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We improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them with free resources, awareness, and financial support.
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Together, dreams are possible 🎠 We help charities become well-funded, well-marketed and efficient organizations. Their ability to succeed in these areas translates directly into their ability to help children. We serve over 450 member charities across the United States who are diverse in mission, thought, geography and size. Yet they all share a common goal - to improve the lives of children. Our members serve approximately 37 million children of all ages and backgrounds - 50% of all kids in the U.S. are touched by Festival of Children Foundation programs. To increase collaboration, simplicity and functionality, our member organizations are organized into five categories: Arts & Culture, Environmental Education & Awareness, Education & Development, Health & Wellness and Social Services.

09/28/2026

What an incredible 25th Festival of Children!

As the celebration comes to a close, our gratitude is just beginning. We’re taking a moment to recognize more sponsors who helped make this milestone Festival possible and who continue to champion the important work of children's charities.

Through their partnership with Festival of Children Foundation, our sponsors helped give participating children’s charities a bigger platform to raise awareness, connect with the community, share their missions, and inspire new supporters to get involved.

The Festival may be over, but the work continues. ❤️

Every connection made, every conversation started, and every person inspired to learn, volunteer, donate, advocate, or support a participating charity has the potential to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

To our incredible sponsors: thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our community, and helping us shine a light on the organizations working every day to create brighter futures for children.

🎉 25 years of Festival of Children. Countless connections. One shared commitment: supporting children's charities.

09/25/2026

🎉 THE FINAL WEEKEND IS HERE! 🎉

Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate 25 years of Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza!

Join us September 26–27 for a weekend packed with creativity, music, dance, magic, aerial performances, face painting, and celebrating the magic of childhood!

🌟 Saturday: Enjoy arts & crafts hosted by OCSA Alumni, OC Face Paint, live performances, Reverb Tap Company, Jurassic Parties and more!

🌟 Sunday: Keep the celebration going with OCSA performances, aerial arts, family activities and our Closing Ceremonies featuring The Hi-Tops and Angelica Nero ! 🎉

But the Festival is about more than a great weekend. It’s about connecting with organizations dedicated to helping children thrive. Meet the participating charities, learn about their missions, and discover how you can get involved and make a difference.

🎈 25 years. Four weekends. One incredible community.

Come make the final weekend one to remember!

📅 September 26–27
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 South Coast Plaza

Thank you our sponsors:
Hyundai Hope on Wheels🎗
Rady Children’s Health | Orange County
RM Dalton
Alliant Insurance Services
Chubb
Visible Intellect Inc.
Evans Roofing Company
Hurst & Siebert
CableMasters
Todd Halbrook RBC
JRM Construction West
Briggs Electric, Inc.
Gothic Landscape
The Raymond Group
Mesa Water
MitsubishiElectricUS
South Coast Plaza
LAist

09/21/2026

👏 A BIG thank-you to the sponsors who help turn awareness into action!

Festival of Children brings together incredible children’s charities and the community that wants to support them. Our sponsors play an important role in making those connections possible.

Through their partnership with Festival of Children Foundation, they help create a platform where participating charities can share their stories, showcase their impact, meet new supporters, and inspire meaningful involvement.

Every new conversation can lead to greater awareness. Every new connection can lead to support. And every act of support can help a child.

To the sponsors featured here: thank you for investing in a stronger future for children and helping us give the incredible work of our participating charities the attention it deserves.

We’re grateful to have you with us for 25 years of putting children first! 🎉

09/18/2026

🎉 WEEKEND THREE IS HERE! 🎉

The celebration continues! Join us for Weekend Three of the 25th Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza.

Bring the family and spend the afternoon celebrating 25 years of putting children first - with fun, creativity, community, and opportunities to discover organizations dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children.

🎨 Make something
🎭 Enjoy the performances
💫 Discover something new
❤️ Connect with organizations making an impact

And if you haven’t been to the Festival yet… this is your weekend! 🙌

Come celebrate with us, meet the incredible children’s charities in our community, and find out how you can get involved.

📅 September 19–20
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 South Coast Plaza

Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents. Bring your friends. Let’s make Weekend Three unforgettable!

