CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HFS 2 Night 3 Days Camping Trip

Leo Cabrillo State Beach White Cane Camping (California Parks Funded) Camping trip where VIPs (visually impaired persons) can immerse themselves in community science programs which leverage their knowledge and abilities and use them to empower the learner to directly contribute to the conservation and protection of Leo Cabrillo State Park, as well as natural areas […]

State Parks Hike-Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park 11501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA, United States

Chino Hills State Park (California Parks Funded) Volunteers and Sighted Guides Needed! Interests for the HFS hiking trips continue to increase, so our need for volunteers / sighted guides also increase. No experience needed. As long as you also have a love for nature and an interest in helping, we would love to have you […]

State Parks Hike-Will Rogers State Park

Will Rogers State Park 1501 Will Rogers, Pacific Palisades, CA, United States

Will Rogers State Park (California Parks Funded) Volunteers and Sighted Guides Needed! Interests for the HFS hiking trips continue to increase, so our need for volunteers / sighted guides also increase. No experience needed. As long as you also have a love for nature and an interest in helping, we would love to have you […]

Lake Balboa Surrey Bikes

Lake Balboa Surrey Bikes in Van Nuys Lake Balboa Park (HFS-sponsored Picnic) Hearts for Sight thrives to build community. We are blessed to be able to provide a memorable experience for the entire family. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere that Lake Balboa Park offers or enjoy the coastal breeze down the Long Beach Shoreline as HFS […]

Shakey’s Pizza Fundraiser in Burbank

Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1300 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA, United States

Join us for an evening of delicious food and heartfelt support at Shakey's Pizza Parlor! Date: Friday, July 14 Time: 4:00 to 8:00 PM Location: Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1300 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504 Make sure to mark your calendars and bring your entire family or a group of friends along! This event […]

Nature Walk – Coastal Outing / Hike and Eco-program

Bolsa Chica State Park Ecological Preserve

Bolsa Chica State Park Ecological Preserve (California Coastal Conservancy Explore the Coast Grant) VIPs (visually impaired persons) and their families can immerse themselves in community science programs which leverage their knowledge and abilities and use them to empower the learner to directly contribute to the conservation and protection of Bolsa Chica State Park Ecological Preserve, […]

Leo Cabrillo State Beach White Cane Camping (CA Parks Funded)

Leo Carrillo State Beach White Cane Camping

Leo Cabrillo State Beach White Cane Camping (CA Parks Funded) Date: Fri Sat Sun, July 21-23, 2023 Location: Leo Cabrillo State Beach White Cane Camping HFS 2 Night 3 Days Camping Trip: Camping trip where VIPs can immerse themselves in community science programs which leverage their knowledge and abilities and use them to empower the […]

Local Walk – El Dorado Regional Park

El Dorado Regional Park 7339 E SPRING ST, LONG BEACH, CA, United States

El Dorado Regional Park (HFS Funded) El Dorado Park Hiking AdventureDate: Sunday, August 20, 2023Meeting Time: 8:30 AMLocation: 7339 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 Are you ready for another memorable hiking experience that connects you with nature's wonders? Join Hearts for Sight (HFS) and Sierra Club (SC) for an invigorating walk at the […]

Surrey Biking at Long Beach Shoreline

Long Beach Shoreline Surrey Bike Hearts for Sight thrives to build community. We are blessed to be able to provide a memorable experience for the entire family. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere that Lake Balboa Park offers or enjoy the coastal breeze down the Long Beach Shoreline as HFS partners with Wheel Fun Rentals to make […]

Exciting Dodgers Game Night

Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Us for Another Exciting Dodgers Game Night with HFS! Date: Fri September 1, 2023 Location: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Are you a passionate baseball fan?   Hearts For Sight invites you to join us for another thrilling Los Angeles Dodgers game, this time against their long-standing rivals, the […]

Nature Walk (location still being finalized)

TBD

Nature Walk, location TBD (to be determined) This Nature Walk event has a new location, still being finalized.  Additional information will be provided as the date gets closer. Please email or call HFS staff if interested

Pedal Power! Join us for a fun-filled surrey bike ride! Long Beach Shoreline

Pedal Power! Join us for a fun-filled surrey bike ride! Long Beach Shoreline   It's been a while since our last surrey bike ride. Who is ready to ride?   Before Summer officially ends, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the shoreline of Long Beach on our upcoming surrey bike ride! Whether you are a seasoned […]

