Back-to-school season is almost here, and families across Dallas can find several free events offering school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, family activities, and more.
Whether you’re looking for help checking a few items off the school supply list or simply want to celebrate the start of a new school year, here are some free back-to-school events happening around Dallas in July and August 2026.
Important: Many giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may require advance registration. Check the event details before heading out and consider arriving early for school supply and backpack giveaways.
Free Back-to-School Bash at Planet Dental
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Planet Dental & Orthodontics – Cockrell Hill
926 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75211
💲 Free
Planet Dental is hosting a free Back-to-School Bash for families in the Cockrell Hill community.
Kids can pick up free school supplies while supplies last and enjoy an afternoon of activities.
What to Expect
🎒 Free school supplies
🚒 Touch-a-Truck with Dallas Fire-Rescue
🍕 Free pizza
🏰 Bouncy house
🍧 Sno-cones
🍿 Popcorn
🥤 Cold drinks
School supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so families hoping to receive supplies may want to arrive early.
5th Annual Back to School Resource Fair at Fair Park
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Grand Place at Fair Park
1221 1st Ave., Dallas, TX 75210
💲 Free
The 5th Annual Back to School Resource Fair brings together community organizations and resources to help Dallas-area students prepare for the new school year.
Families can connect with local organizations while enjoying a free community event designed to support students.
What to Expect
🎒 Free school supplies while supplies last
🤝 Youth and family resources
🏫 Community programs
🎁 Giveaways
🎉 Family-friendly activities
This could be a particularly helpful event for families looking for more than school supplies, since several community organizations will be participating.
🎒 Back to School Bash at Oak Cliff Empowerment Center
📅 Saturday, July 25
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Oak Cliff Empowerment Center
💲 Free
Families in Oak Cliff can celebrate the upcoming school year at this free community event featuring games, free BBQ, snack bags, and family-friendly activities. The first 100 students will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while supplies last, so plan to arrive early.
If you’re still checking items off your back-to-school shopping list, this is a great opportunity to pick up school supplies while enjoying a fun afternoon with the family.
🎒 Free school supplies (first 100 students)
🤝 Games
🏫 Free BBQ
🎁 Snack bags
🎉 Family-friendly activities
Back to School Bash with Create Her Foundation
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Venture X Dallas – Braniff Centre
7701 Lemmon Ave., Suite 260, Dallas, TX 75209
💲 Free – Registration Encouraged
The Circle of Sistahood and Create Her Foundation are helping Dallas families get ready for the new school year with a free Back to School Bash.
Students can receive free school supplies while supplies last, and families can connect with community resources while enjoying music, refreshments, activities, and giveaways.
What to Expect
🎒 Free school supplies while supplies last
💇🏽♀️ Free haircuts and hairstyles
🍽️ Refreshments
🤝 Community resources
🎶 Live music featuring DJ SKIP
🎁 Giveaways
🎉 Family-friendly activities
Important: Children must be present at the event to receive school supplies. The event is open to children of all ages, and registration is encouraged.
Weekend Sprout Tip: With free school supplies and free haircuts and hairstyles, this is one of the more comprehensive back-to-school events on the list. Arriving early may be a good idea if your family hopes to receive any of the limited giveaways.
Back to School Bash at Beckley-Saner Park
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Beckley-Saner Park
114 W. Hobson Ave., Dallas, TX 75224
💲 Free
Jenny’s Treat and Shade Tree Blessing are bringing families together for an afternoon of back-to-school fun at Beckley-Saner Park.
What to Expect
🎒 Free school supplies while supplies last
🎤 Live performances
🎯 Games
🎟️ Raffles
👨👩👧👦 Community fun for all ages
Arrive early if receiving free school supplies is a priority.
West Dallas Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas – West Dallas
2060 Singleton Blvd., #104, Dallas, TX 75212
💲 Free
The West Dallas Boys & Girls Club is celebrating the new school year with a free community Back to School Bash.
Families can enjoy games, snacks, giveaways, and other activities.
One of the biggest bonuses? Barbers will be onsite to provide free haircuts for up to 30 kids.
What to Expect
🎉 Back-to-school activities
🎯 Games
🍎 Snacks
🎁 Giveaways
💈 Limited free haircuts for kids
If your child needs a haircut before school starts, you may want to arrive early since the number of available haircuts is limited.
First Fridays Oak Cliff: Back-to-School Edition
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Tyler Station
1300 S. Polk St., Dallas, TX 75224
💲 Free
Celebrate the end of summer with a special Back-to-School Edition of First Fridays Oak Cliff.
This one is less about picking up school supplies and more about enjoying one last Friday night out before school gets back into full swing.
What to Expect
🎶 Live music
🔎 Scavenger hunt
🎨 Kids Corner and activities
🍴 Food vendors
🎁 Door prizes
The fun begins at 5:00 PM, with live music and activities starting at 5:30 PM.
Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Fair Park
3809 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210
💲 Free – Registration Required
The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is one of the city’s largest back-to-school events and a major resource for Dallas families preparing for the new school year.
Eligible students can receive free backpacks and school supplies, while families can also access health services, haircuts, community resources, and other support—all in one place.
What to Expect
🎒 Free backpacks and school supplies for eligible students
🩺 Free health screenings
💈 Free haircuts
🤝 Community resources
👨👩👧👦 Family support services
Important: Registration is required and closes July 26, 2026. Families should review the eligibility requirements and register as soon as possible.
