Hope House, 334 N Allen Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register here. This free event includes: … [Read more...] about Back to School Book Bag Giveaway at Hope House in Wake Forest Aug. 16
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Back to School events in the Triangle, including free school supplies, haircuts, kids’ activities and more
Soon the summer will be winding down, and school will be starting up before too long. Here's some information to help you make the most of the rest of the summer and prepare for the upcoming school days. (On the cheap, of course.) Scroll down for a list of back-to-school events. Many include free school supplies. Some also feature fun activities and free food! Also, some include free haircuts … [Read more...] about Back to School events in the Triangle, including free school supplies, haircuts, kids’ activities and more
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live entertainment and more! Bring your lawn chair or … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Back to School Community Resource Event at Durham County Memorial Stadium Aug. 9
The Durham County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Community Resource Event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event features: … [Read more...] about Back to School Community Resource Event at Durham County Memorial Stadium Aug. 9
Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 26
2B's Brains & Brothers is hosting a Community Back to School Resource Fair on July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wilders Grove Youth Center, 4204 Willow Oak Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event features: … [Read more...] about Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 26
Back to School Fun Day Bash at Mt. Peace Baptist Church in Raleigh Aug. 9 — free haircuts, school supplies, braiding, more…
Mt. Peace Baptist Church and Camp Fusion present Back to School Fun Day Bash on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required by August 2, 2025. Volunteers and donations are needed. The event features: … [Read more...] about Back to School Fun Day Bash at Mt. Peace Baptist Church in Raleigh Aug. 9 — free haircuts, school supplies, braiding, more…
We’re So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest
We're So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini vendor market and food trucks. This event is for all ages. Enjoy some arts and crafts, games and retro … [Read more...] about We’re So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising Traditional KindergartnersSaturday, August 23, 20259 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required