IE Weekend: Santa Village; Menorah Lightings; Tom's Farm Holiday Train

RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the Inland Empire — from the western reaches to the mountains, deserts and communities in between.

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. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 10.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.
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'Christmas Nights' & 1 Million Lights: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley

8th Annual Christmas Acts of Kindness for Homeless, Chino

'A Verry Bizzy Christmas' Caroling & Santa: Bizzyland Gardens, Crestline

'Winterfest' & Holiday Roller Rink: Indian Wells

'A Christmas Story' With Desert Theatreworks: Performing Arts Center, Indio

'Magic Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Empire Polo Club, Indio

Santa, Motte Historical Museum, Menifee

Chaparral High School Drama Fundraiser Breakfast, Murrieta

'The Living Nativity' Christmas Season: Murrieta

Christmas Concert at the Oaks, Murrieta

Holiday 'WildLights': Living Desert Zoo, Palm Desert

Aerial Tramway Annual Snow-Guessing Contest: Palm Springs

CK Dance 'The Nutcracker': Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs

Desert Theatreworks 'Christmas With The Crawfords': Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

Palm Springs View Estates Annual Craft and Bake Sale, Palm Springs

'The Polar Express' Train Ride & Santa: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker': Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga

Winter Music Series at The River, Rancho Mirage

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting: Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Santa Visit at The River, Rancho Mirage

MAD.KAT Gallery's in•ter•con•nec•tion Holiday Finissage Reception, Rancho Mirage

'Joyland - A Trinity Christmas Musical': Trinity Church, Redlands

'Festival Of Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Rink: Riverside

Mission Inn Annual 'Festival Of Lights' Holiday Display: Riverside

Inland Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker': California Theatre, San Bernardino

SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides: Skyforest/Lake Arrowhead

Merry Everything Holiday Market: Promenade Temecula

Holiday Ranch Stroll, Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Temecula

Free Showings "Christian Christmas Carol" by Calvary Baptist Church, Temecula

Hanukkah Fest & Giant Menorah Lighting: Duck Pond, Temecula

Holiday Honey 5k Fun Run, Temecula

Peltzer Winery Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Temecula

Tom's Farm Holiday Train Light Show & Santa: Temescal Valley

Hometown Holiday Parade, Santa, Snow Zone & Crafts: Upland

Cornerstone Christmas Market: Wildomar

Holiday Bazaar, Yucaipa

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ALSO SEE:

• 'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In IE 2023
• IE Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• San Diego Weekend: 2 Lighted Boat Parades; Zoo Jungle Bells; Birdstock Fest
• Orange County Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Hanukkah Fests; Celtic Christmas
• LA Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Christmas Parades; Hanukkah Fests

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