School is almost back in session and if you’re looking to take your kids to a fun event to end the summer, check out these back-to-school events happening in metro Detroit.
School supplies can be costly, so make sure to take advantage of these events giving kids the supplies they will need for this upcoming school year.
Some of the events have limited capacity so make sure you register ahead of time to secure your spot.
This article was recently published on July 26, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator Kari Zaffarano. The post included her adding back-to-school events in metro Detroit to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and then adding the best events to this roundup. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
2nd Annual Back to School Fun Day!
Aug. 3, 2024
- Address: 11301 Greiner St., Detroit
Stop by the corner of Greiner and Beland for free school supplies, local vendors, food, games, music and more.
Back-to-School Health & Wellness BLOCK PARTY!
Aug. 3, 2024
- Address: UAW Region 1, 27800 George Merrelli Drive, Warren
Enjoy a back-to-school health and wellness block party at UAW Region 1. It will be fun for the whole family.
Back-to-School Rally
Aug. 3, 2024
- Address: Union Grace, 15001 Dexter Ave., Detroit
Children in elementary school through high school can enjoy food, games and other fun at Union Grace.
Back to School Event
Aug. 10, 2024
- Address: First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac, 99 Wayne St., Pontiac
The first 200 children will receive backpacks and school supplies at this event. Also, games and food.
School Supply Giveaway
Aug. 10, 2024
- Address: Gateway Church, 25978 S. Knollwood Drive, Chesterfield
Stop by Gateway Church for their back-to-school community event offering children free school supplies.
Back-to-School Bash!
Aug. 11, 2024
- Address: 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia
This event features games, food, free haircuts and hairstyles and a backpack giveaway for the first 300 kids. Luminosos coffee will be available to purchase from.
27th Annual Back To School Festival
Aug. 13, 2024
- Address: Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit
This festival is for Grades K-6. There will be carnival game rides, free vision screenings, face painting, giveaways, backpacks, school supplies and more.
Back 2 School Bash
Aug. 14, 2024
- Address: The Church at Clawson, 655 S. Main St., Clawson
Enjoy a family dinner, bounce houses, games, songs, stories and more. Registration required to reserve your free backpack for your child.
Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: Todd Wenzel Buick GMC Of Davison, 1138 S. State Road, Davison
Stop in any time during open hours on Friday to grab a backpack for your K-12 grade child.
Back to School Bash 2024
Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: Assured Family Services, 7310 Woodward Ave., Detroit
This event features a backpack giveaway (while supplies last), face painting, crafts, music, bounce houses, food and more.
4th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway & More!
Aug. 17, 2024
- Address: Party with a Tee, 3158 S. Wayne Road, Wayne
Grades K-12 students from all districts will receive a brand-new backpack, while supplies last, at this event. There will also be games, music, refreshments and more. Registration required.
6th Annual Sevens Tournament and Free Back To School Giveaway
Aug. 17, 2024
- Address: Shadyside Park, 155 Shadyside Drive, Mount Clemens
Along with the 6th annual Sevens Tournament, this event offers an abundance of activities and a backpack and school supplies giveaway for the children in attendance. This year will feature a basketball jersey theme, so sport your favorite NBA, WNBA, high school or college basketball jersey.
Back to School Rally
Aug. 17, 2024
- Address: Christ Divine Love Missionary Baptist Church, 18449 Mt. Elliot St., Detroit
Stop by Christ Divine Love MBC to pick up school supplies for the upcoming school year.
South Oakland’s Back-to-School-BASH!
Aug. 17, 2024
- Address: South Oakland Family YMCA, 1016 W. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Enjoy an end-of-camp and back-to-school event that features giveaways, a bounce house, snacks, games, crafts and more. Registration required.
Campus Kids Day: Back to School Bash: Fountain of Youth Fest
Aug. 18, 2024
- Address: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
This back-to-school bash includes a DJ, youth performers, lawn games, make and take bracelets, a book giveaway, Heads Up! games and more.
Back-to-School Drive and Annual Field Day
Aug. 18, 2024
- Address: Huron Park, 25979 Kelly Road, Roseville
This event will provide backpacks, school supplies, gifts and giveaways for all children to start the school year off right. There will also be vendors, free food, haircuts for young boys and a field day. The field day will include relay races, soccer, tug-of-war and flag football.
Back to School – Backpack Giveaway and Movie Under the Stars
Aug. 23, 2024
- Address: Wayne City Hall, 3355 S. Wayne Road, Wayne
See a showing of Migration (PG), enjoy a dance party, free popcorn and cookies, games and free backpacks (while supplies last).
Back to School Event
Aug. 24, 2024
- Address: Ella Fitzgerald Park, 16625 Prairie St., Detroit
This annual back-to-school event is giving away free backpacks and school supplies. There will also be fun activities and refreshments.
Back to School L.O.T. Party!
Aug. 24, 2024
- Address: Taylor Christian Church, 11425 Telegraph Road, Taylor
The 7th annual Back to School L.O.T. Party offers free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, inflatables, a dunk tank, face painting and giveaways.
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