Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee Street, Durham, hosts events, many for free. Check their Facebook page for an up to date list. Raging Bull Harley-Davidson is hosting a Back 2 School BBQ on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. There will be free BBQ, free live music, and free beer. Bring in school supplies for families in need. There will be a ride at 3 p.m. to drop them off … [Read more...] about Back 2 School BBQ at Raging Bull Harley-Davidson (free BBQ, live music & beer)
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Locke Back 2 School Launch Party: free school supplies, free food & ice cream
The John Locke Foundation is hosting the Locke Back 2 School Launch Party on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 4800 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. Be one of the first 200 elementary school students to register and receive a complimentary school supply kit filled with essential tools to start the school year off right! The first 200 elementary school students also receive lunch and ice … [Read more...] about Locke Back 2 School Launch Party: free school supplies, free food & ice cream
Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park — free lunch boxes and water bottles
Families are invited to a Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event. There will be bounce houses, entertainment, yard games and more. Free lunch boxes and water bottles are available to students while supplies last. … [Read more...] about Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park — free lunch boxes and water bottles
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 practice standing in a lunch line, hop on a school bus, try out some typical school day activities, play, and connect with community resources. This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Free Splash Party from Baptist Grove Church, Raleigh, with 500 free bookbags
Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a free back-to-school splash party on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at the above link. The church is partnering with Change Requires Choice and Preparing America’s Tomorrow Today to completely transform their campus into a waterpark and give away 500 bookbags for the start of the new school year. … [Read more...] about Free Splash Party from Baptist Grove Church, Raleigh, with 500 free bookbags
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more August 19
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Celebrate summer and the start of the new school season with family-friendly activities for all ages. All are invited to this free event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Compliments of Meridian Waste, Porter Smokehouse BBQ & Catering will be on site … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more August 19
Project CATCH Back to School Bash
Project CATCH is hosting a Back to School Bash at The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outreach event will be hosted by Project CATCH in collaboration with The Division of Child Development and Early Learning. Project CATCH will supply book bags with age-appropriate school supplies for children in Wake County … [Read more...] about Project CATCH Back to School Bash
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more…
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation and Summit Church are joining together to present a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. The bookbag giveaway is for local students in grades K-12. Children must be present to receive one bookbag, assorted school … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more…
Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh
Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC. Come on by and join this fun, free family event. Pick up free back to school supplies for the kids, while supplies last. The event is intended for kids ages 5-15. Items are not as … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh
Back to School Pool Party for Teens at Biltmore Pool in Raleigh
Teens (middle school and high school) are invited to a Back to School Pool Party at Biltmore Hills Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Beside swimming, enjoy food, a DJ and a Back to School Shoe Raffle. … [Read more...] about Back to School Pool Party for Teens at Biltmore Pool in Raleigh