Skating By The Sea; Turkey On Trails: 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 holiday weekend from Saturday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 26.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Lighting of The Forum – Carlsbad

New Village Arts Theatre Presents "The Secret Garden" – Carlsbad

Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del Coronado – Coronado

Seaside Bazaar's Thanksgiving Market – Encinitas

Merry Makers Fair – Oceanside

Sip & Shop Downtown Oceanside – Oceanside

Tree-Lighting Event and Holidays at the Village – Pacific Highlands Ranch

Breakfast with Orcas & Santa at SeaWorld – San Diego

Fishmonger's Market Grand Opening – San Diego

Holiday by the Bay – San Diego

SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration – San Diego

Skate by the Bay at Hilton – San Diego

Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market – Valley Center

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Cabazon Indio Powwow – Indio

Author Jane Centofante Book Signing – La Quinta

Deck the Halls Desert Boutique – Palm Desert

Star Party at the Monument – Palm Desert

SoCal Etsy Guild Market – Riverside

Christmas on the Farm at Peltzer Winery – Temecula

Small Business Bazaar Holiday Market – Temecula

ORANGE COUNTY

Small Business Saturday at SOCO and The OC Mix – Costa Mesa

Laguna College of Art + Design's Animation Program Presents "Animation Celebration: The Art of Traditional Animation" – Laguna Beach

Sawdust Art Festival's Winter Fantasy – Laguna Beach

The Durban Room's "Speakeasy" – Laguna Beach

Santa’s Arrival – Mission Viejo

Yuletide Tea with Santa – Newport Beach

Turkey on Trails – Orange

Book Signing at Cottage Gallery – San Juan Capistrano

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Gingerbread Holiday Boutique – Arcadia

Garry Marshall Theatre Presents "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" – Burbank

Dance to the Holidays – Cerritos

Santa in the Village & Carriage Rides – Glendora

Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens – La Canada Flintridge

Debbie Allen Presents "The Nutcracker" – Los Angeles

L.A. Zoo Lights – Los Angeles

Melrose Pop Up Holiday Bazaar – Los Angeles

Reindeer Romp at L.A. Zoo – Los Angeles

Snow Day L.A. – Los Angeles

Montrose Old-Town Christmas – Montrose

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop – North Hollywood

A Vintage Holiday Boutique – Santa Monica

Morgan-Wixson Theatre Presents "A Winter's Tale" – Santa Monica

Watercolor Course with Timothy Kitz – Santa Monica

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• 'Christmas In Oz'; Holiday Lights Train; NorCal Weekend

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Photo via Hotel del Coronado