The South Dallas Back to School Bash: Middle, high school sports and band physicals will be provided for free. A $10 donation is encouraged. Sign up to secure your spot.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Watermark South Dallas (Old Pearl C. Anderson Middle School)
Jasmine Crockett’s Back to School Resource Fair: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will be providing educational resources for students and will also offer health and workforce development resources. There will also be free mammograms provided by Methodist Dallas. Call (214) 922-8885 if you have any questions about the event.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Grand Place at Fair Park
The Back to School Fair: Foremost Family Health Centers will give students vaccines, health screenings, backpacks and school supplies. Supplies will be distributed while they last. There will also be free food.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
The 27th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair: Students need to live in Dallas or attend a Dallas ISD school to receive essential school supplies. You must provide proof of Dallas residency and verification of household income, which would need to be equal to or less than the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Families can register at the event website.
Date and Time: Friday,August 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Automobile Building and Centennial Hall at Fair Park
Date and Time: Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Theta Alpha Foundation House
The Back to School Youth Enrichment Pop-Up: The first 100 students attending will receive a free backpack with school supplies. There will also be vendors, food trucks, haircuts, and hair braiding for ages 4-12. For more information, contact Lashell Ricks at 214-815-7805.
Date and Time: Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
The 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway: All students will receive a free backpack and school supplies. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will also be food, exercise games, giveaways and other fun activities.
Date and Time: Saturday, August 5 from noon at 2 p.m.
Location: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
The MLK Back to School Festival: Pre-K through 12th grade students will receive a free clear backpack stuffed with school supplies and more. All 1,000 clear backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children must be in-person to receive items.
Date and Time: Saturday, August 12 starting at 9 a.m