Fundraising & Featured Events
For a selection of Volunteer Opportunities, view the current Volunteer Calendar.
You can also view the FULL Event Calendar.
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Wally’s Pizza Bar Tip-a-Cop
January 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm PSTLaw Enforcement personnel will serve as celebrity wait staff with their “tips” donated to Special Olympics. You’ll enjoy a great meal and be served by Law Enforcement’s finest!
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Spring Sports Registration Available – Bocce, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field
February 1 – February 28Register for SONC’s Spring Sports! Join us for bocce, swimming, tennis, and track & field. Get involved and have fun this season!
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San Mateo Basketball Invitational
February 8 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PSTJoin the San Mateo Basketball Invitational, supported by Measure K Funds from San Mateo County. Don’t miss the action!
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Shasta County Polar Plunge
February 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm PSTTake the plunge in Shasta County! Fundraise for Special Olympics NorCal and jump in to support local athletes in a fun day of community impact at Foothill High School in Palo Cedro.
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Fort Bragg Polar Plunge
February 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PSTExperience the excitement of the Fort Bragg Polar Plunge! Raise funds for Special Olympics Northern California and take part in a day of fun, community, and impact.
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Tuolumne County Polar Plunge
February 22 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am PSTMake a splash for inclusion at the Tuolumne County Polar Plunge! Fundraise for Special Olympics Northern California and take the plunge to support athletes in your community.
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Lake County Polar Plunge
February 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PSTBe part of the Lake County Polar Plunge! Raise funds for Special Olympics NorCal with a splash into chilly waters on Saturday, Feb 22 at the Buckingham Homeowners’ Club House.
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Bay Area 5K Run & Polar Plunge
March 1 @ 7:45 am – 1:30 pm PSTKick start the Bay Area Polar Plunge with an optional 5K timed run at Alameda Beach, then take the plunge into the bay! Fundraise for Special Olympics Northern California, celebrate inclusion and support athletes.
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Santa Cruz Polar Plunge
March 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm PSTReady to make waves? Join the Santa Cruz Polar Plunge at the iconic Beach Boardwalk! Fundraise for Special Olympics Northern California and splash into the ocean for a fun day celebrating inclusion.
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Sonoma County Polar Plunge
March 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm PSTTake the plunge in Bodega for the Sonoma Polar Plunge! Support Special Olympics Northern California and make a splash for athletes in your community.
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Sacramento 5K Trail Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk & Plunge
March 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm PSTJump in and join the Sacramento Polar Plunge at Granite Bay! Kick off your day with a scenic 5K or 1-mile walk, then take the chilly plunge to make a difference for Special Olympics Northern California athletes.
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2025 Fresno Regional Basketball Competition
March 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PSTThis Regional Competition is the culmination of the 8-week basketball season for over 200 Special Olympics Northern California athletes competing for Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.
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Siskiyou Polar Plunge
March 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PSTMake a difference at the Siskiyou Polar Plunge! Raise funds for Special Olympics Northern California and take the plunge to support local athletes in a fun day at at Lake Shastina Community Center.
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Fresno Polar Plunge
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm PDTJump in and join the Fresno Polar Plunge! Raise funds for Special Olympics NorCal by taking the plunge on Feb. 15 at Dolphin Isle.
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2025 Chico Basketball Regional Competition
March 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDTThis Regional Competition is the culmination of the 8-week basketball season for nearly 250 Special Olympics Northern California athletes competing for Butte, El Dorado, Nevada and Yuba/Sutter/Colusa counties.
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Summer Sport Registration Available – Golf & Softball
May 1 – May 31Join SONC for summer sports! Register now for golf and softball and be part of an exciting season filled with fun and competition!
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2025 Fresno Track and Field Regional Competition
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDTThis Regional Competition is the culmination of the 8-week track and field season for over 200 Special Olympics Northern California athletes competing for Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties.
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2025 Fresno Bocce Regional Competition
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm PDTThis Regional Competition is the culmination of the 8-week bocce season for over 200 Special Olympics Northern California athletes competing for Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Tulare, and Tuolumne counties.
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Fall Sport Registration Available – Flag Football & Soccer
July 1 – July 31Sign up for SONC’s Fall Sports! Register for flag football and soccer to enjoy a season of teamwork, fun, and friendly competition!
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Fall Sports Registration Available – Bowling & Floor Hockey
August 1 – August 31Get ready to roll and score! Register for SONC’s Fall Sports and join the fun with bowling and floor hockey this season!
