Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate summer (and the upcoming school year) with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Compliments of Meridian … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more
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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
Backpack Bonanza at Kidzu Children’s Museum July 27: free school supplies
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting the Kids Street Urgent Care Backpack Bonanza on Sataurday, July 27, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. Kids will receive backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last. This free event takes place outside in Kidzu's Outdoor Learning Garden. Kona Ice Truck will be in the parking lot. Museum admission is at its … [Read more...] about Backpack Bonanza at Kidzu Children’s Museum July 27: free school supplies
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 17, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Beside swimming, enjoy food, a DJ and a Back to School Shoe Raffle. The rain date is August 24. … [Read more...] about Back to School Pool Party for Teens at Biltmore Pool in Raleigh
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
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
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
Community Clothing & School Supplies Giveaway at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 505 East End Avenue, Durham, NC, is holding a community clothing and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They'll be giving away new and gently used clothing, as well as backpacks filled with school supplies. … [Read more...] about Community Clothing & School Supplies Giveaway at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required)
Durham Parks & Recreation, P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community, and BeYOUU are hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at I.R. Homes Sr. Recreation Center. The recreation center is at Campus Hills Park, 2000 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC. The event will include games, crafts and FREE school supplies. Registration is required and supplies are limited. If … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required)
Back to School Event at Durham Central Park — free school supplies, vision tests, more…
Durham Parks and Recreation, Univision, and El Centro Hispano are hosting Back to School With You on Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. This free event is designed to provide assistance to Durham's Latino community. More information here. It includes: … [Read more...] about Back to School Event at Durham Central Park — free school supplies, vision tests, more…
