Seasonal & Holidays
IE Weekend: Temecula On Ice; 'Christmas Story' On Stage; Toy Drives
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 16-17, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
![Among top events Dec. 16-17, 2023, throughout Inland Empire: opening of "Temecula On Ice" outdoor skate rink; "A Christmas Story" at Performing Arts Center, Indio; and Spark of Love & Toys for Tots collections through Riverside & San Bernardino counties.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/22511888/20231214/010811/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1874934142-2___14130709237.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. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 17.
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.
Help Carol's Kitchen Fill Truck, Grocery Outlet Beaumont
Wreaths Across America: Remember and Honor Our Veterans, Cathedral City
'Christmas Nights' & 1 Million Lights: 123 Farm, Cherry Valley
The Good House: Annabelle Freedman LIVE Music for Soak & Sounds, Desert Hot Springs
Christmas Festival: Live Drama, Petting Zoo & Puppets: Hemet
'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
'Marine Toys For Tots' Christmas Drive Drop-Offs: Inland Empire
'Santa Thunder' Breakfast & Photos: Diamond Taproom, Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore
Barnes & Noble Book Signing with Author Stephen Maitland-Lewis, Palm Desert
'Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols' Free, Christmas Concert: Palm Desert
Holiday 'WildLights': Living Desert Zoo, Palm Desert
Desert Theatreworks 'Christmas With The Crawfords': Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
'The Polar Express' Train Ride & Santa: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
Winter Music Series, The River, Rancho Mirage
'Wreaths Across America' For Veterans: Hillside Cemetery, Redlands
David Allan’s The Nutcracker: Landis Performing Arts Center, Riverside
Mission Inn Annual 'Festival Of Lights' Holiday Display: Riverside
Candlelight Holiday Concert: San Bernardino
SkyPark 'Santa's Village' Ice Skating & Train Rides: Skyforest/Lake Arrowhead
The Nutcracker Ballet: Old Town Community Theater, Temecula
'Temecula On Ice' Outdoor Skating Rink: Temecula
Habitat For Humanity 'Christmas Tree Lane' & Raffle: Temecula
'Spark Of Love' Christmas Toy Drive: Fire Stations, Temecula
Peltzer Winery Outdoor Ice Skating Rink: Temecula
Holiday Home Bike Tour: Temecula
Tom's Farm Holiday Train Light Show & Santa: Temescal Valley
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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 Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Holiday-Light Shows Galore; 'Nutcrackers' Abound
- OC Weekend: Oceanfront Ice Skate; 'Capistrano Lights'; 'Nutcrackers'
- San Diego Weekend: 'Scrooge’s BIG Show' At Old Globe; 'Nutcrackers'
- LA Weekend: Car Wash Santa; 'Nutcrackers' Galore; 'Love Actually' Live
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