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Back-to-School Block Party at BED Cares
August 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)
📍 Location: 1007 Hutchins Road, Dallas, TX 75203
💲 Cost: Free (Registration Required for School Supplies)
What to Expect
Celebrate the start of the new school year at the BED CARES Back-to-School Block Party: Compassion Fest, a free community event hosted by Behind Every Door!
This family-friendly celebration is packed with activities, entertainment, and resources to help students head back to school feeling prepared and confident. Families can enjoy live music, food, games, bounce houses, and community resource booths while students receive school supplies and other helpful services.
Whether you’re attending for the giveaways, health resources, or simply a fun day with the family, everyone is welcome!
Event Highlights
🎒 School supplies for students Pre-K through college (registration required; while supplies last)
💈 Free haircuts
🎶 Live DJ
🌭 Food trucks
🏰 Kids Fun Zone & bounce houses
🎯 Interactive games and activities
❤️ Free health screenings
🤝 Community resource booths
🎁 Raffle prizes and giveaways
Good to Know
- Free admission
- Registration is required for all students receiving school supplies
- School supplies are available while supplies last
- Open to the entire community—even if you don’t need school supplies
- Doors open at 9:00 AM
- Free parking is available
🌱 Weekend Sprout Tip
If you’re registering for school supplies, arrive early with your confirmation and any requested information. After picking up supplies, spend some time exploring the community booths—you may discover free programs, after-school activities, healthcare resources, and other services available to Dallas families throughout the year.