The weather outside has been frightful, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a little fun and relaxation this weekend. Check out the cool activities taking place throughout Southwest Riverside:

Children can play in snow and eat s’mores to their heart's delight from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Temecula Children’s Museum. (Flickr: edenpictures)
Professor Pennypickle’s Winter Wonderland
42081 Main Street, Temecula
Children can play in snow and eat s’mores to their heart’s delight from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Temecula Children’s Museum. The city also will open its ice skating rink for the season with a broomball competition between two area high schools. To learn more, call 951-308-6376, or visit cityoftemecula.org or pennypickles.org.
‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)’
32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula
It’s going to be a crazy, mad-cap romp through the holiday season when Shakespeare in the Vines brings its lighthearted production of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” to the stage at Callaway Vineyard & Winery in Temecula.
Ron White at Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
Fans will be lining up for comedian and modern satirist Ron White’s Moral Compass Tour 2011 for shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets are available by calling 877-711-2946.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Sugar plums, snowflakes and tons of holiday sparkle are just around the corner when The Ballet Studio debuts its annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. The show runs Dec. 17-23, with varying matinee and evening performances. To learn more, or to purchase tickets visit temeculatheater.org.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Hear that? It’s the sounds of Christmas filling the air. That’s because the Southwest Women’s Chorus is set present its 12th annual Christmas in the Air concert on Dec. 16-17 at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Ice Skating at Holiday Hybrid Ice Rink
17600 Collier Avenue, Lake Elsinore
There’s no better way to usher in the season than by hitting the ice. Cost is $3 per session, with sessions starting every half hour. The fun begins Nov. 25.
42051 Main Street, Temecula
Music is always happening at The Merc in Old Town Temecula. Friday’s feature good old fashioned rock ‘n roll and Saturday’s go country at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Then, it’s Classics at The Merc at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $11.
The Brewer Boys’ benefit concert
The brothers of bluegrass-laced pop duo, who recently competed on Fox’s “The X Factor” reality singing competition, will perform at their “Dream BIG: A Benefit Concert” to benefit Murrieta’s nonprofit Oak Grove Center, a 24-hour residential and educational treatment center for children dealing with behavioral or psychological issues and/or family dysfunction.
The benefit concert is slated for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Monte de Oro Winery, 35820 Rancho California Road, in Temecula.
Let SWRNN know about your future events at events@swrnn.com.
Kerri S. Mabee can be reached at kerri.mabee@swrnn.com. Follow me on Twitter @kerrimabee.








