Here is our list of back-to-school giveaways and resource fairs around the state.  

Note: check events for details before you go. Many require registration, a child and/or parent present, or are while supplies last.

Friday, August 14

Second Annual Catherine Strong Back to School Bash: Music, games, activities, and school supply giveaways. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Catherine Park, 501 S. Catherine Street. For more information, find “Richardson Solutions Group” on eventbrite.com. 

Bon Secours Annual Back to School Event: Kick off the school year with this annual event centered around family fun. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 31 S. Payson Street. For more information, find “Bon Secours Annual Back To School Event” on eventbrite.com. 

The North Face Back-to-School Fashion Show and Giveaway: Check out new styles from The North Face, shop with student discounts, and enter giveaways for backpacks, apparel, and accessories. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The North Face Towson, 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Space 4228, Towson. For more information, find “The North Face” on eventbrite.com. 

Total Wireless FREE Backpack Event: Children can select and customize a new backpack while supplies last. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Total Wireless, 2421 Frederick Avenue. For more information, find “Total Wireless” on eventbrite.com. 

Saturday, August 15

Back to School Drive Giveaway: A fusion of family fun and back-to-school resources, including a football and sports clinic and a school supply giveaway. 9 a.m. to noon football clinic, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. giveaway at Poppleton Recreation Center, 1049 W. Saratoga Street. For more information, “Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, INC” on eventbrite.com. 

Annual Back to School Bash at the City Gym: An event for children ages 4 to 10 to celebrate the start of the school year with carnival games, moon bounces, cornhole, a DJ, and a community resource area. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bowie Gymnasium, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie. For more information, go to cityofbowie.org/2318/Back-to-School-Bash. 

Community Back to School Drive Celebration: Inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, back-to-school giveaways, food and drinks. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St John Baptist Church, 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia. For more information, find “St John Baptist Church” on eventbrite.com. 

Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway!: Get ready for the new school year with a brand-new backpack filled with school supplies, courtesy of Grind Hard, Dream Big and their community partners. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glenarden Branch Library, 8724 Glenarden Parkway, Glenarden. For more information, go to pgcmls.info/events. 

Third Annual Back-to-School Cookout and Backpack Giveaway: The Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office hosts this giveaway with free food and family fun. Noon to 4 p.m. at Sinclair Lane Elementary School, 3880 Sinclair Lane. For more information, find “Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office” on Facebook.

Back to School Bash: Shop local vendors, enjoy food and drinks, and gear up for the new school year with a school supply giveaway. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at R. House, 301 W. 29th Street. For more information, find “Courtney Spence” on eventbrite.com. 

Back-to-School Backpack and Supplies Giveaway: Free backpacks and school supplies. 9 a.m. to noon at Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, 1620 Elton Road, Silver Spring. For more information, go to esyda.org.

Sunday, August 16

Sixth Annual Back to School Bash: Free school supplies, sports physicals and health screenings, food and drinks, live music, and more. Noon to 4 p.m. at Whosoever Will Christian Church, 4514 Sellman Road, Beltsville. For more information, find “Calondra Young” on eventbrite.com. 

Back to School Bash: Free backpack giveaways, community resources, and family fun. Noon to 4 p.m. at Tri-Hearts, 15 S. Parke Street, Aberdeen. For more information, find “Tri-Hearts, LLC” on eventbrite.com. 

Back 2 School Bash: Free school supplies, haircuts, braids, and more. Under 18 with legal guardian. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Charity Church, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue. For more information, find “Charity Church” on eventbrite.com. 

Second Annual Back to School Event!: “We’re bringing the community together to help our kids start the school year strong.” 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 2113 Emmorton Park Road, Edgewood. For more information, find “Kay Services Inc” on eventbrite.com. 

Wednesday, August 19

Diversified Housing Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway: Third annual Diversified Housing backpack and school supply giveaway. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown. For more information, find “Diversified Housing Development, Inc. (DHD)” on eventbrite.com. 

Friday, August 21

Back to School Carnival: Free haircuts, games, prizes, and food, plus free backpacks while supplies last. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walmart Supercenter, 6721 Chesapeake Center Drive, Glen Burnie. For more information, find “Shelley’s House” on eventbrite.com. 

Saturday, August 22

Backpack Giveaway and Car Wash: Grab a free backpack and support Pilgrim Christian Day School with the purchase of a car wash. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pilgrim Christian Day School,

7200 Liberty Road. For more information, find “PCDS/Pilgrim Lutheran Church Baltimore County” on eventbrite.com. 

Neuro Ready — Back-to-School Giveaway: A back-to-school event specifically designed for neurodivergent students with autism, ADHD, and related needs. 10 a.m to 1 p.m. at 4411 Kenwood Avenue. For more information, find “A Prosperous Tomorrow” on eventbrite.com. 

Back 2 School Health and Wellness Festival: Every K-12 student registered and present at the festival will receive free school supplies, a best-selling book, an anxiety coping toy, and more while supplies last. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Second Baptist Church Southwest, 5501 Silver Hill Road, District Heights. For more information, go to gwul.org/back2school. 

Back to School Open House: Chair massages, brow waxes, and face painting for kids. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cortiva Institute, 517 Progress Drive, Suite A–J, Linthicum Heights. For more information, go to cortiva.edu/back-to-school-open-house.

Glory House Baltimore Back to School Health Fair: Connect with health and wellness services, small businesses, educational programs, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glory House, 8716 Satyr Hill Road, Parkville. For more information, find “Glory House Baltimore Back to School Health Fair” on eventbrite.com. 

Mayor’s Annual Back to School Kick-Off: Free school supplies, community resources, family activities, and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at War Memorial Plaza, 100 Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecityschools.org/page/students. 

Sunday, August 23

Back to School Free Backpack Giveaway in Baltimore: Boost Mobile hosts this free backpack event. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Boost Mobile, 3439 Clifton Avenue. For more information, find “Boost Mobile” on eventbrite.com. 

Saturday, August 29

Back to School Bash — Community Market and School Supply Giveaway: “A fun-filled day featuring 40+ local businesses and community partners, delicious food and sweet treats, unique shopping, a live DJ, kids activities, character entertainment, community resources, and more.” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. For more information, find “Tip & Mary Events” on eventbrite.com. 

2026 Back to School Drive and Health Fair | Family Fun Day: Free school supply distribution, games and activities, snacks and drinks, and more. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 9033 Red Branch Road, Columbia. For more information, find “Family Development & Samaritan Foundation” on eventbrite.com.