✏️🍎 Start the new school year on the right foot! Mark your calendar for one of these local back-to-school events near you and get needed school supplies, giveaways, resources, and information to help prepare your student for a successful year.
Events are organized by date and county. Be sure to check out the event websites linked for the most current information and any changes to dates, times, and locations.
August
Bexar
Autism Community Network Back-to-School Fam Jam
Where: 535 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228
When: Friday, August 2, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Autism Community Network invites the whole family to their Back-to-School Fam Jam, where kids and parents can participate in fun activities like face painting, sensory play, bounce houses, and free food. Free backpacks and school supplies will be given to the first 50 children in attendance.
District 9 Back-to-School Event
Where: 835 W Rhapsody Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
When: Friday, August 2, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join Councilmember John Courage at Walker Ranch Senior Center for District 9’s Back-to-school Event! Students and families are welcome to enjoy free paletas while over 550 free backpacks with school supplies are distributed. Vendors will also be providing free services, such as dental kits, haircuts, and immunization resources.
2024 District 2 Annual Back-to-School Bash at PreK4SA (NE)
Where: 5230 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218
When: Friday, August 2, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez invites District 2 children and families to attend the district’s annual Back-to-School Bash. Free backpacks will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Community vendors will also be in attendance to share information and resources.
*This event is limited to families living within District 2 and/or attendees of PreK4SA
District 10 & Blessed Angels Community Center Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Where: 14078 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
When: Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
District 10 and Blessed Angels Community Center are hosting a free backpack and supplies giveaway for the new school year! In addition to school supplies, students can receive free immunizations, snacks, and more on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harlandale ISD Back-to-School Bash
Where: 1198 94th St, San Antonio, TX 78214
When: Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Harlandale ISD students are invited to Harlandale Memorial Stadium for a back-to-school event offering free resources, school supplies, immunizations, and more!
District 6 Back-to-School Readiness Bash
Where: 9855 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
When: Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda at Hallmark University for District 6’s Back-to-School Readiness Bash. This free event will provide students and their families with access to vaccines, haircuts, school supplies, and food! Enjoy music and face painting.
Trader’s Village Back 2 School Bash
Where: 9333 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242
When: Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Trader’s Village is holding their Back 2 School Bash, offering Kindergarten through sixth-grade students free school supplies! The event will also include games, activities, music, and door prizes for kids of all ages. Characters from “Cap’s Crusaders” will also make an appearance!
United for Christ Back-to-School Event
Where: 658 Moursund Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78221
When: Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join the United for Christ Fellowship’s back-to-school event for free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, snacks, and refreshments while supplies last.
Empower House Back-to-School Fair
Where: 801 N Olive St, San Antonio, TX 78202
When: Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Empower House has everything you need to help your student get ready to go back to school this fall, including vaccines, school supplies, free resources, and raffle prizes. McGruff the Crime Dog will also make a special appearance!
Monte Viejo Community Back-to-School Bash
Where: 4011 Emory Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78223
When: Saturday, August 3, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring your student to Monte Viejo Park to get ready for the new school year. Pick up a free backpack and school supplies, then shop local small businesses and enjoy great food for purchase! Students must be present to receive a backpack.
Back-to-School Splash Bash
Where: 5919 W Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78227
When: Saturday, August 3, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department invites students to Monterry Park Pool for a Back-to-School Splash Bash! Students will have the chance to win school supplies, participate in arts and crafts, and play water games.
*Students under 10 will need an adult present. Appropriate swimwear is REQUIRED.
Aid the Silent Back-to-School Night
Where: 8126 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
When: Wedensday, August 7, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Aid the Silent helps deaf or hard-of-hearing students prepare for school. Pick up a free backpack and school supplies, then visit with community partners to receive resources and information.
District Clerk’s Office Back-to-School Bash
Where: 1000 Perez St, San Antonio, TX 78207
When: Friday, August 9, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The District Clerk’s Office will be holding a back-to-school bash for Antonio Margil Elementary School students and their families, offering free school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis and haircuts!
District 5 Back-to-School Fair
Where: 2900 Ruiz St, San Antonio, TX 78228
When: Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
District 5 invites students and their families* to a Back-to-School Fair where students can get immunizations, information, and resources needed for the new school year.
*Must be a resident of District 5 and bring proof of address.
District 117 Back-to-School Fair
Where: 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224
When: Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join District 117’s State Representative Philip Cortez’s for his annual Back-to-School Fair at Palo Alto’s Performing Arts Center! Students can receive free backpacks stuffed with supplies, immunizations, food items from The San Antonio Food Bank, and learn about available resources from over 40 community partners. Register here.
Back-to-School Event with District 1
Where: 701 Santa Monica St, San Antonio, TX 78212
When: Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
District 1 is hosting a Back-to-School Event at Edison High School for all students, offering essential services and family fun! The event will include immunizations, free haircuts, music, snacks, and complimentary school supplies.
Fiesta Youth’s 6th Annual Back-to-School Bash
Where: 219 Alexander, San Antonio, TX 78201
When: Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Fiesta Youth at Woodlawn Lake Gymnasium for their 6th Annual Back-to-School bash! This family-friendly bash will include free backpacks & school supplies* for the youth attending the event, as well as activities and games for the whole family. The event will also host a resource fair, where local non-profits can share their resources.
*Backpacks and school supplies available while supplies last
Back-to-School 2nd Annual Giveaway
Where: 723 Arthur St, San Antonio, TX 78202
When: Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monster Moms Inc. and Big Mama’s Safe House will host their 2nd Annual Back-to-School giveaway. Students can get free haircuts, clothes, feminine packs, and more on a first-come, first-served basis. Register your child today.
