Seasonal & Holidays
IE Weekend: Boat Rides With Santa; Ugly Sweater Parties; 'Snowtopia'
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 23-24, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
![Among top events Dec. 23-24, 2023, throughout Inland Empire: Boat Rides with Santa at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Palm Desert; Ugly Christmas-Sweater parties at 1909 & Killarney's Irish Pub in Temecula; Snowtopia & Santa at Palm Springs Air Museum.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/22511888/20231220/121551/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1210048447-3___20121509909.jpg)
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. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 24.
Find out what's happening in Temeculawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.
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Find out what's happening in Temeculawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, Banning
'Christmas Nights' & 1 Million Lights: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley
'Winterfest' & Holiday Roller Rink: Indian Wells
'Magic Of Lights' Holiday Drive-Thru: Empire Polo Club, Indio
Christmas Eve Service - Petting Zoo & Winter Snow, Murrieta
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, Murrieta
Carrizo Canyon Hike, Palm Desert
Dead Indian Canyon Hike, Palm Desert
Holiday 'WildLights': Living Desert Zoo, Palm Desert
Boat Rides With Santa: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Palm Desert
Desert Theatreworks 'Christmas With The Crawfords': Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
'Snowtopia' Winter Wonderland & Santa: Air Museum, Palm Springs
'The Polar Express' Train Ride & Santa: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
Christmas Eve Celebration, Redlands
Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker': Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside
'Festival Of Lights' Outdoor, Holiday Ice Rink: Riverside
Mission Inn Annual 'Festival Of Lights' Holiday Display: Riverside
SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides: Skyforest/Lake Arrowhead
'Temecula On Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: Temecula
Peltzer Winery Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Temecula
1909 'Holidaze' Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Temecula
Ugly Christmas-Sweater Party, DJ & Dancing: Killarney's Restaurant & Irish Pub, Temecula
Killer Dueling Pianos at Fazeli Cellars, Temecula
Tom's Farm Holiday Train Light Show & Santa: Temescal Valley
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ALSO SEE:
Christmas Brunch & Dinner: IE Restaurant & Takeout Specials 2023
IE Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24
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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?
- LA Weekend: Christmas Ferris Wheel; Las Posadas Fest; Lit-Up Fairplex
- San Diego Weekend: Holiday Lights Walk- & Drive-Thrus; Wildlife Refuge Tours
- OC Weekend: 'Grinch' On Stage; Christmas Eve Nutcrackers; Winter Fest
- San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Sundar Shadi Holiday Display; 70-Home 'Crippsmas' Walk
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