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Back-to-school season is here, and families across Los Angeles can score free backpacks<\/a>, 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. <\/p>\n Here are some of the best free back-to-school events happening around L.A. over the next two weeks:<\/p>\n Back to School Resource Fair<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 12th grade. <\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0fRegister online here:\u00a0Back to School Resource Fair registration<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00pm \u2013 7:00pm DIY Back-to-School Pencil Box<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 12.<\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0fRegister online here: DIY Back-to-School Pencil Box registration<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 3:00pm \u2013 4:00pm Backpack, K-12th School Supplies, Health Fair Giveaway<\/p>\n Enjoy a day of free resources, health services, and back-to-school support for K-12 students and their families.<\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0fRegistration is not required. *First come, first served.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00am \u2013 1:00pm 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!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM 7th Annual Kobe Day Back to School Backpack Giveaway<\/p>\n Get ready to kick off the new school year in style at Barack Obama Charter School on Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.! Join them for a fun-filled day of backpacks\u00a0& school supplies, manicures, horseback riding, basketball drills, and face painting.<\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0fRegister online here:\u00a07th annual Kobe Day Back to School Backpack Giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. Revive Restore Renew Back to School Event<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u270d\ufe0fRegister online here:\u00a0Revive Restore Renew Back to School Event<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc6 When: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 12 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m. 7th annual IBTU Back 2 School<\/p>\n 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\u2019re going bigger with free diapers, health\u00a0& dental screenings, youth performers, skate activation\u00a0& games, and raffles\u00a0& giveaways.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Lennox Library (4359 Lennox Blvd, Lennox, CA 90304)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Sunkist Library (840 Puente Ave, La Puente, CA 91746)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Crozier Middle School (120 W Regent St, Inglewood, CA 90301)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Rose Bowl Stadium <\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Barack Obama Charter School (13305 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90061)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd Where: Pasadena City Hall (100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101)<\/p>\n