Independence Day Parade; San Diego County Fair​; Birthday Bash; Summer Concert Series; Patriotic Festival: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Southern California – from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in L.A.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, do see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 2.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Final days at the San Diego County Fair – Del Mar

Art-in-the-Park – Coronado

Independence Day Parade – Oceanside

Summer Movies in the Park – Poway

Wildlife Corridors Family Fun Day – San Elijo Lagoon

City Royals Pride Kick Off – San Diego

Liberty Station July Concerts – San Diego

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Birthday Bash – Murrieta

Film Screening – Palm Springs

Sunday Drag Brunch – Palm Springs

Old Town Live – Temecula

ORANGE COUNTY

Cooking with Chef Mead – Corona del Mar

Summer Concert Series – Huntington Beach

Summer Breeze Kick Off Event – Laguna Beach

Paint the Town San Clemente – San Clemente

Eco-Tots – San Juan Capistrano

Volunteering at the Orange County Rescue Mission – Tustin

LOS ANGELES

Patriotic Festival – Arcadia

Red, White & Brew Pub Crawl – Hollywood

Bird Walk – Los Angeles

Summer Movie Series – Pasadena

"Seussical the Musical" – Santa Monica

Heading to Northern California, by chance? Then see: Red, White & Zoo; Independence Day Celebration; Shakespeare In The Park; Penngrove Parade: NorCal Weekend

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