Before school doors open soon, parents and guardians may want to take students to back-to-school events. Free community events offer chances to save on back-to-school items, have fun, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Below is a list of local events. Check details to confirm times, addresses, and attendance requirements.
Baltimore, Maryland
Friday, August 16, 2024, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Bon Secours Community Works Annual Back to School Event will include free haircuts, a backpack and school supplies giveaway, tasty food and snacks, a moon bounce, video game party truck, and more. Distributed items will be available while supplies last. Address: Bon Secours Community Resource Center, 31 South Payson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21223. Visit https://allevents.in/baltimore/bon-secours-community-works-annual-back-to-school-event/10000950861039967.
Glen Burnie, Maryland
August 16, 2024, 2:00 -6:00 p.m.
Walmart BACK-TO-SCHOOL Carnival will provide carnival games, food, and entertainment. Book bags will be filled with essential back-to-school supplies and distributed to registered participants. The child(ren) must be present to receive a book bag. Address: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 6721 Chesapeake Center Drive, Glen Burnie, Maryland, 21060. Register via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walmart-back-to-school-carnival-tickets-965162305437.
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 2-6 p.m.
Annapolis, Maryland
Donna’s Back to School Bash will include a bounce house, school supplies, games, arts, crafts, and more! Address: Harbour House Courtyard Park, 1100 Madison Street in Eastport. Search the hashtag #donnasdayofhopeandgiving on Facebook.
Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Hug Don’t Shoot & Friends in collaboration with Kwame “KJ” Evans Jr presents a Back To School Event featuring food, music, games, prizes, free backpacks and school supplies. Address: 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland in the school parking lot. Students must be present to receive items. Follow @HugDontShoot on Facebook and Instagram to obtain more information.
Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 2-6 p.m.
The Give Back hosted by Ja’Nai Michelle and 88 Events
Youth ranging from elementary to high school age can enjoy a face painter, moon bounce, live music, a surprise local guest, resources, hair shape-ups for boys, and games. Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed. Students must be in attendance to receive items. Address: Gargolas Lounge, 3720 Potee Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21225. For more information, call Ja’Nai McKinney at 443-454- 4847 or visit @gargolaslounge_baltimore on Instagram.
Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 3-6 p.m.
Emilie Wall Foundation will present the 10th Annual Back to School Block Party hosted by S.T.O.R.M and Music by DJ Twizz. Address: 5218 Florence Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. Free food, vendors, resources, haircuts (first come, first served), a moon bounce and more. Email info@ emiliewallfoundation for more information.
Annapolis, Maryland
August 24, 2024, 11-2 p.m.
A Back To School Bash will be sponsored by Bridge Church-Annapolis at 2000 Capital Drive in Annapolis, Maryland at Monarch Academy Annapolis. Youth will receive free school supplies, hot dogs, popcorn, snoballs, games, and prizes. Enjoy face painting and a bounce house.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/1699357340873402/?ref=newsfeed or https://www.facebook.com/BridgeChurchAnnapolis.
Baltimore, Maryland
Friday, August 23, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
West Baltimore Back-to-School Backpack and Supply Giveaway will be hosted by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. K9, fingerprinting, light refreshments and more will be provided. Address: Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 2720 West North Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21216.
Baltimore, Maryland
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s Back to School Kick-Off will be held at 100 Holliday Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Enjoy live entertainment, free food, haircuts and hair braiding services, fun activities, community resources and register to receive a free backpack. If your child is unable to attend the event with you, please email a message to childrenandfamilysuccess@baltimorecity.gov. Free haircuts and braiding services will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Register for services. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayor-brandon-scotts-back-to-school-kickoff-tickets-951582788737?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Baltimore, Maryland
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 2 – 6 p.m.
Attend a Back 2 School event hosted by Abundantly Caring Hands & Friends. Enjoy free food, a moon bounce and vendors. Get school supplies. Barbers and braiders will be in attendance. Address: 1501 Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Call 443-424-7706, or email questions to abundantlycaringhands@gmail.com.
Columbia, Maryland
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 2 – 5 p.m.
A Back to School Drive & Family Fun Day hosted by Family Development & Samaritan Foundation will include free school supplies distribution, fun games and activities for kids, delicious snacks and refreshments, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and friends. Address: 9033 Red Branch Road Columbia, Maryland 21045. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-drive-family-fun-day-tickets-935533585137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Columbia, Maryland
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 6 p.m.Columbia Baptist Fellowship will present a Back 2 School Expo. Receive new backpacks loaded with essential school supplies. Biz Kidz will raffle off 10 Dell laptops during the event. Visit https://columbiabaptistfellowship.org to request details. Address: 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, Maryland 21045.
