Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Feb 2-Feb 8, 2026)
What's happening this week in Orange County CA
Dear Greater Orange County:
Here are your opportunities this week to get out, make connections, and start taking action!
We’ve expanded this weekly schedule beyond protests and city council/school board meetings to include more community-oriented activities and mutual aid drives.
Did we miss anything you know about? Email us at 50501oc@proton.me.
You may bookmark the most up-to-date schedule at https://50501oc.com/protest-calendar/.
🗓️ MONDAY, FEB 2
All Over Orange County
Ongoing Daily – ICE Neighborhood Watch
📍 Everywhere
👥 Hosted by: You – Join or start your local community defense hub at Home Depot.
📢 Focus: ICE Out of Orange County. Keep our neighbors safe!
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Tustin
8:00–10:00 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
5:00–6:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Rally
📍 Imperial Hwy & State College Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 45
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ TUESDAY, FEB 3
Irvine
2-4PM – [Weekly through March 20] 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
Orange
5-6:30PM – [Weekly] When We Unite We Win
📍 Glassell x 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
Fullerton
5:15PM – Vigil & City Council Meeting
📍 Fullerton City Hall
👥 Hosted by: Fullerton is Our Home
📢 Focus: Stand with our immigrant neighbors who are living with fear, uncertainty, and separation right now
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ WEDNESDAY, FEB 4
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
🗓️ THURSDAY, FEB 5
Irvine
2:30–5:00 PM – Weekly: Abolish ICE & End the Occupation Banner Drop
📍 Almond Tree Ln & Michelson Dr
👥 Hosted by: OC Banner Drop for Pali
📢 Focus: Banner drop for Palestine; abolish ICE. Masks strongly recommended for safety & health
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Lake Forest
4:00–6:00PM – Weekly “Stand Up for Our Rights” Rally
📍 El Toro Rd & Trabuco Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Lake Forest
📢 Focus: Immigrant justice & civil rights
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
La Habra
5:00–6:30 PM – Weekly “Save Democracy” Protest
📍 Imperial Hwy & S. Beach Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible La Habra
📢 Focus: Fight the fascist regime
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ FRIDAY, FEB 6
Villa Park
8:00–9:30 AM – [Weekly] No Hate, No Fear! Immigrants Are Welcome Here
📍 Villa Park Rd x N Wanda Rd
👥 Hosted by: Voices of Villa Park
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Ladera Ranch
5:00 - 6:30 PM – [Weekly] Ladera Ranch Stands For Human Rights
📍 Crown Valley & Antonio Pkwy
👥 Hosted by: OC Indivisible Coalition
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SATURDAY, FEB 7
Newport Beach
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 PCH & Jamboree
👥 Hosted by: Newport Indivisible
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
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, boycott Tesla
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
San Clemente
12:00 - 1:30 PM – Banner Drop for Democracy
📍 Ripcurl-Trestles Pedestrian Overpass
👥 Hosted by: SJC Indivisible
📢 Focus: Defend democracy; tell the world what’s happening is not ok
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SUNDAY, FEB 8
Anaheim
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Anaheim Free Bodega
📍 301 N Anaheim Blvd Ste D, Anaheim
👥 Hosted by: The Anaheim Free Bodega
📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. The Anaheim Free Bodega is a community care event where everyone is welcome. We’ll have: Free groceries & pantry staples, clothing, and hot lunch. No paperwork. No judgement. Just community.
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Laguna Woods
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM – [Every 2nd Sunday] Freedom Isn’t Free: Join the Movement
📍 Paseo de Valencia & El Toro
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Defend democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Fullerton
12:00–2:00 PM – [Weekly] Abolish ICE & End the Occupation Banner Drop
📍 Over the 57 Freeway (Deerpark Dr. & Yorba Linda Blvd)
👥 Hosted by: OC Banner Drop for Pali
📢 Focus: Banner drop for Palestine; abolish ICE. Masks strongly recommended for safety & health
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Huntington Beach
1:00–2:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Against #47
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: HB 4 Democracy
📢 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
Irvine
2:00–4:00 PM – Protest Rally
📍 Irvine City Hall
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Defend democracy
LOCATION TBD
2:00–4:00 PM – [Every 2nd & 4th Sunday] Community-Building Event (location varies)
📍 TBD
👥 Hosted by: 50501 Movement Orange County & OC Indivisible Coalition
📢 Focus: Community building, mutual aid
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Reminder: About the Sunday Weekly Rally for Democracy & Community Events
We host weekly actions every Sunday. The schedule is as follows:
Protest rallies 2-4pm every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Community-building activities 2-4pm every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Rotating locations throughout Orange COunty
For months with 5 Sundays (Mar, May, Aug, Nov) we will play it by ear – RSVP to the Mobilize event or subscribe to our Substack newsletter to stay updated.
Volunteer With Us!
To carry us forward in the movement using these survey results, there are jobs that need active owners.
Chat Admins: We do our planning on the Signal app. Help us set up and moderate our weekly planning chats.
Location Scouts: Research and propose locations for protest or activity for a given week.
Activity Planners: Adopt a favorite non-protest activity (Really Free Market, social picnic, skills workshop, sign-making, etc) and help make it a success.
Mutual Aid Coordinators: Manage our food/essentials drive, coordinate drop-off, recruit & schedule volunteers.
AND MORE: Many more volunteer roles are available, no matter your skills or availability!