Events for April 18, 2026

The LGBTQ Center OC is excited to announce its upcoming 2026 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening, a no-cost youth conference that is organized and led by youth leaders from VIVID, a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) student leaders and their allies focused on community action and engagement through a queer- and trans-inclusive lens. The 2025 LGBTQ+ Youth Convening will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at Saddleback High School in Santa Ana. This event is open to youth, students, parents, guardians, families, school staff and administrators, counselors, professionals, and community members and organizers. We will provide two tracks with educational workshops geared towards youth and students and parents and professionals. Additionally, we will offer a community resource fair with over 50 local organizations offering a variety of resources, services, and opportunities. It will include interactive tabletop games and activities, giveaways, and information to ensure that you build connections, gain valuable information, and explore various community programs. We invite the entire community to experience a day complete with influential speakers, workshop presenters, [...]