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Back-to-school season is here, and families across Los Angeles can score free backpacks, school supplies, health resources, and fun activities before the first day of class. From community resource fairs and backpack giveaways to creative workshops and family festivals, these events are helping students of all ages start the school year prepared.
Here are some of the best free back-to-school events happening around L.A. over the next two weeks:
Back to School Resource Fair
Join the event for fun activities and free stuff to get your students ready for school. Bring a bike for our bike rodeo, make some art, and learn all about the resources the Lennox community has for students. For all school age kids, preschool – 12th grade.
✍️Register online here: Back to School Resource Fair registration
📆 When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Where: Lennox Library (4359 Lennox Blvd, Lennox, CA 90304)
DIY Back-to-School Pencil Box
Gear up for a new school year! Create a pencil box that is uniquely yours using jewels, paint, and stickers. Your design is limited only by your imagination! For ages 5 – 12.
✍️Register online here: DIY Back-to-School Pencil Box registration
📆 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Where: Sunkist Library (840 Puente Ave, La Puente, CA 91746)
Backpack, K-12th School Supplies, Health Fair Giveaway
Enjoy a day of free resources, health services, and back-to-school support for K-12 students and their families.
✍️Registration is not required. *First come, first served.
📆 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Where: Crozier Middle School (120 W Regent St, Inglewood, CA 90301)
Gear up for back to school with confidence by providing free backpacks filled with school supplies, resources, and a day full of community, fun, and support. Registration is required-scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot!
📆 When: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Rose Bowl Stadium
7th Annual Kobe Day Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Get ready to kick off the new school year in style at Barack Obama Charter School on Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.! Join them for a fun-filled day of backpacks & school supplies, manicures, horseback riding, basketball drills, and face painting.
✍️Register online here: 7th annual Kobe Day Back to School Backpack Giveaway
📆 When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Where: Barack Obama Charter School (13305 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90061)
Revive Restore Renew Back to School Event
Pasadena City Hall is hosting the Revive Restore Renew Back to School backpack give away where you can come together to celebrate fresh starts for school and family fun. Connect with resources, giveaways, enjoy cool activities, and get pumped for the school year ahead.
✍️Register online here: Revive Restore Renew Back to School Event
📆 When: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Where: Pasadena City Hall (100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101)
7th annual IBTU Back 2 School
Head to the Venice Beach Boardwalk for free backpacks, school supplies, diapers, food, music, and community resources for families at Venice Beach! Last year they served 2,997 families at Venice Beach. This year they’re going bigger with free diapers, health & dental screenings, youth performers, skate activation & games, and raffles & giveaways.
✍️ Register online here: 7th annual IBTU Back 2 School
📆 When: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Where: Venice Beach Boardwalk
Jade Marlin Foundation School supplies and Back giveaway
Gear up for the new school year with all the essentials you need. Swing by, grab your free supplies, meet great people, and get ready to kick off school in style. Kids must be present to get a backpack, and they will have free face painting for kids!
✍️ Register online here: Jade Marlin Foundation School supplies and Back giveaway
📆 When: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Where: 900 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena