar Legends II – Los Angeles

Angel City Chorale's Holiday Concert and Sing-Along – Los Angeles

Audubon Bird Walks in San Fernando Valley – Los Angeles

Cocoa with Santa – Los Angeles

Documentary Film Festival – Los Angeles

L.A. Zoo Lights at L.A. Zoo – Los Angeles

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

Pacific Palisades Woman's Club Holiday Boutique – Los Angeles

Reindeer Romp at L.A. Zoo – Los Angeles – Los Angeles

Shepherd Church's Christmas Tree Lighting

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

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

Ventura County Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" – Oxnard

Breakfast with Santa – Pasadena

Holidayfest – Pasadena

Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tours – Pasadena

Old Pasadena Saturday Holiday Surprises – Pasadena

Pomona Harvest Festival – Pomona

1st Night of Chanukah on the Pier – Santa Monica

Breakfast with Santa – Santa Monica

Christmas Afternoon Tea – Santa Monica

Christmas Concert – Santa Monica

Exhibition Reception: Neha Choksi Artist Lab – Santa Monica

PORTALS, A Photo Experience from Canon – Santa Monica

Holiday Festival – Torrance

Lunch with Santa – Torrance

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Night Bloom; Tree & Menorah Lightings: NorCal Weekend
  

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