Preschool Multicultural Week
2026-05-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us for our annual week celebrating different cultures around the world!
Role: This is a special volunteer opportunity to share your culture with KidWorks preschool students! The floor is yours to share about your favorite foods and traditions, show where your country is on a map, talk about what you love about your culture, or wear traditional attire. For availability of each time, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “Preschool Multicultural Week” in the subject of your email.

Teacher & Program Staff Appreciation Week
2026-05-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us as we celebrate our amazing preschool teachers and K–12 program team.

Spring K–5 Field Trip
2026-05-22 15:00 - 18:30 | CA
Help us bring kinder to fifth grade KidWorks students on a field trip to celebrate the end of the school year!
Role: At the end of each school year, we take 150 KidWorks kinder to fifth grade students on a fun field trip – bowling, the movies, etc. The sky is the limit! If you have fun ideas, unique connections or want to host students for this event, let us know by emailing abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “KidWorks Spring K-5 Field Trip”! We are always looking for new places to celebrate with our students.

KidWorks Center Reset Day – Spring Tear Down
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Help us finish the school year well and get ready for summer programs!
Date: May 26th–28th
Time: Flexible times
Location: All Centers
Role: Help us take down classroom decorations, sort supplies, clean up the center. We have a short window between the end of the school year and the beginning of summer programs, and we would love your help with this not-so-playful but deeply needed work! For additional information on setting up a time, kindly email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “KidWorks Spring Tear Down” in the subject of your email.

Spring Youth Field Trip
2026-05-29 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
Help us bring 6th to 12th grade KidWorks students on a field trip to celebrate the end of the school year!
Role: At the end of each school year, we take 100 KidWorks youth on a fun field trip – bowling, the movies, etc. The sky is the limit! If you have fun ideas, unique connections or want to host students for this event, let us know by emailing abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and including “KidWorks Spring Youth Field Trip” in the subject of your email. We are always looking for new places to celebrate with our students.

KidWorks Center Reset Day – Summer Set Up
2026-06-01 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Help us get ready for the start of KidWorks summer programs!
Date: June 1st–5th or June 8th–10th
Time: Flexible times.
Location: All Centers
Role: Help us decorate and get the centers ready for summer programs. We have a short window between the end of the school year and the beginning of summer programs, and we would love your help with this not-so-playful but deeply needed work! For additional information on setting up a time, kindly email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “KidWorks Summer Set Up” in the subject of your email.

Preschool Father’s Day Celebration
2026-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us in celebrating our preschool fathers!
Time: Select times between 9–11am or 1–3pm
Role: We’d love to have your company or organization ‘own’ this event to honor our preschool dads. The sky is the limit! Plan a craft/activity and provide a snack/meal for fathers to share with their children. Whether you want to go BIG and plan it all for both sessions (48 students) or just contribute a part to one of the sessions (24 students), we’d love to have you! For additional information, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “Preschool Father’s Day Celebration” in the subject of your email.

Noche de las Estrellas
2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:30 | CA
Join us for this ‘night of the stars’ as we celebrate KidWorks graduates at this annual tradition.
Role: There are many ways to partner with KidWorks for this capstone night. Volunteer with general event support, provide a connection to live music, put together special graduation gifts for the students, create centerpieces or balloon backdrops or donate catering for the evening meal. For additional information on these opportunities, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “Noche de las Estrellas” in the subject of your email.

Preschool Graduation
2026-06-12 09:00 - 15:00 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us at our preschool graduation! This year is extra special, as it is the 20th anniversary of the KidWorks preschool.
Role: Inviting all big idea folks! We’re looking for creative ways to make this event even more memorable for our students and families. Whether you want to provide special graduation gifts for the students, create a fun photo backdrop or bring your donut truck, we’re open to big ideas! For additional information on these opportunities, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “Preschool Graduation” in the subject of your email.

First Day of Kids Club Fun Day
2026-06-15 13:30 - 15:30 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us for the first day of summer programs!
Role: Help us make kinder to fifth grade students feel extra welcome for their first day of Kids Club, KidWorks’ Summer programs.
Volunteer at KidWorks main center, Dan Donahue Center (DDC) or jump into the fun at one of our spoke centers!
If interested in volunteering at this event, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org with “First Day of Kids Club Fun Day” in the subject of your email.

Summer Kids Club Field Trip
2026-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
Help us bring kinder to fifth grade KidWorks students on a field trip for some added summer fun!
Date: June 16th, 17th, 13th, 24th (choose one)
Time: 1–4pm
Role: During our summer programs, we take 100–125 KidWorks kinder to fifth grade students on a fun field trip – bowling, the movies, etc. The sky is the limit! If you have fun ideas, unique connections or want to host students for this event, let us know by emailing abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “Summer Kids Club Field Trip” in the subject of your email. We are always looking for new places to celebrate with our students.

First Family Fun Day of the Summer
2026-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us for the first family fun day of the summer!
Role: Help us welcome KidWorks students and families to a summer fun day! Interested in throwing a bigger party? We’d love to have your company or organization ‘own’ this event and dream big – a BBQ, water day, Olympics challenge? The sky is the limit! Help us plan it, bring your colleagues to volunteer and provide the food & games/crafts, etc. Whether you want to go BIG, or just partner with us for one part, we’d love to have you!
If interested in supporting with this event, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “KidWorks First Family Fun Day of the Summer” in the subject of your email.

Second Family Fun Day of the Summer
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | KidWorks Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92703, United States
Join us for the second family fun day of the summer!
Role: Help us welcome KidWorks students and families to a summer fun day! Interested in throwing a bigger party? We’d love to have your company or organization ‘own’ this event and dream big – a BBQ, water day, Olympics challenge? The sky is the limit! Help us plan it, bring your colleagues to volunteer and provide the food & games/crafts, etc. Whether you want to go BIG, or just partner with us for one part, we’d love to have you!
If interested in supporting with this event, please email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org and include “KidWorks Second Family Fun Day of the Summer” in the subject of your email.

Festival of Chefs
2026-07-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Newport Beach Country Club, One Clubhouse Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Join us for the 2026 Festival of Chefs
Role: Join us for a savory culinary experience showcasing some of Orange County’s finest chefs! Sample an unforgettable tasting of their exceptional creations, complemented by a fabulous selection of wines and spirits. Enjoy a special presentation by KidWorks followed by dancing to the fabulous Tijuana Dogs. All funds raised from the event will directly benefit KidWorks students. To learn more or secure your sponsorship, contact lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org.

Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Newport Beach Country Club (on the lawn)
Attire: Resort Casual
