Local clubs, meetups, and community organizations across the San Fernando Valley, 37 and counting. Submit a group →
Angelinos of Hope is a student-led nonprofit founded and run by young adults in the San Fernando Valley. The organization delivers essential resources — groceries, hygiene supplies, diapers, and school materials — to families in need across Los Angeles through grassroots mutual aid initiatives. They regularly host community giveaway events and accept donations of toiletries, cleaning supplies, blankets, and children's items.
The Atwater Village Farmers' Market is a weekly outdoor market organized by SEE-LA (Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles). Held on Sundays, it brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans, serving as a community gathering point in the Atwater Village neighborhood.
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank provides after-school, evening, and weekend programs for young people ages 6–18 in the Burbank area. Their programming spans academic support, arts and music, fitness and sports, career development, and leadership opportunities. The club serves hundreds of youth annually, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and development regardless of background or family income. It is a chapter of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network.
The Chatsworth Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Chatsworth and the western San Fernando Valley. It maintains the historic Homestead Acre at Shadow Oak Drive and hosts regular programs, tours, and community events connecting residents to the area's rancho and frontier past.
The Downtown Burbank Partnership is a nonprofit business improvement district dedicated to promoting economic development, beautification, and community events in the heart of Burbank. They organize seasonal festivals, street fairs, and public programming to draw visitors and support local businesses throughout the year.
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (FCCNH) is a progressive, fully LGBTQ+-affirming congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), located at Colfax and Moorpark in Studio City. Founded in 1924, the church welcomes people of all backgrounds and identities and hosts regular Sunday services, community events, concerts, and celebrations. The sanctuary is also available for weddings and community gatherings.
Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 whose mission is to protect and restore the natural and historic heritage of the LA River and its riparian habitat. FoLAR produces the annual RiverFest, a free public festival along the river, alongside year-round cleanup events, STEM education programs for K-12 students, and advocacy for equitable river access across Los Angeles.
The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce is a civic business association that organizes the Granada Hills Certified Farmers Market and Grubfest, held every Friday evening on Chatsworth Street at White Oak Ave. The market features fresh produce, artisan goods, local food vendors, and live entertainment. The Chamber also advocates for local businesses, hosts community events, and provides networking resources for Granada Hills merchants and residents.
HOPE the Mission is a faith-based nonprofit organization serving unhoused individuals and families across the San Fernando Valley. They provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, meals, and wraparound social services at multiple locations throughout the Valley. They also host regular community events, volunteer drives, and fundraisers open to the public.
Love Always Sanctuary is a nonprofit farm animal rescue and sanctuary located in Sun Valley. They provide a safe haven for rescued farm animals and open their doors to the public on select days throughout the month, hosting open-barn days, special events with food vendors and live music, and private tours by appointment. The sanctuary hosts a monthly First Saturday Market and seasonal community gatherings on their La Tuna Canyon property.
The Magnolia Park Merchants Association represents the independent businesses, boutiques, restaurants, and shops along Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank's Magnolia Park neighborhood. This historic commercial district is known for its vintage shops, antique dealers, locally-owned eateries, and walkable streetscape. The association hosts community events, promotes local shopping, and works to preserve the neighborhood's distinctive character. Visitors and residents alike come to the area for its unique blend of mid-century charm and modern local business culture.
Main Street Canoga Park is a community arts organization that produces cultural programming and public events in the West San Fernando Valley, including the annual Canoga Park Día de los Muertos Family Festival on Sherman Way — a free street festival with live music, a classic car show, food trucks, art, and family activities. The festival has run for more than 25 years and is one of the largest free cultural events in the Valley.
MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served San Fernando Valley families for over 50 years. Based in Pacoima, MEND operates one of LA County's largest emergency food banks alongside a clothing center and medical, vision, and dental clinics. They serve thousands of households each year and welcome community volunteers throughout the week.
My Valley Pass is the San Fernando Valley's leading visitors guide and event production company, operating myvalleypass.com — a directory of SFV restaurants, attractions, and things to do. They produce signature community events including Valley BlockFest (a 200-plus-vendor street festival), the SFV Film Tour, an annual Memorial Day Parade, and an Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone at Hansen Dam Lake. My Valley Pass also runs neighborhood tours and family-friendly activations throughout the year.
This group cleans up the neighborhood and builds community.
The Northridge Farmers Market & Family Festival is a weekly outdoor market bringing fresh local produce, artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment to the Northridge community. The market focuses on supporting small farms and local makers while providing a family-friendly gathering space for Valley residents each week.
ONEgeneration is a San Fernando Valley nonprofit founded in 1978 whose mission is to support older adults, children, and families through intergenerational programming. Operating from a Van Nuys campus and a Reseda location, services include an Adult Day Center, preschool, senior enrichment, delivered meals, transportation, the Encino Farmers Market, and Grandparents as Parents (GAP) support. Their innovative model brings generations together in shared community spaces.
