Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Aug 24-Aug 31, 2026)

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Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Aug 24-Aug 31, 2026)

Dear Greater Orange County:

Here are your opportunities to get out, make connections, and take action! This weekly schedule includes protests, city council/school board meetings, community-oriented activities and mutual aid drives for basics & essentials.

What to note this week:

  • Tues 8/25: Show up at the Garden Grove City Council meeting and demand that the City hold GKN Aerospace accountable for the recent chemical crisis and their role in the F-35 supply chain of genocide.
  • Fri 8/28: Join the So-Cal Community Wellness Collective, Thrive Santa Ana, and the City of Santa Ana for Noche de Musica, an evening of community and shared space in honor of the 10th anniversary of Juan Gabriel's passing.
  • Sat 8/29: CSO OC hosts their annual Chicano Moriatorium in Santa Ana, calling for unity in the ongoing fight for Chicano self-determination and the celebration of the community's shared history. Expect cultural performances, speeches, food, music, vendors, and more.

Event listings are collected from community groups across Orange County and do not imply endorsement. Assess your own risk before participating!

🟢 [Weekly] Recurring rally/protest
🔴 [Special] One-off rally/protest
🟣 [Community] Community-building event or gathering
🔵 [Public Comment] City council or school board meeting

🗓️ MONDAY, AUG 24

Tustin

  • 7:30–10:00 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Moral Mondays Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
  • 📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Brea

🗓️ TUESDAY, AUG 25

Orange

  • 5:30-7:00PM – 🟢 [Weekly] When We Unite We Win
  • 📍 Glassell & Chapman
  • 👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
  • 📢 Focus: Immigrant rights
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Garden Grove

  • 6:30 PM - 🔵 [Public Comment] GKN Out of Garden Grove
  • 📍 11300 Stanford Ave
  • 👥 Hosted by: A number of community organizations, including PYMLAOCIE, Harbor Institute, VietRiseOC, and OC PSL
  • 📢 Focus: "Join us THIS TUESDAY, August 25th at the Garden Grove city council meeting to demand the city exercises their power to hold GKN accountable by imposing an immediate moratorium, rejecting the expansion, and shutting down GKN’s Garden Grove facility!" Show up early to sign up for public comment.
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ WEDNESDAY, AUG 26

Mission Viejo

  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Defend Democracy, Demand Accountability
  • 📍 La Paz Rd & Marguerite Pkwy
  • 👥 Hosted by: SouthOC4Democracy
  • 📢 Focus: Defend democracy & voting rights.
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Irvine

  • 12-2PM –  🟣 🟢 [Community] [Weekly through Sep 16] Really Really Free Market
  • 📍 Langson Library at UCI, near Lot 2
  • 👥 Hosted by: Food Not Bombs Irvine
  • 📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community-focused event; all are welcome and everything is free, no questions asked, no strings attached. Bring books, games, art, clothing, household items, non-perishable food, or just yourself!
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ THURSDAY, AUG 27

Lake Forest

La Habra

🗓️ FRIDAY, AUG 28

Tustin

Orange

Huntington Beach

  • 4:30-6:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 Heil Pedestrian Overpass (over the 405)
  • 👥 Hosted by: Visibility Brigade

Ladera Ranch

Santa Ana

  • 5:00 - 11:00 PM – 🟣 [Community] Noche de Musica
  • 📍 1901 W Walnut St
  • 👥 Hosted by: SCCW Collective
  • 📢 Focus: "This Friday we will be honoring Juan Gabriel’s 10 year anniversary of passing. In his life, Juan Gabriel often took on mutual aid efforts, especially with children/ orphanages. Making space for music and collaboration but also not forgetting his roots of family and creating a safe environment for those around us. We are always looking for ways to uplift our own community. Please come out, enjoy a night of community and share space."
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ SATURDAY, AUG 29

Newport Beach

Santa Ana

  • 10:30 - 12:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Protest Rally
  • 📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
  • 👥 Hosted by: Defenders of Democracy
  • 📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Aliso Viejo

  • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
  • 📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
  • 👥 Hosted by: Aliso Viejo Resistance
  • 📢 Focus: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, stand up for human rights
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Santa Ana

  • 5:00 PM–7:00 PM – 🔴 🟣 [Special, Community]  Chicano Moriatorium
  • 📍 El Centro Cultural De Mexico (837 N. Ross St)
  • 👥 Hosted by: CSO OC
  • 📢 Focus: "Join us on August 29th for the 56th Chicano Moratorium! We will be celebrating our heritage and the struggle for Chicano self-determination with cultural performances and speeches from leaders in the movements for community control of the police and legalization for all! The program will include a march through Santa Ana to make our demands heard!"
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ SUNDAY, AUG 30

Anaheim

  • Last Sunday of every month 12-4PM – 🟣 [Community] Really Really Free Market Anaheim
  • 📍 Pearson Park (between the tennis courts)
  • 👥 Hosted by: RRFM Anaheim. Endorsed by: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
  • 📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community-focused event. Every last Sunday of the month! No money. No bartering. No trading. Everything is FREE. What can you bring? Anything clean, useful, and safe. Craft supplies, books, toys, clothing, shoes, plants, housewares, small furniture, electronics, non-perishable food, etc. Bring your own blanket or tarp to set up your items.
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts (look for the food drive signs to drop off)
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Huntington Beach

  • 1:00–2:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Rally at City Hall
  • 📍 Main and Yorktown
  • 👥 Hosted by: HB4Democracy, Orange Coast Huddle
  • 📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ MONDAY, AUG 31

Tustin

  • 7:30–10:00 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Moral Mondays Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
  • 📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Brea

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50501 Movement Orange County and the OC Indivisible Coalition are all-volunteer, grassroots partners. We are committed to coalition-building and peaceful protest, and are not affiliated with a political party. We welcome community members to join our community and participate in food drives, protest safety, art, organizing, and much more.

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