Leo Carrillo State Beach (CA Parks Funded)

Leo Carrillo State Beach White Cane Camping

HFS 2 Night 3 Days Camping TripLeo Carrillo State Beach White Cane Camping (California Parks Funded) 🌲🏞️ Hearts For Sight September White Cane Camping Trip Invitation! 🏞️🌲 Join us for a remarkable outdoor adventure designed exclusively for individuals who are blind or visually impaired! The Hearts For Sight White Cane camping trip offers a unique and inclusive […]

State Parks Hike-Topanga Canyon State Park

Topanga Canyon State Park Topanga, CA, United States

Hike With Us at Topanga Canyon Trippet Ranch When: Sunday, October 15, 2023Where: 20828 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA 90290 Join Hearts For Sight (HFS) along with our partners Sierra Club (SC) and Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) for an exciting expedition in Topanga Canyon Trippet Ranch! Nestled in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga […]

Surf Camp Huntington Beach

Did you know that surfing can be adapted to cater to people with various physical capabilities? Hearts For Sight (HFS) is teaming up for the second time with Rocky McKinnon, a renowned pro surfer and the owner of McKinnon Surf & SUP, to make surfing accessible for our blind and visually impaired community. Join us […]

Long Beach Swan Boats at Rainbow Lagoon

Rainbow Lagoon Swan Boats on Shoreline Drive will most likely need to be rescheduled If interested in supporting either as a participant or a sighted volunteer captain, please don’t hesitate to message us at hearts4sight@gmail.com

Scary Movie Night Fundraiser

Hearts For Sight Scary Movie Night Fundraiser 🌟 Get Ready for a Spooky Night Under the Stars! 🌟 Join us for a thrilling evening of chills, thrills, and cinematic delight at the Hearts For Sight Scary Movie Night Fundraiser on Friday, October 27, 2023! 🎃🌙 🎬 Double Feature, Double the Fright: 🎬 Starting at 6:30 […]

Long Beach El Dorado Regional Park

Surreys Biking - Powered By You! El Dorado Park Wheel Fun in Long Beach Hosted by Hearts For Sight and sponsored by Wheel Fun Rentals Experience the joy of riding a surrey bike at El Dorado Park, a beautiful outdoor location that's perfectfor group activities. Surrey bikes are unique with two steering wheels, allowing four […]

State Parks Hike-Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

Discover Malibu Creek State Park (California Parks Funded) Join Hearts For Sight (HFS), in collaboration with Sierra Club (SC) and Inspiring Connection Outdoors (ICO), for another unforgettable hiking adventure at the captivating Malibu Creek State Park. Nestled in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, this scenic park has a rich history, having […]

GIVING TUESDAY – 2023

  Shine Light on Wellness Shine Light on Wellness: Join Hearts For Sight in this heart-warming journey on Giving Tuesday! On November 28, 2023, Hearts for Sight will be participating in Giving Tuesday! We have a goal this year of reaching at least 15K ($15,000) in donations to continue to provide mental health services to […]

CANCELED Lake Balboa Surrey Bikes – Picnic and bake sale CANCELED

CANCELED Lake Balboa Surrey Bikes in Van Nuys Lake Balboa Park (HFS-sponsored Picnic and bake sale giveaways) Hearts for Sight thrives to build community. We are blessed to be able to provide a memorable experience for the entire family. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere that Lake Balboa Park offers or enjoy the coastal breeze down the […]

Nature Walk – Debs Park

Debs Park 3606 Boundary Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Hike at Debs Park Hearts For Sight (HFS) is excited to announce its return to Debs Regional Park in Northeast Los Angeles, nestled in Montecito Heights near Highland Park—a serene oasis amidst the urban hustle. Our carefully curated route offers a delightful blend of the wild and the serene, encompassing trails, dirt roads, and paved […]

First Hike for 2024 to Griffith Park

Get ready for our first hiking adventure of 2024! We are thrilled to invite you to the January White Cane hike, taking place at Griffith Park. Details: Meeting Point: Franklin Café, 2650 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90027 Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM Trail Start: 9:00 AM Route: Franklin Cafe to […]

Special Events: Burbank Adaptive Sports EXPO

McCambridge Park `1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA, United States

  Burbank Hosts First Annual Adaptive Sports Expo On Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the City of Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department, will host the first annual Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo.This free and public event will take place at McCambridge Park located at:1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504. Lunch […]

Enjoy a Beautiful Sunday Morning Hike

Kenneth Hahn State Park Baldwin Hills, CA, United States

Enjoy a Beautiful Sunday Morning Hike with Hearts For Sight at Kenneth Hahn State Park Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (Arriving a few minutes before 8:30 is recommended.) Meeting Location: Stoneview Nature Center5950 Stoneview Dr., Culver City, CA 90232Hearts For Sight invites you to join us on our second hiking trip […]

Long Beach Surreys Biking – Powered By You!

