Shamrock Scramble; St. Patrick's Day Events: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, March 13 to Sunday, March 14.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Faery Hunt Show and Zoom Fairy St. Paddy's Party: Virtual

"Art+Light" Neon Art Exhibit: Loiter Galleries, Long Beach

Artist Reception "On the Bright Side" Gallery Show: Destination: Art, Torrance

"Crazy Rich Asians" at SFC Drive-In: Santa Monica, Santa Monica Airport

dineL.A. Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants, Los Angeles County

"Girls Trip" at SFC Drive-In: Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica

"Grease" at SFC Drive-In: Santa Monica, Santa Monica Airport

Hershey Felder Presents "Live from Florence": Virtual

"Moana" at SFC Drive-In: Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica

Online Roast of "Big Trouble in Little China": Virtual

Pasadena Arts Culture and History Toastmasters: Virtual

Pi Day at The Pie Bar! 3.14: The Pie Bar, Long Beach

Pre-St. Patrick's Day Parking Lot Comedy Event: Irish Import Shop, Los Angeles

Rockin' Shamrock 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon: Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica

St. Patrick's Day Glow Ball: Pico Rivera Golf Club, Pico Rivera

St. Patrick's Latin Irish Fusion Brunches: Fuego, Hotel Maya, Long Beach

Taqueando Presents: Tuétano Taquería and Ricky's Fish Tacos Pop-Up: Church & State LA, Los Angeles

Virtual Scouts with Pasadena Humane: Virtual

ORANGE COUNTY:

Beach Cleanup: Ocean Institute, Dana Point

Buy or Donate Girl Scout Cookies: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim

Drive-Thru Pet Vaccination Clinic: Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Spring Sale: Molly Wood Garden Design, Costa Mesa

St. Patrick's Day Coin, Leprechaun and 4-Leaf Clover Rainbow Magic Course: Fountain Valley

St. Patrick's Day Luck of the Irish Bar Crawl: Woody's Wharf and various venues, Newport Beach

"The Parent Trap" Drive-In Movie: Anaheim Town Square, Anaheim

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" at Mess Hall Mark Drive-In: Mess Hall at Flight, Tustin

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

1K and 5K Bogart Fun Run: Bogart Regional Park, Cherry Valley

123 Farm's Sheep-Shearing Weekends: Highland Springs Ranch & Inn, Cherry Valley

Chucks and Pearls Sip and Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or virtual

Outdoor Boxing Class: La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta

Pisces Season Sip and Paint: Phearless Art Studio, Moreno Valley, or virtual

Porsche Owner's First Ever Temecula Cars and Coffee: East Coffee, Temecula

Pre-St. Patrick's Day Party: Hell's Kitchen Motorsports Bar & Grill, Lake Elsinore

Shamrock Scramble: The Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage

St. Patrick's Day High Tea: Cottage Tea Parties, Temecula

The Paddyshackers St. Patrick's Day Masters and Hackers Golf Day: The Golf Club at Rancho California, Murrieta

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Brothers of 6 Charities' St. Patrick's Day Dinner: American Legion Post 149, Escondido

Free Diaper Drive-Through Distributions: National City Public Library, National City

Irish Knitting Session: Virtual

Live Music: Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside, Oceanside

mARTket: An Art Market: San Diego

Music at the Shoppes: The Shoppes at Carlsbad, Carlsbad

Open Cockpit Days: Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, San Diego

Free Spirits Tasting: Holiday Wine Cellar, Escondido

Shamrock Shamble: The Loma Club, San Diego

Virtual Tip Top Run and Ride for Raptors: Virtual

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• Fair Food Feast; St. Patrick's Day Events: NorCal Weekend

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