Big Sunday: Our Really Big Community Calendar – Support & Volunteer with our Nonprofit Partners every month!

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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1	2	3	4	5	6 Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night: “To Breathe Free” & “Reserve 107” 7:00 pm Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night: “To Breathe Free” & “Reserve 107” @ Skid Row Museum Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Come see these two short films, "To Breathe Free" and "Reserve 107" at 7pm on Friday, Sept. 6!	7 Autism Family Morning 9:00 am Autism Family Morning @ Aquarium of the Pacific Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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[...] Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month 9:00 am Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month @ Southern California Children's Museum Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our signature event is BACK! This year, the trucks will take over our parking lot for all FOUR Saturdays in September! Fun for the entire family, Touch-A-Truck is a hands-on learning experience for children to[...] Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings 9:45 am Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings @ Harkins Cerritos 16 Sep 7 @ 9:45 am Tickets Smallfoot roars into Harkins Cerritos 16, just a little more softly; the sensory-friendly screening is appropriate for guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders. One Saturday each month, select Harkins locations present a family-friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to[...] Beach Cleanup 10:00 am Beach Cleanup @ Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets On the first Saturday of each month, join CMA Educators and volunteers in a beach cleanup, clearing the shore of marine debris. Meet at the steps in front of the auditorium. Groups are required to[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration 10:30 am Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration @ Los Cerritos Wetlands Sep 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach. The Aquarium hosts a monthly habitat restoration event at the Los Cerritos[...] Family Day: Art Beyond Borders 11:00 am Family Day: Art Beyond Borders @ Hammer Museum Sep 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Unite and create. Join us for an afternoon of art, music, performances, and more. All ages welcome. Most activities are recommended for ages five and up. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered during performances[...]
8	9	10 Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night:”Green Book” 7:00 pm Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night:”Green Book” @ Gladys Park Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Come watch "Green Book" in Gladys Park from 7pm to 10 pm on Tuesday,Sept. 10! Film starts at dusk.	11 Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7	12	13	14 Peace 4 Kids 9:00 am Peace 4 Kids Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of[...] Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month 9:00 am Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month @ Southern California Children's Museum Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our signature event is BACK! This year, the trucks will take over our parking lot for all FOUR Saturdays in September! Fun for the entire family, Touch-A-Truck is a hands-on learning experience for children to[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7
15	16	17	18 Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7	19	20 Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night: “The Mustang” 7:00 pm Skid Row Neighborhood ARTS Movie Night: “The Mustang” @ Skid Row Museum Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Come watch "The Mustang" at 7pm on Friday, Sept. 20!	21 Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month 9:00 am Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month @ Southern California Children's Museum Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our signature event is BACK! This year, the trucks will take over our parking lot for all FOUR Saturdays in September! Fun for the entire family, Touch-A-Truck is a hands-on learning experience for children to[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7
22	23	24 Nothin’ but Sand 10:00 am Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our monthly all-ages beach cleanup bonanza, 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of every month except December. Beach cleanups are a great experience for you and your family, friends and co-workers to get[...] Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]	25 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Sep 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! 9:30 am Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! Sep 25 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Sep 25 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing[...]	26 Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! 9:30 am Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! Sep 26 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique[...]	27 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! 9:30 am Help Distribute Food To Those In Need! Sep 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Since 1972, St. Francis Center has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique[...] Studio 526 & Skid Row Arts JAM: Open Mic 5:30 pm Studio 526 & Skid Row Arts JAM: Open Mic Sep 27 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Celebrate month's Bdays with Open Mic night at 5:30 pm on Friday, Sept. 27th!	28 2nd Annual Ranchos Walk 8:00 am 2nd Annual Ranchos Walk @ CSU Long Beach Sep 28 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us for the 2nd Annual Ranchos Walk Join us to experience Long Beach in a whole new way at the 2nd Annual Ranchos Walk event on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Beginning at[...] Peace 4 Kids 9:00 am Peace 4 Kids Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CONNECTION Each year, our volunteers contribute 5000+ hours, accounting for almost 80% of our services. If you're interested in promoting peace in the lives of[...] Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month 9:00 am Southern California Children’s Museum’s Touch-a-Truck Month @ Southern California Children's Museum Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Our signature event is BACK! This year, the trucks will take over our parking lot for all FOUR Saturdays in September! Fun for the entire family, Touch-A-Truck is a hands-on learning experience for children to[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7
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