Long Beach Shoreline Surrey Bikes Long Beach, CA, United States

Hosted by Hearts For Sight and sponsoredby Wheel Fun Rentals Prepare to embrace the invigorating chill of a late winter's day as we embark on a delightful surrey bike ride along the Long Beach shoreline this Saturday, February 24, 2024. Despite recent cold and rainy weather, let's bask in the anticipation of brighter days ahead […]

March 2024 Griffith Park Travel Town Hike

Griffith Park Travel Town 5200 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Hearts For Sight and Sierra Club for a Refreshing Hike at Griffith Park Travel Town! Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (Arriving a few minutes before 8:30 is recommended.) Meeting Location: Griffith Park Travel Town Museum parking lot5200 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027Hearts For Sight (HFS) and Sierra Club cordially […]

Springtime Serenity: Surrey Bike Ride at Lake Balboa Park

Lake Balboa Park Wheel Fun Rentals 6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, United States

Springtime Serenity: Surrey Bike Ride at Lake Balboa Park   Embrace the enchanting spirit of spring as we pedal through the picturesque trails of Lake Balboa Park in Van Nuys on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Hearts For Sight, in collaboration with Wheel Fun Rentals, invites you to kick off the Spring season with a delightful […]

Will Rogers State Historic Park

Will Rogers State Park 1501 Will Rogers, Pacific Palisades, CA, United States

Discover the Enchantment: Explore Will Rogers State Historic Park with Hearts For Sight and the Sierra Club! Sunday, April 21, 2024-- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Join Hearts For Sight and the Sierra Club on another exhilarating journey through the captivating landscapes of Will Rogers […]

Hearts For Sight Ohana Day Experience

Newport Beach Aquatics

Inclusive OutRigger Paddling Program An Introductory OutRigger Paddling Wrapped In ALOHA COME OUT AND PLAY! Makapo Aquatics and the Newport Aquatic Center (NAC) invite people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to experience the joy of Outrigger Paddling. OHANA DAYS are inclusive paddling experiences that provide people with physical and intellectual disabilities the chance to […]

Cabrillo Aquarium and tide pools (Day outing)

Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro

Note: Some details for this event may change, such as event location. Newport Beach AquaticsCabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro When: Saturday, May 18, 2024    

Wilderness Wonders: Trekking Through Chino Hills and Carbon Canyon Park

Trekking Through Chino Hills and Carbon Canyon Park 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA, United States

Wilderness Wonders: Trekking Through Chino Hills and Carbon Canyon Park Sunday, May 19, 20244500 Carbon Canyon Road Brea, Ca 92823 (Meeting at the Discovery Center)Hearts For Sight (HFS) and Sierra Club are gearing up for another adventure, this time revisiting the breathtaking landscapes of Chino Hills State Park and Carbon Canyon Park in northern Orange […]

L A Arboretum Nature Walk

LA Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA, United States

2024 Nature Walk AT Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Saturday, June 15, 2024 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 Meeting Time 9:30 AM and ends at 2:00 PMJoin Hearts For Sight (HFS) and Los Angeles Chapter of Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) at this special outing! The Los Angeles County Arboretum is a […]

Summer Serenity: Surrey Bike Ride at Lake Balboa Park

Lake Balboa Park Wheel Fun Rentals 6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, United States

Join us in celebrating the start of summer with a serene surrey bike ride at Lake Balboa Park in Van Nuys on Sunday, June 30, 2024! Hearts For Sight (HFS), in collaboration with Wheel Fun Rentals, invites you to bask in the golden warmth of the summer sun as we pedal through the scenic trails […]

Beach day at Will Rogers State Beach

Will Rogers State Beach

Join Us for Fun in the Sun! Get ready for a day of sun, sand, and surf at our Summer Beach Day! Here are all the details you need to know. Make sure to follow the RSVP instruction below.   Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024   Location: We're heading to Will Rogers State Beach in […]

Fishing Trip Experience on the Betty O

Dock 52 13552 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA, United States

Friday, August 9, 2024Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Meeting at Dock 52 -13552 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Have you ever experienced deep-sea fishing? Join Hearts For Sight for this exciting trip! Hearts For Sight invites you to join us on a private chartered boat trip on the Betty O to either […]

Get Ready for Another Unforgettable Hiking Adventure!

