Press Release

Resolution recognizes the vital contributions of charities and organizations serving children and youth across the United States COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 11, 2026) – For the 19th consecutive year, the United States Senate has designated September as National Child Awareness Month (NCAM), recognizing the vital work of charities and youth-serving organizations dedicated to improving the lives ...

Month-Long Celebration Kicks-off with Performance by America’s Got Talent Season 14 Winner Kodi Lee COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 6, 2026) – Now in its 25th year, Festival of Children® returns this September to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, celebrating the magic of childhood and the charities that work tirelessly to improve the lives ...

Festival of Children Foundation joins Orange County Community Foundation’s Giving Day initiative to expand community support for children and youth-serving nonprofits during National Child Awareness Month ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 10, 2026) – The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and Festival of Children Foundation today announced a new collaborative partnership for Igniting Potential – a ...

Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 20, 2026) – Festival of Children Foundation announced today its Kids in Focus video featuring Inspiration Ranch has been awarded silver for Not-For-Profit in Branded Content Featuring Not-For-Profit Organizations in the record breaking 47th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is ...

COSTA MESA, CA – September 3, 2025 – The spirit of community, compassion, and celebration filled South Coast Plaza on September 3, a Festival of Children Foundation welcomed more than 385 guests to its Opening Night Party, officially kicking off the 24th annual Festival of Children®. The evening was a vibrant mix of music, food, ...

The event benefited The Chicago Academy for the Arts, InZone Project, Jessie Rees Foundation, Royal Family KIDS, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. And COSTA MESA, Calif. (October 19, 2024) – The Carousel of Possible Dreams Chicago, hosted at the breathtaking Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills on Saturday, October 19, 2024, successfully raised ...

Exclusive Program Offers Children and Youth-Focused Charities Hands-On Experience in a Professional Studio Setting NASHVILLE – February 26, 2025 – Gold Pacific Studios, a Nashville-based recording studio located in the heart of Berry Hill, and Festival of Children Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works year-round to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities ...

COSTA MESA, CA – September 4, 2024 – Festival of Children Foundation proudly celebrated the opening night of the 23rd Annual Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza with a remarkable event that brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates for children’s causes. The event was a resounding success, featuring heartwarming tributes, prestigious awards, and ...

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 31, 2024) – With unanimous consent, the United States Senate has designated September as National Child Awareness Month (NCAM) for the 17th consecutive year. S.Res.792 officially designates September 2024 as “National Child Awareness Month” to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizes ...

Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 23, 2024) – Festival of Children Foundation announced today its ‘Kids in Focus’ campaign has been named best Not-For-Profit in Branded Campaign in the record breaking 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, ...