Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar

We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.

If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Sep
7
Sat
Autism Family Morning @ Aquarium of the Pacific
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts a special morning exclusively for families with adults or children with autism.

Admission is just $7 per person. Members and children under 3 are free. 

BUY TICKETS HERE!

The entire Aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, is open at 7am. Families can enjoy the tranquility of the Aquarium's exhibits and meet 11,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean.

Autism Family Morning guests may continue to enjoy the Aquarium after it opens to the public at 9am.

Sep
28
Sat
Kitten Rescue’s 11th Annual Fur Ball @ Skirball Cultural Center
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

VIP Kitten Experience ~ 5:00 PM

 

 

General admission includes passed hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, a delicious plant-based dinner, a fabulous silent auction, gift bags, live entertainment with award presentations and celebrity guests.

 

VIP Kitten Experience starts at 5 pm and includes access to our Kitten Playroom, an exclusive gift bag worth over $150.00, a general admission ticket, and celebrity meet and greets with Miranda Cosgrove, Tricia Helfer, Nathan The Cat Lady, Nala_Cat, Waverly McTinyBeans and surprise guests!

 

For frequent updates join our Fur Ball event page here.

BUY TICKETS HERE!!!

 

 

Dec
13
Fri
Become a Judge for the Best House decorating contest with Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane!
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm

Would you like to serve as a judge for the Best House decorating contest?

 

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane are asking for volunteers to help judge in the Best House decorating contest.  Homes are decorated along Daisy Avenue & along Maine Avenue.

 

Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Meet at Hill Street & Daisy Avenue

 

Afterwards, everyone will go to Starbucks for some warm refreshments.

 

Please contact: Maria Norvell, Chair at (562) 427-5021 or e-mail DaisyAvenueChristmasTreeLane@aol.com

 

They would like to invite you to come and look at the decorated homes and the decorated Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane on Daisy Avenue between Pacific Coast Highway and Willow Street.  The lights turn on every night at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and the whole street becomes a winter wonderland.  This year’s theme is Christmas Spirit on Daisy

Dec
21
Sat
La Posada – A traditional Mexican holiday celebration @ Francis Avenue Garden
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm

The Board of Urban Partners Los Angeles would like to invite the community to a very special  upcoming La Posada event on Sat. December 21, 2019. 

This is a traditional Mexican holiday celebration! It starts at 4PM at the Francis Avenue Garden (2909 Francis Ave.) The Second Stop happens at Caroline Severance Manor (2928 8th St.).The Service starts at 6PM at the First Unitarian Church located at 2936 W. 8th St., Los Angeles.

Please contact event coordinator:  Rochelle McAdam at (213) 401-1191 (office) or at Rochelle@uula.org

They  would also like donations of toys, children's books and baby items which will be given out at the end of the event. Food donations and volunteers would be greatly appreciated!

2019 Posada flyers

Feb
14
Fri
First Annual ValenTrans Day Party @ The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
Feb 14 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.