2nd Annual MCCC Back To School Clothing & Supply Swap
Aug. 1, 9-11 a.m. | Rockville, MD
Families who need school supplies and new clothing or who have extra they are willing to donate are all welcome at this community swap held by the Montgomery County Counseling Center. All proceeds go to NAMI Montgomery County.
$5 | tinyurl.com/MCCCBackToSchool
Back to School Bash
Aug. 16, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tysons, VA
Welcome the school year at this family-friendly event at Shipgarten featuring a school supply giveaway and field day games for kids as well as refreshments for adults.
Free | shipgarten.com
City of Mount Rainier Back to School Fair
Aug. 21, 2-5 p.m. | Mount Rainier, MD
Taking place at the Mount Rainier Nature Center, this event is a back-to-school clothing and school supply drive as well as a resource fair featuring local organizations focusing on education.
Free | mountrainiermd.org
Rock-the-Block Festival: Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Aug. 23 & 30, 2-6 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Students can receive free haircuts and hair braiding, new shoes, backpacks and more at this festival held by THEARC and Building Bridges Across the River. Activities like moon bounces, games and raffles will also be available.
Free | buildingbridgesdc.org
Back to School Bonanza
Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Springfield, VA
Kick off the school year with this outdoor community event at Springfield Town Center featuring a vendor fair, family-friendly activities and live entertainment by youth performers.
Free | springfieldtowncenter.com
Hill Family Biking: Back to School Ride
Aug. 29, 4-6:30 p.m. | Washington, D.C.
Families can take part in a 4-mile bike tour of schools in northern Washington, D.C., followed by a block party at School Within School featuring a foam party, live DJing, free cookies and other fun attractions.
Free | tinyurl.com/BikingBack2School
