Community organizations, churches, and businesses are hosting back-to-school giveaways throughout August.
Events include family activities, health resources, food, entertainment, and community vendors.
Families should confirm availability and event requirements before attending, as some events are sold out.
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Families across the Baltimore area have several opportunities to pick up free school supplies, backpacks and other essentials ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
Community organizations, churches, businesses and recreation centers are hosting back-to-school giveaways throughout August. Several events will also include family activities, health resources, food, entertainment and community vendors.
Some events require advance registration, while others have already sold out or ended ticket sales. Families should confirm availability and event requirements before attending.
Baltimore-Area Back-to-School Events
Annual Backpack & School Supply Giveaway Saturday Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. 801 N. Mount Street, Baltimore Free; listed as sold out
The North Face Back-to-School Fashion Show & Giveaway Friday, Aug. 14, at 4 p.m. 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Space 4228, Towson Free
2nd Annual Catherine Strong Back-to-School Bash Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. 501 S. Catherine Street, Baltimore Admission starts at $0
Back-to-School Drive Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. Poppleton Recreation Center, Baltimore Admission starts at $0
Community Back-to-School Drive Celebration Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. St. John Baptist Church, Columbia Free; listed as sold out
Back-to-School Community Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. 1928 Woodlawn Drive, Woodlawn Free
Back-to-School Bash Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. 301 W. 29th Street, Baltimore Free
Back-to-School Paint Day and School Supply Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. 814 Homestead Street, Baltimore
Back 2 School Bash Sunday, Aug. 16, at 12:30 p.m. Charity Church, Baltimore Free
Diversified Housing Back-to-School Backpack & School Supply Giveaway Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. Randallstown Community Center, Randallstown Free
Neuro Ready: Back-to-School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. 4411 Kenwood Avenue, Baltimore Admission starts at $0
Flea Market and School Supply Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. 4499 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore
Kidz Craft and Book Bag Giveaway Monday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m. Craft-Tabulous Craft Studio, Pikesville Free; listed as sold out
Back-to-School Bash: Community Market & School Supply Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. The Meeting House, Columbia Free
Back-to-School Free Backpack Giveaway in Baltimore Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. Boost Mobile, Baltimore Free; ticket sales listed as ended
6th Annual Back-to-School Bash Community Giveaway Saturday at 3 p.m. 4000 Offutt Road, Randallstown Admission starts at $0
Backpack Giveaway and Health Expo Saturday at 10 a.m. The STAR Community Family Life Center, Woodlawn Free
School Supply Giveaway Saturday at 9 a.m. 6701 97th Avenue, Seabrook Free
Back-to-School Party & Supplies — Owings Mills Campus Saturday Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Bridgeway Community Church’s Owings Mills/Reisterstown campus Free; listed as sold out
A Sweet School Supply Drive & Community Cookout Sunday, Aug. 9, at noon 4034 Woodhaven Avenue, Baltimore Admission starts at $0
Back-to-School Autism Waiver Event Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. 5000 Sunnyside Avenue, College Park Free
Back-to-School Drive Thursday, Aug. 13, at 3 p.m. Blue Lagoon, Reisterstown Free; listed as sold out
Applebee’s Back-to-School Supply Giveaway Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. 21048 Frederick Road, Germantown Free
Eastern’s Back-to-School Community Festival Friday, Aug. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern United Methodist Church, Baltimore Free
Back-to-School Bash Saturday, Aug. 15, at noon Everlasting Life Christian Center, Columbia Free; listed as sold out
Cheers for Charity: School Supply Drive Saturday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. Stone Silo Brewery, Damascus Free
Praise on the Avenue: Back-to-School Edition Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. Christ Temple Christian Fellowship, Baltimore Free
Lakefront Live: Back-to-School Bash Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Columbia Lakefront Stage, Columbia Free
6th Annual Back-to-School Bash Sunday, Aug. 16, at noon Whosoever Will Christian Church, Beltsville Free
Back-to-School Kid’s Night Adopt-A-Cow Event Monday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. Chick-fil-A Glen Burnie Free
Back-to-School Carnival Friday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. Walmart Supercenter, Glen Burnie Free
Backpack Giveaway and Car Wash Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. Pilgrim Christian Day School, Baltimore Free
Back-to-School Donation Step Cardio Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. lululemon, Columbia
Back-to-School Giveaway Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. 7600 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie Free
Glory House Baltimore Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. 8716 Satyr Hill Road, Parkville Free
Back-to-School Community Bash Sunday, Aug. 23, at noon 1930 Woodlawn Drive, Woodlawn Free
2026 Back-to-School Drive & Health Fair: Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. 9033 Red Branch Road, Columbia
