Bring the kids to the Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, for Tools For School on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last. (It's best to show up on the early side.) Kids can pick up a free backpack and choose one free school supply item, such as a notebook, colored pencils, or markers. Community partners will also be on site … [Read more...] about Tools For School at Durham County Main Library Aug. 1 — free school supplies
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Back2School Bash with Raleigh Dream Center and Hurricane Jaccob Slavin on Aug. 1 — free school supplies, festival rides, more
Raleigh Dream Center and presenting sponsor, Carolina Hurricanes player Jaccob Slavin, are hosting a Back2School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 4301 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Event Features Parking and Shuttle There will be no parking at the event! Only park at Crossroads Fellowship Church at 2721 E … [Read more...] about Back2School Bash with Raleigh Dream Center and Hurricane Jaccob Slavin on Aug. 1 — free school supplies, festival rides, more
Back to School Community Resource Event at Durham County Memorial Stadium Aug. 1
The Durham County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Community Resource Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 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. 1
Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh Aug. 22
Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 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. Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies. Check … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh Aug. 22
Durham Rescue Mission’s Back to School Party, with free school supplies, lunch, groceries and more
Durham Rescue Mission, 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a Back-To-School Party on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. It's free to attend. The event was announced on Facebook. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event begins at 12 p.m. All items are available while supplies last. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Durham Rescue Mission’s Back to School Party, with free school supplies, lunch, groceries and more
The Shop RDU’s 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash Aug. 15
The Shop RDU Barbershop is hosting its 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash. It takes place Saturday, August 15 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vision Church, 5808 Departure Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about The Shop RDU’s 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash Aug. 15
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 22
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. This is a free event and no registration is required. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 22
Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 25
2B's Brains & Brothers is hosting a Community Back to School Resource Fair on July 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the parking lot of Walmart Supercenter at 4431 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Please register here. (Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.) This free event features: … [Read more...] about Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 25
Free School Supplies at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh July 24
Miller-Motte College is hosting Bring Your Own Backpack on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at its campus at 3901 Capital Boulevard, Suite 151, Raleigh, North Carolina. Bring your own backpack and they'll fill it with free school supplies. The child must be present to receive supplies. While supplies last. … [Read more...] about Free School Supplies at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh July 24
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please RSVP here. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Activities will include: … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