The Porter Ranch Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor market in the north Valley offering fresh locally grown produce, artisan food products, flowers, and specialty goods from small farms and makers. It serves as a community gathering point for Porter Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods, with a rotating lineup of vendors and seasonal offerings.
Shift Our Ways (SOW) Collective is a volunteer-run, women-led environmental nonprofit founded in 2020. They operate the Reseda Backyard Farm (7625 Wilbur Ave) and a nursery in Arleta, transforming vacant land into community green space. SOW donates 100% of their harvest four days a week to Latinx, Black, immigrant, and low-income families. They host free community events, regenerative agriculture workshops, and youth climate career internship programs.
Somos Familia Valle is a grassroots LGBTQ+ organization founded in 2014, dedicated to supporting trans and queer people of color, immigrants, and their families in the San Fernando Valley. They organize for racial, gender, and economic justice. In 2024 they opened the first LGBTQ+ community center in the SFV, located in Sun Valley. Programming includes advocacy events, drag shows, voting-rights initiatives, and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA) is a volunteer-operated nonprofit based in Chatsworth that rescues, fosters, and rehomes dogs and cats. TARA hosts regular adoption events and fundraisers to find permanent homes for animals and reduce shelter overcrowding in the San Fernando Valley.
Founded in 1939, the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the economic climate of Toluca Lake. They advocate for the business and residential communities and host community-building events including a Holiday Open House, monthly mixers, neighborhood cleanups, and local meetups. Membership is open to businesses and residents throughout the Toluca Lake neighborhood.
Topanga Vintage Market is a monthly outdoor market held on the grounds of Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Vendors offer vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, and handmade goods. The market draws both serious collectors and casual shoppers across the San Fernando Valley.
The West Valley~Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization serving businesses across Woodland Hills, West Hills, Calabasas, and Warner Center. The chamber hosts regular networking mixers, business workshops, community forums, and advocacy events that connect local entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders throughout the west San Fernando Valley.
Bad Hair is an established Los Angeles-based traveling event series and creative collective producing eclectic music, performance, and arts events across the city. With its own website, active social presence, and a documented track record of events, it functions as a recognized promoter and community hub in the LA arts scene.
Welcoming improv group teaching skills, fun, and stress relief.
Founded in 1951, the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (SFVJACC) is a 4.5-acre Pacoima campus dedicated to preserving Japanese culture and the Japanese American experience through education, events, and community activities. Facilities include a gymnasium, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and a 7,000-square-foot social hall seating 400. The center serves over 1,000 families and hosts 18 organizations offering bonsai, calligraphy, sports, youth programs, and the annual Obon Festival.
West Coast Singers LGBTQ+ Chorus of Los Angeles is an 80-plus-voice mixed chorus welcoming singers of all orientations and skill levels. Founded in 1983, it is the third-oldest LGBTQ+ chorus in the nation. WCS produces two major concerts yearly — a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in June — plus community and festival performances throughout the year. Members rehearse weekly from September to June. The chorus is a GALA Choruses affiliate and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
This group focuses on fun runs and walks for fitness.
The Valley Girl Hiking Club (VGHC) is a women-focused hiking group based in the San Fernando Valley. Founded to connect active women through outdoor adventure, VGHC organizes regular group hikes at local parks, regional trails, and destinations throughout greater Los Angeles. Active on Instagram, the club welcomes hikers of all skill levels — from casual neighborhood walks to longer day hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Griffith Park, and other nearby natural areas.
Valley Runners LA (est. 2014) is a San Fernando Valley-based running club and community open to all abilities. The group hosts free group runs, community 5K events, and charity races throughout the SFV. Their Sueños Anniversary 5K is an annual community fundraiser celebrating local culture and fitness in the Valley.
A community for women to connect and walk together.
Witches' Magick Market is a traveling metaphysical vendor market featuring crystals, tarot, herbs, handmade goods, and occult supplies. The market hosts pop-up events at various venues across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, drawing the local witchcraft and spiritual community.
momsIRL runs sold-out early-evening dance parties exclusively for moms, featuring 90s and 2000s hits in a welcoming, zero-pressure environment. Events run 6–9pm so moms are home at a reasonable hour. The series has hosted multiple sold-out events at Rocco's Tavern in Studio City and expanded to Woodland Hills and other LA neighborhoods, drawing hundreds of attendees each night. It has grown into a community where moms feel seen, energized, and connected.
Silent Book Club LA is a local chapter of the global Silent Book Club movement, hosting drop-in sessions where readers of all kinds gather to enjoy a half hour of social time followed by a full hour of quiet reading together. No assigned books, no discussions — just the joy of reading in good company. Events rotate across SFV venues.
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