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Explore opportunities to connect with events, concerts, and outreaches in your Southern California community.

Thanksgiving Meal Drive for SAUSD Families

November 15 - 22, 2025

MSI OC – 11231 W Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
9:00am - 1:00pm

Mosaic Movement is partnering with Santa Ana Unified School District to support 200 families in need this Thanksgiving. We are focusing on providing essential meal sides to ensure every family receives a complete holiday meal. We are collecting stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and biscuits. Every donation helps make a meaningful difference for families in our community.

Donation Drop-Off
MSI OC – 11231 W Chapman Ave, Garden Grove
Saturdays, November 15 and 22
9 AM to 1 PM

Shutdown Relief – Hot Meals

November 18, 2025

OC Dream Center Warehouse
5:00pm and 7:00pm

Over 310,000 residents in Orange County—many of whom are older adults and children— are facing crisis due to delays in the issuance of critical resources like CalFresh benefits.

To immediately address this rising food insecurity, we are proud to partner with our dedicated partner food bank, Hands of Mercy, to provide direct relief.

We are serving free, hot meals (while supplies last) to anyone affected by the shutdown or experiencing food hardship on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm.

Fall Parking Lot Sale

November 22 - 23, 2025

3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Sat - 9 AM to 3 PM & Sun - 10 AM to 2 PM

2 Days. Big Savings.  Limited stock

Celebrate the Season of Giving!
Find the perfect gifts for Christmas and every special occasion — all at up to 90% off!
Each day, the first 25 people will receive a gift back

Event location:
Church parking lot- corner of Fairview and MacArthur BLVD.
3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92704

OCAC Writers Round

November 22, 2025

Charis Building
Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7 PM

Join OCAC for our final Writers Round of 2025 as we wrap up the year with an incredible night of music and celebration. More than ten local Christian artists will take the stage with their original songs for an evening full of creativity, worship, and community.

OC Artists Collective is all about championing local Christian creatives and creating a space where people can connect, be inspired, and encounter Jesus.

This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Enjoy coffee, vintage vendors, and free donuts.

Artist Lineup:
Ethan Lane • Megan Spano • Hannah Julianna • Jack Groesbeck • Rylee Orr • Cole Marcus • Ela Simone • Ethan Mizzell • Michael Junyer • Deakan Leach

Autism Speaks – Los Angeles Empower Walk + 5K Run

November 23, 2025

UCLA Wilson Plaza
8:30am-12:30pm

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and purpose at the Autism Speaks Walk & 5K Run! This event brings together everything you love about the traditional walk with the added excitement of a 5K run.

Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of an inspiring community event that celebrates inclusion and hope. The day will feature a resource fair, friendship bracelet station, superhero sprint, photo opportunities, games, entertainment, community partners, and surprises around every corner.

Cost: Free to walk | $45 to run in the 5K

Riverside Turkey Trot

November 27, 2025

Condron Coffee
8:00am

Join us for a fun-filled in-person event where you can trot your way through the neighborhood. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and get ready for a day of fitness and fun—all for a good cause.

Proceeds benefit Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to serving at risk children and families in our community.

See you at the starting line!

Winter Fest OC

November 28 - January 4, 2026

Lot A, OC Fair & Event Center

Get ready for Winter Fest OC as we bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County!

Winter Fest OC is SoCal’s largest winter festival, featuring ice tubing, ice skating under the star, mini slides, snowball tossing and freshly falling snow. Guests can also enjoy more than 30 carnival rides and attractions, nightly tree lighting ceremonies, live entertainment, holiday treats and immersive photo opportunities.

General admission prices vary. Parking is $12.
Please visit the website for details.

Women’s Christmas Coffee

December 6, 2025

Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
9:30am to 1:30pm

Celebrate The God Who Has a Name with guest speaker Carmen Joy Imes, Professor at Biola University and a familiar voice on KWAVE’s Pastors’ Perspective!

Enjoy coffee, pastries, and fellowship as we welcome the Christmas season. Browse our Makers Marketplace featuring local artisans, open Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $15 in advance online or $20 at the door, and include the program, a gift, and a morning treat.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

CCFR Women’s Christmas Brunch

December 6, 2025

Calvary Chapel Foothill Ranch
9:30 to 12:00pm

Ladies, join us for a wonderful morning of food, fellowship, worship, and encouragement with guest speaker Bonnie Huiskes and worship by Gentry King.

Bonnie has been married for 58 years and brings decades of experience in women’s ministry, nursing, and teaching, sharing God’s Word with wisdom and grace in an understandable way.

Tickets are $35 plus fees.

A CBU Christmas

December 6 - 7, 2025

Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, California Baptist University
Matinee Performance: 2:30 p.m.​ Evening Performance: 7:00 p.m.​

California Baptist University School of Performing Arts is putting on the show of the year!

With a 400-member choral ensemble, theatrical reenactments of the nativity, a full orchestra, and more, A CBU Christmas is a must-see in Southern California this Christmas season.

Tickets $25.00

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