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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One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer 7:00 am
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 1 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...]
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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
Come see these two short films, "To Breathe Free" and "Reserve 107" at 7pm on Friday, Sept. 6! 
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Arts Bridging the Gap Mural Painting 9:00 am
Arts Bridging the Gap Mural Painting @ Skid Row Housing Trust
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
PREP DAY: FRIDAY September 6th Come out and help paint with the community we would love to have you there! We welcome all ages, size, abilities and skill levels to our murals and make sure everyone[...]
Autism Family Morning 9:00 am
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[...]
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
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
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[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Family Day: Art Beyond Borders 11:00 am
Family Day: Art Beyond Borders @ Hammer Museum
Sep 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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[...]
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One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer 7:00 am
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 8 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...]
Arts Bridging the Gap Mural Painting 9:00 am
Arts Bridging the Gap Mural Painting @ Skid Row Housing Trust
Sep 8 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
PREP DAY: FRIDAY September 6th Come out and help paint with the community we would love to have you there! We welcome all ages, size, abilities and skill levels to our murals and make sure everyone[...]
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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
Come watch "Green Book" in Gladys Park from 7pm to 10 pm on Tuesday,Sept. 10! Film starts at dusk.
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Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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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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
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
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
West Coast Game Night 8:00 pm
West Coast Game Night
Sep 14 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Join A Place Called Home for its 3rd annual West Coast Game Night featuring games, drinks, food and music at an exclusive private venue in Los Angeles’s up and coming Arts District. All proceeds will benefit[...]
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One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer 7:00 am
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 15 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...]
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Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
No Fuss Comedy Bus: A PopUp Comedy Club Experience 7:00 pm
No Fuss Comedy Bus: A PopUp Comedy Club Experience @ Chinatown
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm
No Fuss Comedy Bus: A PopUp Comedy Club Experience @ Chinatown
***21+ ONLY EVENT*** Price of ticket ($40, BUY HERE) includes entry to event, 2 drinks, and dinner from The BBQ Brethren! Come enjoy this incredible popup comedy cluyb experience, hosted by Bugs Taylor! Featuring: Hunter[...]
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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
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
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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One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer 7:00 am
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 22 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...]
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Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
C3: Community, Cops, Conversation 12:00 pm
C3: Community, Cops, Conversation @ The Islamic Center of Southern California
Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Participants must commit to being present both days (9/25: 12-5pm & 9/26: 10-5pm). Participants will be awarded a $25 gift card each day. Participants must be 18 or over. REGISTER HERE!! Directions and parking will[...]
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C3: Community, Cops, Conversation 10:00 am
C3: Community, Cops, Conversation @ The Islamic Center of Southern California
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Participants must commit to being present both days (9/25: 12-5pm & 9/26: 10-5pm). Participants will be awarded a $25 gift card each day. Participants must be 18 or over. REGISTER HERE!! Directions and parking will[...]
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Good Shepard Center
Good Shepard Center
Sep 27 all-day
Volunteers are essential to the success of Good Shepherd Center and help us improve the lives of homeless women and children in our community. We would love to have you join our team as a volunteer.[...]
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
Celebrate month's Bdays with Open Mic night at 5:30 pm on Friday, Sept. 27th!
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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
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
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
Kitten Rescue’s 11th Annual Fur Ball 6:00 pm
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.[...]
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Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention 6:00 am
Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention
Sep 29 @ 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention is an uplifting, life-affirming event that remembers loved ones lost to suicide while raising funds and awareness for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.We have support groups for people[...]
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer 7:00 am
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...]
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How it Works

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