Back-to-School Events - Free Backpacks, Supplies, Giveaways & Family Fun! 🎒🖍️

✏️ Free Backpacks, school supplies, and more!

👟 Ready to kick off the new school year? Whether you're looking for free backpacks, school supplies, health resources, haircuts, family fun, or community celebrations, Northwest Indiana has plenty of back-to-school events to help families prepare.

We've rounded up giveaways and activities happening across the Region, with many events offering free supplies while they last.

🚨 Many backpack and school supply giveaways are available while supplies last. Arriving early is recommended.

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🎒 Northshore Health Centers National Health Centers Week
LA PORTE
August 7
🕜 10am-12pm
✨ FREE backpacks for the first 50 children, while supplies last, health resources & blood pressure screenings
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🎒 Back to School BASH
DYER
August 8
🕜 12-4pm
✨ FREE foam party, bounce house obstacle course, kids yoga, crafts, magic show, balloon animal artist, PAID food trucks, kid-friendly vendors & face painting
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🎒 Lake Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept Back 2 School Bash
GARY
August 8
🕜 12-4pm
✨ FREE school supplies, carnival style games, concessions, meet local heroes & tour fire trucks
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🎒 New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Back to School Bash & Community Health Fair
GARY
August 8
🕜 10am-2pm
✨ FREE back to school supplies, children's activities, health screens, wellness information
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🎒 Back to School Event
LAKE STATION
August 8
🕜 11am-1pm
✨ School supply handouts, free raffles, free lunch for the kids, foam party (weather permitting)
🚨 parent supervision required
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🎒 City-Wide Back to School Rally
MICHIGAN CITY
August 8
🕜 11am-3pm
✨ FREE school supplies, vaccinations, games, food & fun
🚨 For Michigan City & MCAS families, guardians will be asked for ID
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🎒 The Father's Heart Church Back to School Event
GARY
August 15
🕜 11am-3pm
✨ FREE backpacks, school supplies, giveaways, food, bouncy houses, basketball contest, live entertainment
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🎒 Back to School Bash
MICHIGAN CITY
August 16
🕜 1-5pm
✨ FREE school supply giveaway, barbers for boys, stylists for girls, food, music, games, activities, giveaways & prizes
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🎒 Tips for Back to School brought to you by Northshore Health Centers
✨ All school-aged children who have a wellness visit or sports physical are eligible to get a FREE backpack filled with school supplies
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