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.
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Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 2 @ 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
Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica
11:30 am
ove All Serve Art: An Art Show By the Young People of My Friend’s Place
6:00 pm
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Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
@ Hollywood Community Center
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]
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Clean Air Day 2019: Habitat for Humanity & Conservation Corps of Long Beach
8:00 am
Clean Air Day 2019: Habitat for Humanity & Conservation Corps of Long Beach
@ Seaside Park
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles & Conservation Corps of Long Beach Proudly Bring You Clean Air Day 2019 This is a FREE event, open to the public and features free snacks and ice[...]
Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings
9:45 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 5 @ 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
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration
10:30 am
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration
@ Los Cerritos Wetlands
Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
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Teach Sports or Arts
Teach Sports or Arts
@ Coach Art
Oct 6 all-day
Do you have an artistic or athletic hobby? Will you teach it to a kid impacted by chronic illness? We can match you with an inspiring, extraordinary young person — or group of young people —[...]
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Inner-City Arts
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
@ Inner-City Arts
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]
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CASA of LA
CASA of LA
@ Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court
Oct 8 all-day
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained, dedicated and caring community volunteer, who is assigned to work one-on-one with a child in the foster care system. CASAs are sworn in by a dependency court judge to[...]
National Community Planning Month: Planning 101 Workshop (en español)
9:00 am
Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City
6:00 pm
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The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood
@ The Center in Hollywood
Oct 9 all-day
Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...]
Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
@ Inner-City Arts
Oct 9 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 9 @ 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
Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica
11:30 am
Halloween Special “Died in Long Beach” w/ Author Claudine Burnett
6:30 pm
Halloween Special “Died in Long Beach” w/ Author Claudine Burnett
@ Belmont Heights United Methodist Church
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm
Join us Wednesday, Oct 9th for our monthly BHCA meeting featuring Long Beach author Claudine Burnett. Died In Long Beach Just in time for Halloween, Claudine Burnett will present “Died In Long Beach”, a fascinating history that unveils[...]
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New Directions for Veterans
New Directions for Veterans
Oct 11 all-day
NDVets Memorial Day 5K We look for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist with our 5K run/walk. We need volunteers to help with everything from Check-In, staffing water stations, and cheering on walkers and runners along the[...]
Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
@ Hollywood Community Center
Oct 11 @ 8:00 am
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]
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Peace 4 Kids
9:00 am
Peace 4 Kids
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 12 @ 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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29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House
10:00 am
29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House
@ L.A. GOAL
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for our 29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House! The artists have been working hard to create an exhibit you don't want to miss! In addition to exhibiting our Members’ incredible works[...]
Captain Ron’s “The Galley Restaurant” Sponsors 11th Annual Home Run for Kids Softball Game
10:00 am
Native Garden Volunteer Day
10:00 am
Food on Foot Sunday Serving
3:15 pm
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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 16 @ 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
Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica
11:30 am
Long Beach Police Department: South Division Commander’s Community Forum
6:00 pm
Long Beach Police Department: South Division Commander’s Community Forum
@ Police Department Headquarters
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Long Beach Police Department South Division South Division Commander’s Community Forum Please join us for our next South Division Commander’s Community Forum. This is a great opportunity for community and business leaders to become engaged[...]
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Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
@ Hollywood Community Center
Oct 18 @ 8:00 am
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]
Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum
1:00 pm
Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum
@ Skid Row Museum
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and[...]
Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum
1:00 pm
Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum
@ Skid Row Museum
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and[...]
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I Have a Dream Foundation
I Have a Dream Foundation
Oct 19 all-day
Your volunteer work at “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) will make a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth in Los Angeles. Volunteers tutor, coach, read to our students (“Dreamers”), chaperone field[...]
National Community Planning Month: Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour
9:00 am
Nothin’ but Sand
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 19 @ 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
A Safe Place for Youth: Harvest Community Meal
5:00 pm
Joan’s Wish List Signature Event
6:00 pm
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Inner-City Arts
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
@ Inner-City Arts
Oct 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]
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The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood
@ The Center in Hollywood
Oct 23 all-day
Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...]
Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
8:00 am
Inner-City Arts
@ Inner-City Arts
Oct 23 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 23 @ 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
Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica
11:30 am
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New Directions for Veterans
New Directions for Veterans
Oct 25 all-day
NDVets Memorial Day 5K We look for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist with our 5K run/walk. We need volunteers to help with everything from Check-In, staffing water stations, and cheering on walkers and runners along the[...]
Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center
@ Hollywood Community Center
Oct 25 @ 8:00 am
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]
5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down
9:00 am
5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down
@ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Welcome Center (Building 257)
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come join the VA Greater Los Angeles Healt Care System Veteran Stand Down. This event is in its 5th year and non of it would be possible with supportive volunteers. Volunteers: Register at – www.bwscampus.com/standdown[...]
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10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists
1:00 pm
10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists
@ Gladys Park
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm
The 10th annual Festival for all Skid Row Artists Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2019 1-5pm each day in Gladys park (corner of 6th Street and Gladys Avenue) Sign Up as a Skid[...]
Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt
7:30 am
Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt
@ Exposition Park
Oct 26 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt is a series of charity dog walks that bring entire communities together to raise money to help save the lives of homeless pets. This is much more then[...]
Peace 4 Kids
9:00 am
Peace 4 Kids
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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[...]
National Community Planning Month: LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 26 @ 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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Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park!
8:00 am
25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting
9:00 am
25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
I am happy to share that new street trees are coming to the Alamitos Beach neighborhood! This weekday tree planting is a great opportunity for groups to participate in a week day team building event. About 60 trees[...]
Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting
9:00 am
Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting
@ Corner of Broadway & Cerritos Ave.
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve
10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve
@ Vroman's Bookstore
Oct 30 @ 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
Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica
11:30 am
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