Back to school season can be a difficult and stressful time for many parents, especially when it comes to costs associated with school supplies. That’s why we have created a list of back to school events across Texas that families can attend to obtain FREE school supplies, enjoy family-friendly activities, and FREE mental and physical health services. Read on to learn all about upcoming back to school events in your area!

 

San Antonio

Back to School Fair

When: Saturday, July 27th from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: San Antonio College Loftin Student Center

Details: Presented by Black Student Association, Chrysalis Ministries, and A Fresh Foundation, this Back to School Fair is a free event open to the public! The event is sponsored by Alamo City Barber College, Chick-fil-A, H-E-B, and Target. There will be entertainment, food, school supplies, haircuts, giveaways and more. The first 100 RSVPs will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card. RSVP today!

 

Back to School Fair

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00am – 1:00pm

Where: Empower House – 801 N. Olive St, San Antonio, TX

Details: This Back to School Fair is offering free vaccinations, school supplies (while they last), free haircuts, guest appearances from McGruff the Crime Dog, raffles, sensory support from Autism Society, and more! Free and open to the public, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on. Call (210) 908-9772 for more information.

 

Monte Viejo Community Back to School Bash

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Where: Monte Viejo Park – 4011 Emory Oak Dr, San Antonio, TX 78223

Details: Monte Viejo Community is hosting a Back to School Bash to help students start their school year off on the right foot. Thanks to their amazing sponsors, they will be providing free school supplies and backpacks to students. There will be tons of local San Antonio businesses at the event who will offer food, supplies, and other educational resources.

 

Austin

Back to School Free Community Day

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Where: Greater Calvary Bible Church – 6510 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723

Details: This free event is open to the public for families to attend! The Greater Calvary Bible Church will be giving students free backpacks and school supplies, free BBQ (for kids 17 and under), free haircuts (ages 5-10), free braided hairstyles (up to age 10), and a bouncehouse. Register for your children to receive their free backpack and school supplies here!

 

Back to School Bash – Mental Health Event

When: Saturday, August 10th from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Where: Jordan’s Safe Place – 9300 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724

Details: Hosted by Jordan’s Safe Place, this free event will be all about self-care and supporting each other during the upcoming school year! There will be free fun activities, workshops, community support, free school supplies, free haircuts and braiding, food, games, and prizes. Register here!

 

Back to School Bash

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Mission Possible – 1190 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702

Details: This free community event hosted by Mission Possible will be giving out free school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last), food, music, games, slides, and more!

 

Dallas

Dream Center Dallas – Back to School Event

When: Saturday, August 3rd at 9:00am

Where: Dream Center Dallas – 1900 S Ewing Ave, Dallas, TX 75216

Details: This event, hosted by Dream Center Dallas, is free and open to the public! They will be distributing backpacks, school supplies, and shoes for students to be prepared for the new school year. Learn more about the event here!

 

Downtown Dallas Back to School Market

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Where: Lincoln High School – 2826 Elsie Faye Heggins St, Dallas, TX 75215

Details: This free event, hosted by The Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Theta Alpha Foundation will be providing students with free school supplies, free backpacks, free haircuts, and food for those attending Lincoln High School, Dade Middle School, Dunbar, Charles Rice, H.S. Thompson and MLK elementary schools. Sign up here!

 

Back to School Pop Up Shop

When: Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Where: Lofty Spaces – 816 Montgomery St, Dallas, TX 75215

Details: This free event will cater to underserved students in the Dallas area and provide free school supplies (first come, first serve). There will be local vendors, food, and free haircuts! Prepare for the upcoming school year at this fun event.

 

Corpus Christi

Stuff the Pack

When: Saturday, July 27th from 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Where: In The Game Funtrackers – 9605 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Details: Join In The Game Funtrackers for their free back to school event where students can “Stuff Their Pack” with free school supplies (while supplies last). Learn more here.

 

Back to School Party at the Pavilion

When: Saturday, July 27th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Where: Briscoe King Pavilion on the Island – 15820 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Details: Bring your family out for a Party at the Briscoe King Pavilion for back to school essentials! There will be free food, drinks, popsicles, inflatables, games, prizes, haircuts, face painting, music, and more! They will be hosting a backpack drive where backpacks will be delivered the following week to Port A, Seashore, and Flour Bluff schools in need! RSVP for this fun family event today.

 

Happy Health: A Back-to-School Health Fair by LEAD First & Driscoll

When: Saturday, July 27th from 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Roy Miller High School – 1 Battlin Buc Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

Details: This back to school event, hosted by LEAD First, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and CCISD is free and open to the public to attend! There will be free back to school items including backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), information about health services, health screenings, and sports physicals. Reserve a spot for your child today!

 

ABOUT TEXAS YES:

TEXAS YES is a DBA for SA YES, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built on the idea that by providing our students with quality supplies and resources in the classroom, we can help them achieve long-term academic success. Since 1998, we’ve supplied students and teachers at Title 1 schools with school supply kits, STEAM development grants, and more. Over the years, more than $4 million has been put back into our communities through school supply distribution, scholarships for high school students, grants for schools and educational nonprofits, and greater access to literacy. To learn more about TEXAS YES and the programs provided, please visit https://www.texasyesproject.org