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
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LA Arboretum: “What’s Happening in Gardening” Series 9:30 am
LA Arboretum: “What’s Happening in Gardening” Series @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Nov 3 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
LA Arboretum: “What's Happening in Gardening” Series @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden  | Arcadia | California | United States
Don’t miss the LA Arboretum’s “What's Happening in Gardening” Series! 8 Thursdays, September 15-November 3 9:30am-12pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class   These classes are designed to help you keep up with garden[...]
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North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show
North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show @ Pasadena Convention Center
Nov 5 – Nov 7 all-day
North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show @ Pasadena Convention Center | Pasadena | California | United States
The North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show welcomes families, students, reptile professionals and enthusiasts to its Pasadena show this November. Attendees will get an up-close view of reptiles of all shapes and sizes[...]
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Walk4ALZ
Walk4ALZ @ Century Park
Nov 6 – Nov 7 all-day
Let’s face it… Alzheimer’s is TOUGH.  Let’s face it … TOGETHER! Walk4ALZ brings together local communities in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementias.  To register today, sign up as a Team Captain, join a team, or[...]
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HOLA’s 26th Annual Holiday of the Heart 6:00 pm
HOLA’s 26th Annual Holiday of the Heart @ Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm
On November 7 at 6 pm, don’t miss Heart of LA’s (HOLA) 26th Annual Holiday of the Heart celebration honoring AEG. 6 pm – Cocktail Reception 7 pm – Dinner + Entertainment (feat. Mandy Moore[...]
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Take a Bite out of Ovarian Cancer! 10:30 am
Take a Bite out of Ovarian Cancer! @ Ruth's Chris Steak House
Nov 10 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Take a Bite out of Ovarian Cancer! @ Ruth's Chris Steak House  | Los Angeles | California | United States
On November 10, don’t miss the 5th Annual Take a Bite out of Ovarian Cancer Charitable Luncheon benefiting The Ovarian Cancer Circle.  To purchase tickets, please visit www.theovariancancercircle.org or email luncheon@theovariancancercircle.org or call 323-842-8100.  All[...]
Shopping for a Cause at Talbots 3:00 pm
Shopping for a Cause at Talbots @ Talbots in Pasadena
Nov 10 @ 3:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm
Shopping for a Cause at Talbots @ Talbots in Pasadena | Pasadena | California | United States
Does your wardrobe need a fall refresher? Join American Cancer Society at the Talbots in Pasadena for a fundraiser to benefitting ACS – all you have to do is shop and maybe bring a friend![...]
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American Indian Arts Marketplace 9:00 am
American Indian Arts Marketplace @ Autry Museum of the American West
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – Nov 12 @ 4:00 pm
November 12 & 13, Saturday and Sunday! The largest Native arts fair in Southern California, the Autry’s American Indian Arts Marketplace features 200 Native American artists who represent more than 40 tribes. Top Native artists[...]
Autry Explorers: The Art of Nature 12:00 pm
Autry Explorers: The Art of Nature @ Autry Museum of the American West
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
November 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday! Dirt, mud, twigs, stones, and berries are just some of the supplies in nature’s arts-and-architecture kit! Join the exploration with master storyteller Jacque Tahuka-Nunez (Ajachemen) and UCLA faculty[...]
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Native Voices 6th Annual Short Play Festival: Take Back the Land 12:30 pm
Native Voices 6th Annual Short Play Festival: Take Back the Land @ Autry Museum of the American West
Nov 13 @ 12:30 pm
In the Autry's Wells Fargo Theater Native American playwrights from across the United States explore environmental issues such as climate change and pollution, legal debates surrounding borders and resources, and personal and spiritual connections to[...]
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2016 Gala for the Children 5:30 pm
2016 Gala for the Children @ Beverly Hilton Hotel
Nov 17 @ 5:30 pm
Don’t miss A Place Called Home’s 2016 Gala for Children on Nov. 17! 2016 Gala Honoree Laura A. Wasser, Angel of the Children Award (Additional honorees and host to be announced soon) Gala Chairs Barbara[...]
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Lexus LaceUp Runs Southern California
Lexus LaceUp Runs Southern California @ Palos Verdes, CA
Nov 19 – Nov 20 all-day
Lexus LaceUp Runs Southern California @ Palos Verdes, CA
2016 Registration is Open! The Lexus LaceUp Running Series presented by Saucony offers a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k race in four Southern California locations: Irvine*, Ventura, Palos Verdes and Riverside. Participants enjoy a Sierra Nevada beer toast and local food-truck brunch in a[...]
Latin American Bazaar 9:00 am
Latin American Bazaar @ Autry Museum of the American West
Nov 19 @ 9:00 am – Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm
November 19 & 20, Saturday and Sunday In the Autry Store Just in time for holiday shopping, the Autry Store presents a show and sale of handmade pottery, rugs, and clothing. Master carver Jacobo Angeles[...]
What Is a Western? Film Series: Oklahoma! 12:30 pm
What Is a Western? Film Series: Oklahoma! @ Autry Museum of the American West
Nov 19 @ 12:30 pm
The November/December film pairing continues the consideration of the role that music plays in Westerns. But what else connects a hit musical and a classic Western with an Academy Award–winning score? The same director: Fred Zinnemann![...]
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Drumstick Dash 5K/10K 6:30 am
Drumstick Dash 5K/10K @ CBS Studio Lot
Nov 24 @ 6:30 am
Drumstick Dash 5K/10K @ CBS Studio Lot | Los Angeles | California | United States
On Thanksgiving morning, don't miss the Drumstick Dash 5K/10K as participants run with the stars on the backlot of CBS Studios for a great cause. All proceeds from the event go to provide meals, shelter, and[...]
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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.