Families can find free school supplies at any of these 10 back-to-school fairs.
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The first day of school is only two weeks away for many and there are plenty of places to get free supplies or information about the upcoming school year.
Children in Fort Worth and Arlington return to school on August 15. Tarrant County Public Health is hosting a series of events in August for children who need to be vaccinated at school.
Back-to-school events begin this weekend. Here are a few to keep in mind:
Fort Worth ISD Resource Fair #1 – August 5
Sponsored by Fort Worth School Board District 9 Administrator Roxanne Martinez, families are welcome to a back-to-school resource fair at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School.
The event is an opportunity to promote community engagement, pride and excitement for the upcoming school year. Families can expect services such as online registration assistance, backpack/book giveaways, district and community resources, vaccinations, music, games, and a food truck. restoration.
- When: 4-7 p.m. August 5
- Where: 1411 Maydell Street, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
Arlington ISD Back-to-School Kickoff – August 6
Arlington ISD is hosting a backpack giveaway where students can take home a bag full of school supplies and information about vaccinations, health checkups, and haircuts.
The backpack giveaway is at AT&T Stadium and requires tickets. Tickets are free, but parents must register online to attend the event in order to pick up a backpack. Parents can register online here.
- When: Three times are available when registering: 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: 705 N Collins St., Arlington
- Cost: Free
Mansfield ISD back to school – August 6
Mansfield ISD is hosting its annual back-to-school party this Saturday at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts.
The district will distribute more than 4,000 backpacks and 1,500 pairs of shoes. Haircuts and health services will also be available, including free vaccinations. No registration is required for the event, but parents should have their child’s ID card ready for check-in upon arrival.
- When: 7:30 a.m. to noon on August 6
- Where: 1110 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield
- Cost: Free
Fort Worth LGBTQ Group Homecoming Party – August 6
Youth organization LGTBQ Saves is hosting a back-to-school party in Fort Worth.
An assortment of school and hygiene supplies are available, as well as a clothing exchange for those who wish to replace their worn clothes with new or lightly used ones. The event is free, but organizers are asking families to RSVP to ensure there will be enough supplies.
- When: 1-4 p.m. August 6
- Where: 1959 Sandy Lane, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
Fort Worth Children’s Center Back-to-School Party – August 6
Fort Worth’s Ordered Steps Learning Center is hosting its first back-to-school party on Saturday.
Families can expect free school supplies, food, games and prizes, crafts, a bouncy house and daycare visits.
- When: 9am-12pm August 6
- Where: 7451 Chapel Ave, Suite 7455, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
Arlington Nonprofit Back-to-School Giveaway – August 6
Seasons of Change welcomes families for a back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Arlington.
The theme of the non-profit event is Christmas in August, with free backpacks, shoes and household items available for families.
- When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 6
- Where: 2100 Southeast Drive, Arlington
- Cost: Free
Distribution of school supplies for the Fort Worth church – August 7
Fort Worth’s Chosen Vessel Church is hosting the Sunday “Back 2 School Bash”.
Free school supplies will be available for elementary, middle, high school and college students, along with free haircuts and community resources. A live DJ, food trucks and a prayer stand will also be present at the afternoon event.
- When: 1-3 p.m. August 7
- Where: 4650 Campus Drive, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
Fort Worth ISD Resource Fair #2 — August 13
Fort Worth ISD will host another Polytechnic High School Family Resource Fair.
The event is an opportunity to promote community engagement, pride and enthusiasm for the upcoming school year. Families can expect services such as online registration assistance, backpack/book giveaways, district and community resources, vaccinations, music, games, and a food truck. restoration.
- When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 13
- Where: 1300 Conner Ave, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
Fort Worth Church Back-to-School Fair – August 13
St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth is hosting a back-to-school fair.
Families can expect free haircuts and giveaways of school supplies, face painting and other activities.
- When: 10am-2pm August 13
- Where: 5500 E. Berry Street, Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
City of Grand Prairie Driving Backpack – August 13
The City of Grand Prairie is hosting a drive-thru backpack donation to the Dalworth Recreation Center.
Families will walk through the Stanton Garden parking lot and receive backpacks full of school supplies. No registration is necessary for the event and there is a limit of two backpacks per vehicle.
- When: 10am-12pm August 13
- Where: 2012 Spikes Street, Grand Prairie
- Cost: Free
