This Weekend In SoCal: Surfin' Santa; Nutcracker; Small Business Saturday; 'Duck The Halls'

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, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 27.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

L.A. Zoo Lights Promises More Lights And More Nights Of Dazzling Magic To Kick Off "Zoolabration" Of Zoo's 50th Anniversary

The Nutcracker - Inland Pacific Ballet - Rancho Cucamonga

San Gabriel Valley Repertory Theatre's "A Christmas Caper" - Glendora

STRING DUO: CONNIE KUPKA & DAVID SPELTZ/Free Edendale Up Close Concerts Series in Echo Park

Swing'n the Holidays featuring The Jive Aces - Long Beach

Elite Water Polo Clinic - Studio City

Tony-Winning Comedy written by Christopher Durang A hilarious farce on Chekhovian themes. - Santa Moncia

“This Is Hunger” – FREE Exhibit By “Noah’s Ark” Creators - Santa Monica

Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale - Redondo Beach

BookArtsLA Holiday Sale: Unique Homemade Gifts by Artists - Los Angeles

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ORANGE COUNTY:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series - Anaheim

Intro to Acrylic Painting Class - Laguna Beach

Duck The Halls at The Market Place - Newport Beach

The All American Boys Choir - Corona Del Mar

Photo Block Class - Laguna Beach

Small Business Saturday - Newport Beach

Small Business Saturday at SOCO - Costa Mesa

Holiday Festive Bites at Surfas Culinary District at SOCO - Costa Mesa

Photos with Santa - Corona Del Mar

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

Small Business Saturday Event - Cherry Valley

Grooves at The Westin Concert Series with Sax Pack - Palm Desert

Free Holiday Festivities at Riverside Convention Center

Ice Skating Under the Desert Sky: Rancho Mirage

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Surfin’ Santa’s Arrival and Small Business Saturday - San Diego

North Park’s Small Business Saturday

Flamenco Dance Classes With Carlos Villatoro - San Diego

Sonic Saturdays at La Jolla Playhouse

November Hands-on Activities for Families: ThanksHangings! - Encinitas

The Mystery of Love and Sex - San Diego

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Heading to Northern California, by chance? Then see: Holiday Weekend In NorCal: Santa Arrivals By Boat, Outrigger, Train; Light Parades; Several Nutcrackers; Snow!

--Image via Lewis Family Playhouse, Orange County Zest, WILDRIVERPR, I.D.E.A.