Event calendar

OA events are open to anyone who has a desire to stop eating compulsively. Newcomers are welcome!

If you are unable to afford the cost of an event, ask the event organizer if assistance is available.

April 2026

  • Apr 24–26 2026 / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Time zone: Pacific Time

    Serenity Retreat — Southern California

    Our speaker joined Overeaters Anonymous in 1988, weighing 200 pounds (91 kg). For many years, she describes herself as a chronic slipper. In 2000, she became abstinent and has maintained a 75-pound weight loss.

  • Apr 24–26 2026 / 4:00 pm – 1:00 pm

    Time zone: Pacific Time

    Annual Serenity Retreat — California

    Deepen your program by listening to a speaker with long-term recovery. Enhance your recovery with a weekend at a beautiful oceanside retreat. Enjoy a 12-step fellowship and a weekend of self-care.

  • Apr 25, 2026 / 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

    Time zone: Iran Standard Time

    90 Experiences for Abstinence Workshop Series

    Join us every week to learn and practice experiences in the OA program that will support your abstinence. Each experience, including a combination of practical action, meditation, spiritual growth, and the support of meetings, will play a unique role in the path of your recovery.

  • Apr 26, 2026 / 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Time zone: Eastern Time

    The Challenges of Abstinent Travel (and How I Overcame Them)

    Join us to listen and learn as our speakers share how they have faced the challenges of abstinent travel. The event will include a writing exercise and a Q&A session.

  • Apr 26, 2026 / 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Time zone: Eastern Time

    Abstinence Workshop

    Abstinence Workshop What is abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous? How do you build & maintain strong abstinence? Speaker Panel – Q&A – Fellowship April 26, 2026 3 pm ET /2 pm CT /1 pm MT/12 pm PT

  • Apr 28, 2026 / 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Time zone: Mountain Time

    Twelve Step Workshop Series using the OA Study Guide

    The workshop was intended for those struggling with abstinence or in relapse, but we’ve found it valuable for anyone wishing to strengthen their recovery through the Twelve Steps. All are welcome.

May 2026

  • May 1–3 2026 / 4:00 pm – 11:00 am

    Time zone: Pacific Time

    Weekend Retreat — Oregon

    Please join us for a weekend of recovery. This year’s speaker is from Texas and ready to share her experience, strength and hope with us all. 

  • May 2, 2026 / 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Time zone: Eastern Time

    One-Day Retreat: Seeking Conscious Contact, Transforming Our Relationship With Our Higher Power.

    Join us for a day of recovery as we explore our relationship with a Higher Power through writing and sharing two-way prayer, with discussion, breakout groups, and fellowship.

  • May 2, 2026 / 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

    Time zone: Iran Standard Time

    90 Experiences for Abstinence Workshop Series

    Join us every week to learn and practice experiences in the OA program that will support your abstinence. Each experience, including a combination of practical action, meditation, spiritual growth, and the support of meetings, will play a unique role in the path of your recovery.

  • May 5, 2026 / 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Time zone: Mountain Time

    Twelve Step Workshop Series using the OA Study Guide

    The workshop was intended for those struggling with abstinence or in relapse, but we’ve found it valuable for anyone wishing to strengthen their recovery through the Twelve Steps. All are welcome.

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