Festival of Children Foundation

Improving the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them.

Our Mission

Festival of Children Foundation improves the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them. By providing training, awareness and financial support, we help make our member organizations’ dreams a reality.

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Upcoming Events

Festival of Children®
September 5 - 27, 2026

Celebrate the 25th Festival of Children® at South Coast Plaza during National Child Awareness Month. Enjoy free family-friendly performances, hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and inspiring experiences while discovering nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and families. Join us throughout September to connect, learn, and celebrate the people and programs building brighter futures in our community. Thank you to our sponsors, including Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Rady Children’s Health.

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Igniting Potential
September 16, 2026

The Orange County Community Foundation and Festival of Children Foundation unite for Igniting Potential, a giving day to support the youth of Orange County. Local nonprofits will come together to raise funds that help ensure every child has equitable access to the resources they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

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The Magic of Childhood
October 10, 2026

Step into an evening of wonder at the spectacular Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, IL. Explore one of the world’s most extraordinary private collections as strolling magicians surprise and delight around every corner. Enjoy a plated dinner, inspirational performances, a world-class magic showcase, and rides on the enchanting Eden Palais Carousel – all in support of The Chicago Academy for the Arts, SOUL Harbour Ranch, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.

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Be Part of a Nationwide Network that Impacts 50% of the Nation's Children.

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100% of administrative costs are covered by committed funding, allowing donations to go further in direct support of programs and services that improve the lives of children.
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One-time Donation

Your generous donation will enable us to continue helping charities become well-funded, well-marketed, and efficient organizations. Their ability to succeed in these areas translates directly into their ability to help children.
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WE RAISE AWARENESS

48 Million

people introduced to children’s charities through the Festival of Children® program

5.5 Million

people reached through the NCAM Talent Challenge campaign

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WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

$6.5 Million

distributed to children's charities
across the country

252 High-Impact

programs identified and funded – taking inspired visions to finished projects

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WE STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK

5,824 Hours

of free continued education has been given to non-profit staff through live seminars

900 Leaders

of charities have received online training through our educational podcasts

Our Programs

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National Child Awareness Month
National Child Awareness Month is celebrated each September to raise awareness and focus America’s attention on our greatest asset – our children.
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Festival of Children®
Festival of Children® is a month-long celebration of childhood that offers free activities, celebrity appearances and live performances that delight children and adults alike while showcasing youth-serving organizations that proudly serve children in the community.
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The Carousel Of Possible Dreams
The Carousel of Possible Dreams
The Carousel of Possible Dreams is a unique opportunity designed to give charities an exciting and innovative way to raise funds and cultivate new donors. As a team, supporters of the organization rush onto a carousel – going around and around 50 times!
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Kids In Focus
Kids in Focus
Kid in Focus offers professionally produced videos to our member charities to help them connect to a new and wider audience.
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Executive Seminars
Executive Training Seminars
Executive Training Seminars deliver knowledge-building and skills sets that are vital for non-profit leadership to meet the challenges of a volatile economy and an evolving fundraising landscape.
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Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party
Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party creates a memorable holiday experience for children without permanent housing living in Orange County and Los Angeles. For most of the kids this program reaches, it is the only Christmas they will get.
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  • 3315 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • 877-492-KIDS (5437)
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