Back-to-School Event at The Hair Depot
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 The Hair Depot
3777 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75237
💲 Free Admission
Get ready for the new school year with an afternoon of fun at The Hair Depot’s Back-to-School Event! Families can enjoy free school supplies, entertainment, giveaways, and activities while shopping for back-to-school essentials.
What to Expect
🎒 Free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)
💇 Free hair braiding
🎁 Free hair bundle giveaway for the first 50–100 guests
🍦 Ice cream truck
🌮 Food trucks
🏰 Bounce houses
🎨 Face painting
🎟️ Raffles and prizes
🛍️ Special in-store sales and discounts
Important: Admission is free and open to the community. Backpacks, school supplies, and giveaways are available while supplies last, so arriving early is recommended. Children should attend with a parent or guardian.
First Fridays Oak Cliff at Tyler Station: Back-to-School Edition
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Tyler Station
1300 S. Polk St., Dallas, TX 75224
💲 Free
Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the new school year at this special Back-to-School Edition of First Fridays Oak Cliff! Families can enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, activities, local food vendors, and community fun.
What to Expect
🎶 Live music
🔎 Scavenger hunt
🎨 Kids Corner with family-friendly activities
🍴 Food vendors
🎁 Live door prizes
👨👩👧👦 A fun community celebration for all ages
Important: Admission is free, and festivities begin at 5:00 PM. Live music, the scavenger hunt, and Kids Corner activities start around 5:30 PM, with live door prize giveaways beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrive early to enjoy everything the event has to offer.
Back 2 School Giveaway & Expo
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Friendship-West Baptist Church
2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75232
💲 Free
The Back 2 School Giveaway & Expo at Friendship-West Baptist Church offers more than school supplies. Families can prepare for the new school year with free health screenings, free haircuts, community resources, and plenty of activities for kids.
What to Expect
🎒 Free school supplies while available
💈 Free haircuts
👁️ Free eye exams
🦷 Free dental exams
🩺 Free physical exams
🏰 Bounce houses
💦 Water slides
🎨 Face painting
🎯 Games and family activities
🤝 Community resources
📚 Educational sessions for parents and students
🍴 Food vendors
Weekend Sprout Tip: This is one of the more comprehensive back-to-school events on the list. In addition to school supplies, families can take advantage of free health services and spend time enjoying activities like bounce houses and water slides. If you plan to participate in the outdoor activities, consider bringing a change of clothes or towel for the kids.
Vive Tu Vida! at Dallas College Pleasant Grove Center
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Dallas College Pleasant Grove Center
802 S. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX 75217
💲 Free
Get ready for the new school year at Vive Tu Vida! Pleasant Grove, a free community event that combines back-to-school resources with health, wellness, and family fun. Families can access school supplies, health services, community resources, and kid-friendly activities all in one place.
What to Expect
🎒 Backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)
📚 Free children’s books
🚌 Back-to-school immunizations
🩺 Free health screenings
🦷 Oral health resources
💇 Free haircuts (availability may be limited)
🥗 Nutrition and wellness information
🧠 Mental health resources
💻 Public benefits assistance
🏥 Parkland services
🍎 Fresh produce (while supplies last)
🎨 Games and activities for kids
🎁 Giveaways and prizes
👧 Zumba classes and wellness workshops
Important: Admission is free and open to the community. Many services and giveaways are available while supplies last, so arriving early is recommended. Families planning to receive immunizations or other community services may want to bring any required documentation. Children should attend with a parent or guardian.
ROC Back to School Giveaway
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 4343 Gannon Lane
Dallas, TX 75237
💲 Free – Registration Required
The ROC Back to School Giveaway is one of the events families looking specifically for school supplies may want to put on their calendars.
The event plans to give away clear backpacks filled with school supplies, along with games, music, raffles, and opportunities to meet Dallas Police officers.
What to Expect
🎒 Free clear backpacks filled with school supplies
💈 Limited free haircuts and hairstyles
🎟️ Raffles
🎯 Games
🎶 Music
👮 Meet Dallas Police officers
Registration is required to receive a backpack, and the free haircuts and hairstyles are limited and may require additional registration.
Dear Fathers Back-to-School Block Party
📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 2320 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
💲 Free
Join Dear Fathers for a free Back-to-School Block Party designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event is presented in partnership with The Athlete’s Foot, Frost Bank, HERE Dallas, Fun Bus Dallas County, and other community organizations.
What to Expect
🎒 School supply giveaway
🤝 Community partners and resources
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
Important: Admission is free, but registration through Eventbrite is encouraged. Additional event details may be announced by the organizer closer to the event date, so be sure to check the registration page before attending.
Before You Go
Free back-to-school events can be popular, especially when backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, or other limited giveaways are involved.
Before heading out:
- Register in advance when required.
- Check whether children must be present to receive supplies.
- Arrive early for first-come, first-served giveaways.
- Read the giveaway requirements carefully.
- Bring any requested identification or registration confirmation.
- Check the organizer’s page for last-minute changes.
More Back-to-School Events Are Coming
This list will continue to grow as more organizations announce their 2026 back-to-school events.
🌱 Weekend Sprout Tip: Bookmark this page and check back throughout July and August. We’ll continue adding free back-to-school events, school supply giveaways, backpack distributions, free haircuts, and family celebrations happening around Dallas.
And if you know about a free back-to-school event we should add, send it our way!
