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 Hunger Action Month: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 1:00 pm Hunger Action Month: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank @ Randolph Sep 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Please join us in our volunteer day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help us help those in[...] 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 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 Food Distribution: Carson Senior Center 8:15 am Food Distribution: Carson Senior Center @ Carson Senior Center Sep 9 @ 8:15 am – 12:00 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us[...] Paramount Senior Center Food Distribution 12:30 pm Paramount Senior Center Food Distribution @ Paramount Senior Center Sep 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us[...]	10 Food Distribution: L.A. Regional Food Bank 12:15 pm Food Distribution: L.A. Regional Food Bank @ Barnes Park Sep 10 @ 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us[...] 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 Hunger Action Month: L.A. Regional Food Bank 9:00 am Hunger Action Month: L.A. Regional Food Bank @ Randolph Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Please join us in our volunteer day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help us[...] 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 Food Distribution: Glory Church 12:15 pm Food Distribution: Glory Church @ Glory Church of Christ Sep 12 @ 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us[...]	13 Food Distribution: Victory Outreach 8:45 am Food Distribution: Victory Outreach @ Victory Outreach Sep 13 @ 8:45 am – 11:00 am Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us[...]	14 Hunger Action Month: L.A. Regional Food Bank 9:00 am Hunger Action Month: L.A. Regional Food Bank @ Randolph Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets SIGN UP HERE! Please join us in our volunteer day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help us[...] 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 West Coast Game Night 8:00 pm West Coast Game Night Sep 14 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Tickets 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[...]
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 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 Tickets *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[...]	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 Help Plant Trees in East Long Beach 9:00 am Help Plant Trees in East Long Beach @ Patrick Henry Elementary School Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Want to make a difference for the environment? Come help plant 100 new street trees in Long Beach near Patrick Henry Elementary School! Patrick Henry Elementary School Neighborhood Tree Planting Saturday, September 21, 2019 9[...] 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	25 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 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 Tickets 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[...]	26 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 Tickets 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[...]	27 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[...] Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy National Public Lands Day 9:00 am Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy National Public Lands Day @ White Point Nature Preserve Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Sign up HERE! Families will enjoy taking part part in restoring the native garden to benefit local wildlife and the community. 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 Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser 5:00 pm Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser @ Firefighters Union 372 Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance is having a Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser to have the irrigation, electrical upgrade, replace the 24 trees. Our main sponsor is Rex Pritchard, President Firefighters 372. Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree[...] 11th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala 6:00 pm 11th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala @ Fairmont Miramar Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) invites you to the 11th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel (Wedgewood Ballroom) in Santa Monica. The #PYFCGala is a[...] 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 Tickets 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.[...]
29 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 Tickets 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[...] Alive and Running 5K Walk/Run 7:00 am Alive and Running 5K Walk/Run @ West 88th Street & La Tijera Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Alive & Running 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. The first in the nation, the Didi Hirsch Suicide[...]	30

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