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 18, 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 19, 2026 / 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Time zone: Eastern Time

    Challenges and Their Gifts Workshop

    Members will share the challenges they faced and the gifts of recovery they discovered through the guidance of a Higher Power. A Q&A and open sharing will follow.

  • Apr 20–25 2026 / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Time zone: Mountain Time

    World Service Business Conference

    The World Service Business Conference (WSBC) is the annual business meeting of Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. It serves as the collective conscience of the OA Fellowship, bringing together delegates from service bodies around the world to conduct business that helps guide and shape OA as a whole.

  • Apr 21, 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.

  • 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 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. 

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