Without Georgia’s tax-free weekend, school supplies can really add up.
To help families manage the expense, businesses, schools, organizations and churches are hosting free back-to-school events around metro Atlanta. These events are giving away free supplies, backpacks, haircuts and more.
Starting this week through Aug. 4 there will be opportunities to stock up before school starts back.
In order to receive most of these deals, children must be present with their parents at these events.
Stop by these events to check off everything on your list of supplies – and a little fun – to start the school year off.
Flexx Old Skool Back 2 School Extravaganza
Friday, July 28, 2017, noon to 3 p.m. at Kingdom of God Evangelistic
This event will be hosted in an “old skool” way by throwing it back to 1975. There will be vendors, games, rides, music, food and more.
Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-School Bash
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C
This free event for APS students will highlight APS programs and services, free immunizations and health screenings, community and after-school resources as well as having fun activities for children, raffles and prize giveaways. Be sure to get there early for a chance to get a backpack full of free school supplies.
Dare to Empower’s Back to School Bash
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 10 a.m., Divine Unity Missionary Baptist
Divine Unity in East Point will celebrate the a Back to School Bash with free school supplies for kids, live entertainment, giveaways, food and more.
Let’s Move! DeKalb Back to School Fitness Expo
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Exchange Multipurpose Center
The Let’s Move! DeKalb Expo features group fitness activities, cooking demonstrations, healthy snacks, nutrition education exhibits and a free back-to-school backpack.
YO Gwinnett’s Back 2 School Bash
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Berkmar High School
YO Gwinnett’s Back 2 School Bash will be full of vendors, food, entertainment, giveaways and more. Any student in attendance will be given free school supplies. A portion of sales will support the organization’s Build A Hopeful Home fundraiser, which works to address the needs of the county’s homeless teen population.
Back 2 School Day of Readiness
Sunday, July 30, 2017, Noon to 7 p.m. at East Roswell Park.
The Children Restoration Network hosts an annual event to help over 3,000 homeless children in Atlanta prepare for school. This year, the Professional School of Nursing at Georgia State will attend to provide general health exams, sports physicals, eye exams, dental screenings and haircuts. A huge barbecue buffet will be served and all students will be given a backpack full of supplies to take home.
The 2017 Back 2 School/Back 2 Work Expo
Friday, August 4, 2017, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Antioch AME Church
The Back 2 School/Back 2 Work Expo will benefit recently laid off or unemployed parents in DeKalb County. Some of the opportunities Turning Point Inc. will provide is a Career Fair, resume writing workshops, interviewing technique workshops, dress for success program, community resources, raffles and giveaways. The first 100 people will also receive free school supplies.
