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Aquarium Holidays; Knott's Merry Farm; December Nights: SoCal Weekend
Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost part 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 slated this weekend from Saturday, Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 4.
Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
Find out what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendletonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles
Aquarium Holidays: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Author Signing: Diane Peterson: Coldwell Banker, Malibu
"Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience": Magic Box LA, Los Angeles
Family Dinner with Jodie Sweetin: The Comedy Store, Los Angeles
Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show: Fairplex 4, Pomona
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square: Downtown LA, Los Angeles
Holiday Look In Home Tour: Pasadena Scottish Rite, Pasadena
Holiday Stroll: Old Town, La Verne
Holiday Treats for the Animals: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
L.A. Comic Con: Convention Center, Los Angeles
LA Kings Holiday Ice: L.A. Live, Los Angeles
"Lightscape": Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia
Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights Experience: Irwindale Speedway and Event Center, Irwindale
Silent Sundays Series: "Girl Shy": San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel
Snow Globe Making Workshop: Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena
South Lake Avenue Holidayfest: South Lake Avenue, Pasadena
ORANGE COUNTY:
Anaheim Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Village: West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
Capistrano Lights: Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Casa Lumina Holiday Walk: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Laguna Niguel City Hall, Laguna Niguel
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
Corona del Mar Christmas Walk: Corona del Mar Village, Corona del Mar
Fountain Valley Tree Lighting: Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley
Holiday Acapella Singing Quartet: Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo
Holiday On Main Street: Main Street, Yorba Linda
Holiday Tree Fantasy: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach
Holiday Tree Lighting: Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
Ice Skating: Paséa Hotel and Spa, Huntington Beach
Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train and Santa's Village: Irvine Park Railroad, Orange
Jolly Trolley: Various stops, Dana Point
Joyful Sounds for the Holidays: St Andrew's By the Sea UMC, San Clemente
Knott's Merry Farm: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
La Plaza Park Tree Lighting: La Plaza Park, Dana Point
Light a Light of Love: Downtown Huntington Beach
Lil' Dickens Carolers: Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach
Monthly Gardening Checklist for December with David: Virtual via Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach
"No Crappy Crafts" Holiday Craft Show: Trabuco General Store, Trabuco Canyon
Pacific Chorale: Carols by Candlelight: Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Newport Beach
Santa's Village By The Sea: Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Sleigh The Holidays: Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point
Winter Fantasy: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
Winter Fest OC: Orange County Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa
Winter Wonderland: St. Isidore Historical Plaza, Los Alamitos
RIVERSIDE COUNTY:
Bad Chemistry: Vitagliano Winery, Temecula
California Chamber Orchestra: Music for Movies: Gershwin Performing Arts Center, Murrieta
Candyland Christmas Parade: Gilbert Street and Florida Avenue to Santa Fe Street, Hemet
Christmas in the Air: Old Town Temecula Community Theater, Temecula
Christmas Nights: Highland Springs Ranch and Inn, Cherry Valley
Christmas Themed High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula
Donuts with Santa: Murrieta Town Square Park and Amphitheater, Murrieta
Inland Pacific Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside
International Tamale Fest: Miles Avenue Park, Indio
Karaoke: Texas Lil's Mesquite Grill, Temecula
Lorimar Santa Dinner: Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, Temecula
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert
Nutcracker Ballet: Europa Village Winery, Temecula
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade: Palm Canyon Drive, between Ramon Road and Tachevah Road, Palm Springs
Temecula Valley Symphony Holiday Concert: Temecula Valley High School, Temecula
Tough Mudder SoCal: Lake Elsinore Storm, Lake Elsinore
Town Square Park Tree Lighting: Murrieta Town Square Park and Amphitheater, Murrieta
Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar: Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee
Viking Night: Batch Mead, Temecula
WildLights: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert
Winterfest: Historic Main Street, Lake Elsinore
Winterfest: Noble Creek Regional Park, Beaumont
Winterfest Ice Skating Rink: Indian Wells Golf Resort, Indian Wells
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY:
Downtown Redlands Christmas Parade: Downtown Redlands
Inland Pacific Ballet's "The Nutcracker": Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga
"Stuff A Plane" Charity Toy Drive: Redlands Municipal Airport, Redlands
Uptown Ice Rink: Yucaipa Performing Arts Center, Yucaipa
YMCA of the East Valley Holiday Home Tour and Boutique Weekend: Redlands
SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
"A Very Furry Christmas": Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista
Balboa Park December Nights: Balboa Park, San Diego
Christmas Tree Lighting: Downtown Main Street, Ramona
Glice Skating: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego
Holiday Community Gathering and Bazaar: Spirit Yoga and Barre Studios, San Diego
Holiday in La Mesa Village: La Mesa Village, Downtown La Mesa
Holiday Ice Skating at Viejas Outlets: Viejas Casino and Resort Outlets, Alpine
Holidays At LEGOLAND: LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad
Jurassic World: The Exhibition: Camino Del Rio North, San Diego
La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival: La Jolla
Lights at the Lakes: Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Santee
"Lightscape": San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village: Little Italy Neighborhood, San Diego
Makers Arcade Holiday Fair: Broadway Pier, San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital Outdoor Ice Rink: Liberty Station, San Diego
Ramona Valley Winery Holiday Wine Trail: Pamo Valley Winery, Ramona
SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
Sips and Sweets with Santa: AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego
Skating by the Sea: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
The Story of Little Italy Guided Historical Tour Adventure: Cafe Zucchero, Little Italy, San Diego
"The Yellow Wallpaper": Tenth Avenue Arts Center, San Diego
Victorian Christmas Teas: Julian Tea and Cottage Arts, Julian
Vista Christmas Parade: Santa Fe, Historic Downtown and Vista Village, Vista
Wild Winter and Wild Winter Nocturnal: Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe
Winter Wonderlights: The Forum Carlsbad, Carlsbad
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