Miller’s Pond Back-to-School Event
Where: 6175 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
When: Saturday, August 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Get everything your student needs for a successful school year, including school supply giveaways, free haircuts, free shoes, and information from community resources. Also enjoy outdoor activities, food, and music.
Last Chance Ministries Back 2 School Bash
Where: 303 Dartmouth St, San Antonio, TX 78237
When: Saturday, August 10, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join Last Chance Ministries at their Back 2 School Bash, where students can receive backpack and school supply giveaways.
King Mane’s Barbering Annual Back-to-School Bash
Where: 4963 Stahl Rd Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78217
When: Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Get your student back-to-school ready at King Mane’s Barbering Back-to-School Bash! Kids can get back-to-school ready with free haircuts, school supplies, backpacks, and food. Cleat Closet will also be on site, giving away free shoes and cleats!
Comal
Back-to-School Night Market
Where: 5500 FM 1103, Schertz, TX 78108
When: Wednesday, August 14, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cibolo Valley Baptist Church will be distributing school supplies to students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade at the Back-to-School Market. Students can also enjoy a bounce house and waterslide. Games, popcorn, and snowcones will also be available for all.
New Braunfels Food Bank Back-to-School Event
Where: 1620 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
When: Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register today to attend the New Braunfels Food Bank’s Back-to-School event. Receive a variety of free school supplies and enjoy engaging activities!
Wilson
Floresville ISD Back-to-School Bash
Where: 1813 Tiger Ln, Floresville, TX 78114
When: Wednesday, August 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Save the date for Floresville ISD’s Back-to-School Bash! Come and enjoy a night full of games and prizes, face painting, and a pep rally.
July
Bandera
Hill Country Samaritans Back-to-School Bash
Where: 11225 Park Road 37, Lakehills, TX 782063
When: Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come for the free school supplies, haircuts, and health screenings, and stay for the fun activities and prizes! Students must be present at this event and registered for school in Bandera County to receive backpacks and school supplies.
Bexar
Southeast Baptist Church Back-to-School Bash
Where: 2414 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222
When: Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Head out to Southeast Baptist Church to get ready for the new school year! Take home free school supplies, play fun games, and visit with vendors to receive free resources. Students must be present to receive school supplies
Swing Into Summer School Resource Fair
Where: 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Families Empowered is hosting the Swing into Summer School Resource Fair at Hemisfair! Meet with local schools to determine the best option for your student, receive free resources and school supplies, and enjoy balloon animals and face painting!
KLRN Back to School Bash
Where: 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227
When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
KLRN is helping our students get ready for a new school year. Pick up free resources and school supplies, enjoy fun activities, and meet special guest Stu from PBS Kids’ “Lyla in the Loop!”
GPCO 2024 Health-Fair and Back to School Bash
Where: 610 SW 41st St, San Antonio, TX 78237
When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bring the whole family out to the Alamo Colleges District Westside Education and Training Center and get ready for back to school! Receive vaccinations, vision screenings, blood pressure checks, BMI and blood sugar screenings, and pick up free school supplies.
Judson ISD Block Party
Where: 900 S Seguin Rd, San Antonio, TX 78109
When: Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Judson ISD welcomes students and their families to D.W. Rutledge Stadium for a night filled with fun activities for all, free school supplies and back-to-school resources, and food trucks that offer a variety of treats!
Malouff International Group Back-to-School Event
Where: 11791 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250
When: Thursday, July 25, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Malouff International Group will be giving away 1,000 backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies during their back-to-school event! Make sure to swing by and pick up a backpack while supplies last.
District 3 Councilwoman & State Representative Back-to-School Health & Resource Fair
Where: 1956 S WW White Rd, San Antonio, TX 78222
When: Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hosts Councilwoman Viagran and State Representative Liz Campos welcome students and their families to Child Advocate San Antonio (CASA), where they will be giving away school supplies! Guests will also have access to resources, health services, and a variety of vendors.
A Fresh Foundation Back-to-School Bash
Where: 1819 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
When: Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join A Fresh Foundation at the San Antonio College Loftin Center for a day featuring free school supplies, giveaways, haircuts, and fun activities like face painting! While admission is free, the first 100 people to register will win a free Chick Fil A gift card! When you RSVP, make sure to RSVP one backpack per child in your household.
Housing Authority of Bexar County Back-to-School Supply Drive & Food Distribution
Where: 1954 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78202
When: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Housing Authority of Bexar County’s annual back-to-school drive-thru is returning! The whole community is invited to come by and receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. Make sure to arrive early to make sure you get a backpack!
Inspirational Experiences Back to School Bash 2024
Where: 2738 MacArthur View, San Antonio, TX 78217
When: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children of all abilities can get ready for back to school at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church! Inspirational Experiences has taken extra care to provide a sensory-friendly environment, including sensory processing toys, “get-away” areas to relax, and fun activities such as cookie decorating and field games.
The Shops at Plaza Pica Pica Back 2 School Event
Where: 910 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214
When: Tuesday, July 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade are invited to The Shops at Plaza Pica Pica for free school supplies! The plaza will start handing out wristbands at 8:30 a.m., and supplies will be given out at 10 a.m.*.
*The student must be present. Supplies are first come, first serve.
Kendall
Boerne ISD Back-to-School Resource Rally
Where: 236 Lohmann St, Boerne, TX 78006
When: Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Attention Boerne ISD students: get everything you need for the upcoming school year, including vision screenings, immunizations, enrollment assistance, free/reduced school meal plans, weekend meal help, free school supplies, and more at the Back-to-School Resource Rally.
Wilson
Back to School with the Boys in Blue – School Supply Program
Where: 920 C St, Floresville, TX 78114
When: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Floresville Police Department is holding its second annual school supply drive, collecting essential school supplies through donations from the community. From July 29 through August 2, parents and students can stop by the Floresville Police Department to pick up needed school supplies!