Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Sept 14-Sept 21, 2026)

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Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Sept 14-Sept 21, 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 (more details below in the schedule):

  • Tues 9/15: The police department leads a Flock presentation at the Fullerton city council meeting - show up to say NO to ALPRs in your city! Option to attend in person or via Zoom.
  • Wed 9/16: SouthOC4Democracy hosts Orange County Director of Policy Ayn Craciun at the weekly Wednesday "Defend Democracy" rally in Mission Viejo for a community presentation and conversation: "Why Are Our Electric Bills So High?"

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, SEPT 14

Tustin

  • 7:30–9:30 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files

Brea

🗓️ TUESDAY, SEPT 15

Orange

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

Fullerton

  • 5:30 PM - 🔵 [Public Comment] Flock Out of Fullerton at City Council Meeting
  • 📍 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.
  • 👥 Organizer: DeFlock Fullerton, Indivisible CA45
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Fullerton PD is making a Flock presentation at the 9/15 Fullerton City Council Meeting. Public comments will be open at the end of the meeting. Show up early to attend and say NO to ALPRs in Fullerton! The public may also remotely participate in the meeting to make public comment via computer, smart device or telephone.
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16

Mission Viejo

  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Defend Democracy, Demand Accountability (A Conversation with Ayn Craciun: "Why Are Our Electric Bills So High?")
  • 📍 La Paz Rd & Marguerite Pkwy
  • 👥 Organizer: SouthOC4Democracy
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Defend democracy & voting rights. Special guest for Sept 16: Director of Policy for Orange County Ayn Craciun will lead a presentation and talk: "Why Are Our Electric Bills So High?"
  • 🤝 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
  • 👥 Organizer: Food Not Bombs Irvine
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: 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, SEPT 17

Lake Forest

La Habra

🗓️ FRIDAY, SEPT 18

Tustin

  • 📍 7:30-9:30AM: 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop @ 17th St. & 55 Fwy (Meet at Mimi's)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights & advocacy

Orange

Huntington Beach

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

Ladera Ranch

🗓️ SATURDAY, SEPT 19

Newport Beach

Santa Ana

  • 9:30 - 11:00 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Protest Rally
  • 📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
  • 👥 Organizer: Defenders of Democracy
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: 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)
  • 👥 Organizer: Aliso Viejo Resistance
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: 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

🗓️ SUNDAY, SEPT 20

Huntington Beach

  • 1:00–2:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Rally at City Hall
  • 📍 Main and Yorktown
  • 👥 Organizer: HB4Democracy, Orange Coast Huddle
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: 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

Orange

  • 2:00–4:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly, locations vary] Rally for Democracy
  • 📍 S Yorba St & E Chapman Ave
  • 👥 Organizer: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: End executive overreach. Uphold the Constitution.
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Irvine

  • 2:00–4:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Protest Rally
  • 📍 Irvine City Hall
  • 👥 Organizer: Community-organized. Attendance levels vary each week, but there are a number of dedicated folks who show up regularly – swing by to see if your neighbors are out this week!
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Rally to defend democracy

🗓️ MONDAY, SEPT 21

Tustin

  • 7:30–9:30 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files

Brea

Volunteer With Us!

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.

Volunteer today