El Dorado Nature Park 8050 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA, United States

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024Meeting Time: 8:30 AMLocation: 8050 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 Are you prepared for another memorable hike that immerses you in the wonders of nature? Join Hearts for Sight (HFS) and Sierra Club (SC) for an invigorating walk at the breathtaking El Dorado Regional Park Nature Center! Nestled in […]

Dodgers game

Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Us for an Electrifying Evening!Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Date: Friday, August 23, 2024 Time: 7:10 PM Location: Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Another exhilarating baseball night with Hearts For Sight! Get ready to witness an epic showdown between two baseball giants: the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Picnic, BBQ & Surrey bike ride

Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale

  A day of picnicking, swimming in the lake,BBQ + surrey bike ride Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale Sunday, August 25, 2024

Beach day

Marine Park (Mothers Beach) 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

End of Summer Beach Day with Hearts For Sight (HFS) As summer winds down, join us for a refreshing day by the water at one of Los Angeles' beautiful beaches! Hearts For Sight (HFS) invites you to explore Marine Park, also known as Mother’s Beach, in Long Beach. Situated on the northeastern side of Naples […]

Surreys Biking – Long Beach Shoreline

Long Beach Shoreline Surrey Bikes Long Beach, CA, United States

Hosted by Hearts For Sight and sponsoredby Wheel Fun Rentals Prepare to embrace the invigorating chill of a late winter's day as we embark on a delightful surrey bike ride along the Long Beach shoreline this Saturday, September 21, 2024. Despite recent cold and rainy weather, let's bask in the anticipation of brighter days ahead […]

HFS White Cane Camping | Leo Cabrillo State Beach

Leo Carrillo campground

HFS White Cane Camping Leo Cabrillo State Beach (CA Parks Funded) Date: Fri Sat Sun, September 27-29, 2023 Location: Leo Cabrillo State Beach White Cane Camping HFS 2 Night 3 Days Camping Trip: Camping trip where VIPs can immerse themselves in community science programs which leverage their knowledge and abilities and use them to empower […]

Ride the Waves with HFS and McKinnon Surf

Huntington Beach

Ride the Waves with HFS and McKinnon Surf & SUP!October 13, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM Get ready to experience the thrill of surfing at our exclusive event for the blind and visually impaired community, hosted by Hearts for Sight (HFS) and professional surfer Rocky McKinnon of McKinnon Surf & SUP. Whether you're […]

Malibu Creek State Park | State Parks Hike

Malibu Creek State Park Trailhead 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA, United States

Discover the Beauty of Malibu Creek State Park Saturday, October 19, 2024Trailhead: 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 Come explore Malibu Creek State Park with Hearts For Sight (HFS) and Sierra Club! Nestled in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, this park is a treasure trove of natural beauty and history. From its […]

Hearts For Sight 2024 Halloween Monster Bash

Halloween Monster Bash 117 E. Los Feliz Rd., Glendale, CA, United States

​Halloween Monster Bash is Back !!!Saturday, October 26, 2024 6 pm to 10 pm Join us for an exciting evening! Register now to purchase your admission tickets and get a chance to win exclusive raffle prizes, including: Disney Park Hopper Tickets for anywhere in the world Insignia 42’’ Class F20 Series Full HD Smart TV […]

Webinar: Assistive Technology for Optimal Access

Webinar Announcement: Assistive Technology for Optimal AccessHosted by Hearts for Sight FoundationSponsored by Ability CentralPresenters: Sweetman Systems Join us for an enlightening webinar dedicated to exploring the latest in assistive technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This event welcomes students, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about assistive devices and accessible […]

Harwood Lodge weekend retreat

Harwood Lodge

Harwood Lodge weekend retreat We are excited to invite you to a special 3-day trip to Harwood Lodge, sponsored by the Hearts For Sight Foundation! In collaboration with the Sierra Club, this weekend is all about enjoying nature, building connections, and sharing experiences between visually impaired individuals (VIPs) and sighted guides. About Harwood Lodge: Nestled […]