IE Weekend: Thomas Train Day; Wiener Dog Fest & Races; 'Kinky Boots'

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, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 5.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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53rd Annual Oktoberfest: Big Bear Lake

Amber Waves Of Grain Craft Beer Festival For Veterans: Corona

Arts and Craft Holiday Fair, Homeland

Free, Model Railroad Open House: RivCo Fairgrounds, Indio

'Kinky Boots' With Desert Theatreworks: Performing Arts Center, Indio

Boys & Girls Clubs of Inland Valley 9th Annual Gala, Menifee

Family Wildlife Day: Santa Rosa Plateau, Murrieta

Apple-Picking Season: Riley's At Los Rios Rancho, Oak Glen/Yucaipa

'Imaginarium' Immersive Light Experience: Ontario

Vintage Barbie Doll Display: The Body Deli, Palm Desert

Desert Mountains Art Faire, Palm Desert

'The Necessary Luxury Company' - One-Woman Show On Life of Alice B. Toklas, PSPRIDE2023, Palm Springs

Aerial Tramway Annual Snow-Guessing Contest: Palm Springs

'Day Out With Thomas' & Train Rides: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

Social Pop-Up Market by BeautieSocial at The River, Rancho Mirage

Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center's 42nd Annual Dinner & Auction Gala, Riverside

Dinner With Tigers: Diamond Valley Lodge, Sage

Friends Of Valley-Wide Foundation 'Autumn Elegance' Gala: San Jacinto

First Responders Appreciation Days, SkyPark at Santa's Village, Skyforest

Fall Wiener Fest & Dachshund Races: Temecula

'Nutcracker - The Mousical': Old Town Community Theater, Temecula

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• LA Weekend: Fall Fair; 15+ Farm Trail & Tours; Short-Play Festival
• Orange County Weekend: Great Junk Hunt; Wine & Spirit Fest; 2 Final Oktoberfests
• San Diego Weekend: Indian Arts Fest; Nut Farm Christmas Fair; Bike The Coast

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