Thank you our sponsors:
Hyundai Hope on Wheels🎗
Rady Children’s Health | Orange County
RM Dalton
Alliant Insurance Services
Chubb
Visible Intellect Inc.
Evans Roofing Company
Hurst & Siebert
CableMasters
Todd Halbrook RBC
JRM Construction West
Briggs Electric, Inc.
Gothic Landscape
The Raymond Group
Mesa Water
MitsubishiElectricUS
South Coast Plaza
LAist

09/17/2026

We are overjoyed to share the phenomenal success of yesterday's Igniting Potential Giving Day in collaboration with Orange County Community Foundation! 🎉 With 27 extraordinary nonprofits uniting for a common cause, we raised an astounding $535,201 to empower the young minds of Orange County. 🌟

Our deepest gratitude goes to the 1,106 passionate donors whose unwavering support is more than just a gift; it’s a beacon of hope, lighting the way to boundless opportunities and brighter tomorrows for our youth. Thank you for fueling dreams and making a lasting impact! 🚀❤️

09/15/2026

🎉Tomorrow, we ignite potential!🎉

Igniting Potential Giving Day will bring together 31 local children’s charities for one powerful day of giving uniting the Orange County community around a shared commitment to helping every child thrive.

In collaboration with Orange County Community Fdn , local nonprofits will raise funds that help ensure every child has equitable access to the resources they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

When we unite, our collective impact grows. Every gift helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow, dream, and reach their full potential.

✨ Tomorrow, let’s come together and ignite potential. Because every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Learn more: https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/

09/14/2026

🌟 Great things happen when a community comes together.

After an amazing second weekend, we’re shining the spotlight on more incredible sponsors helping make the 25th Festival of Children possible!

By partnering with Festival of Children Foundation, these organizations are helping us amplify the voices and missions of participating children’s charities - giving them a platform to connect with the community, build awareness, and reach people who may be inspired to support their work.

Their partnership creates something bigger than an event. It creates connections, conversations, and opportunities to make a difference.

To our sponsors: thank you for helping us introduce more people to the incredible organizations dedicated to helping children thrive.

Your support helps their important work reach further. 🙌

09/12/2026

Missed the first weekend? There’s still time to join us!

📅 Sept. 12–13
📍 South Coast Plaza
Bring the whole family for two days of creativity, performances, dancing, magic, face painting, and family fun - all while discovering the incredible organizations working every day to make a difference for children.

🎨 Arts & crafts
🎭 Live performances
🎨 Face painting
💫 Wellness resources
💃 Dance, music, magic & more!

And don’t just watch - get involved! Meet the participating children’s charities, learn about their missions, and discover how you can help support the kids and families in our community.

🎈 25 years of putting children first. Come be part of the celebration!

Schedule of events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeaPNAYmjmKJpGHbl0uDz7dtyROdisb_/view?usp=sharing

Hyundai Hope on Wheels🎗
Rady Children’s Health | Orange County
RM Dalton
Alliant Insurance Services
Chubb
Visible Intellect Inc.
Evans Roofing Company
Hurst & Siebert
CableMasters
Todd Halbrook RBC
JRM Construction West
Briggs Electric, Inc.
Gothic Landscape
The Raymond Group
Mesa Water
MitsubishiElectricUS
South Coast Plaza
LAist

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed that day.

We honor those we lost, the families and communities who carried on, and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage and compassion.

At Festival of Children Foundation, we believe in creating a future where every child can grow up surrounded by kindness, hope, and a strong sense of community.

May we honor the past by caring for one another and building a brighter tomorrow for the next generation.

We remember. We choose kindness. We carry hope forward.

09/09/2026

✨ An unforgettable evening of wonder, inspiration, and possibility awaits.

Festival of Children Foundation invites you to The Magic of Childhood at the extraordinary Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois benefiting: The Chicago Academy for the Arts, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.

Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening featuring tours of the estate’s breathtaking collections, a beautiful dinner in the Carousel Pavilion, world-class magician performances, and rides on the magnificent Eden Palais Carousel. 🎠

The evening will also feature inspirational performances by Kodi Lee, winner of Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, and the talented students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. ✨

Most importantly, this special event supports organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, helping create opportunities for connection, creativity, healing, and possibility.

Come experience an evening where the magic of childhood comes to life and every moment helps make a difference.

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Sanfilippo Estate | Barrington Hills, IL

More info: https://festivalofchildren.org/chicago-2026/

Address

3315 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

Telephone

+18774925437

Website

http://www.festivalofchildren.org/

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