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βοΈ Free Backpacks, school supplies, and more!
π 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.
π¨ Many backpack and school supply giveaways are available while supplies last. Arriving early is recommended.
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π Northshore Health Centers National Health Centers Week
LA PORTE
August 7
π 10am-12pm
β¨ FREE backpacks for the first 50 children, while supplies last, health resources & blood pressure screenings
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π Back to School BASH
DYER
August 8
π 12-4pm
β¨ 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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π Lake Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept Back 2 School Bash
GARY
August 8
π 12-4pm
β¨ FREE school supplies, carnival style games, concessions, meet local heroes & tour fire trucks
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π New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Back to School Bash & Community Health Fair
GARY
August 8
π 10am-2pm
β¨ FREE back to school supplies, children's activities, health screens, wellness information
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π Back to School Event
LAKE STATION
August 8
π 11am-1pm
β¨ School supply handouts, free raffles, free lunch for the kids, foam party (weather permitting)
π¨ parent supervision required
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π City-Wide Back to School Rally
MICHIGAN CITY
August 8
π 11am-3pm
β¨ FREE school supplies, vaccinations, games, food & fun
π¨ For Michigan City & MCAS families, guardians will be asked for ID
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π The Father's Heart Church Back to School Event
GARY
August 15
π 11am-3pm
β¨ FREE backpacks, school supplies, giveaways, food, bouncy houses, basketball contest, live entertainment
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π Back to School Bash
MICHIGAN CITY
August 16
π 1-5pm
β¨ FREE school supply giveaway, barbers for boys, stylists for girls, food, music, games, activities, giveaways & prizes
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π Tips for Back to School brought to you by Northshore Health Centers
β¨ All school-aged children who have a wellness visit or sports physical are eligible to get a FREE backpack filled with school supplies
Click for Details
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π 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.
π¨ Many backpack and school supply giveaways are available while supplies last. Arriving early is recommended.
ββββββββββββββ
π Northshore Health Centers National Health Centers Week
LA PORTE
August 7
π 10am-12pm
β¨ FREE backpacks for the first 50 children, while supplies last, health resources & blood pressure screenings
Click for Details
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π Back to School BASH
DYER
August 8
π 12-4pm
β¨ FREE foam party, bounce house obstacle course, kids yoga, crafts, magic show, balloon animal artist, PAID food trucks, kid-friendly vendors & face painting
Click for Details
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π Lake Ridge Volunteer Fire Dept Back 2 School Bash
GARY
August 8
π 12-4pm
β¨ FREE school supplies, carnival style games, concessions, meet local heroes & tour fire trucks
Click for Details
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π New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Back to School Bash & Community Health Fair
GARY
August 8
π 10am-2pm
β¨ FREE back to school supplies, children's activities, health screens, wellness information
Click for Details
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π Back to School Event
LAKE STATION
August 8
π 11am-1pm
β¨ School supply handouts, free raffles, free lunch for the kids, foam party (weather permitting)
π¨ parent supervision required
Click for Details
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π City-Wide Back to School Rally
MICHIGAN CITY
August 8
π 11am-3pm
β¨ FREE school supplies, vaccinations, games, food & fun
π¨ For Michigan City & MCAS families, guardians will be asked for ID
Click for Details
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π The Father's Heart Church Back to School Event
GARY
August 15
π 11am-3pm
β¨ FREE backpacks, school supplies, giveaways, food, bouncy houses, basketball contest, live entertainment
Click for Details
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π Back to School Bash
MICHIGAN CITY
August 16
π 1-5pm
β¨ FREE school supply giveaway, barbers for boys, stylists for girls, food, music, games, activities, giveaways & prizes
Click for Details
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π Tips for Back to School brought to you by Northshore Health Centers
β¨ All school-aged children who have a wellness visit or sports physical are eligible to get a FREE backpack filled with school supplies
Click for Details
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August 7, 2026
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