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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes begin
Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes begin

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time29-07-2025

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Here's where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North Texas before classes begin

With the first day of school quickly approaching, some school districts and organizations are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups, and vendors with resources. Here is a list of some events to help families prepare for the new school year — and a list of when school begins for North Texas districts. Saturday, Aug. 28 a.m. to noonAT&T Stadium1 AT&T WayArlington, Texas 76011 Register for free backpacks, vision and dental screening, and haircuts to be ready for the first day of school. Organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas and Goodwill Industries will be on site to provide resources. Saturday, Aug. 29 a.m. - noonRanchview High School8401 East Valley Ranch ParkwayIrving, Texas 75063 This will be a fun-filled morning to celebrate the new school year for CFBISD families. There will be an opportunity to get free vaccinations, backpacks and school supplies, lunch application assistance, and haircuts. Friday, Aug. 1, 20258 a.m. - 2 Park3809 Grand AvenueDallas, Texas 75210 For 29 years, the Dallas Mayor's Back-to-School Fair has been supporting families attending Dallas ISD schools, from pre-K to 12th grade, with school supplies, haircuts and more. Saturday, August 210 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony4396 Main StreetThe Colony, Texas 75056 This annual event is one of the largest back-to-school rallies and health fairs in Denton County. They will hold a blood drive, provide mammograms and distribute backpacks with school supplies. There will also be games and entertainment for the family. Saturday, August 2 7:30 a.m. to noonDr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts 1110 W. Debbie LaneMansfield, Texas 76063 The tenth annual Back-to-School Bash will include free school supplies, health services, and shoes, as well as vendors and bounce houses. Saturday, Aug. 2Noon - 2 L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School2815 StreetDallas, Texas 75212 Juan Seguin High School7001 Silo RoadArlington, Texas 76002 Organizers will give out backpacks filled with school supplies at the fourth annual Ron Murray School Supply Giveaway. Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be present and will receive one backpack each while supplies last. This year, the event has two locations. This month-long event will provide recommended immunizations to students and adults. Visit the website for costs and immunization clinic locations. July 28 - Aug. 16Monday, Noon - 6 - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 Athens ISD Sanger ISD Tuesday, Aug. 5 Anna ISD Perrin-Whitt CISD Terrell ISD Wednesday, Aug. 6 Bowie ISD Godley ISD Italy ISD Thursday, Aug. 7 Ennis ISD Farmersville ISD Joshua ISD Lovejoy ISD Prairie Valley ISD Wylie ISD Monday, Aug. 11 Castleberry ISD Cedar Hill ISD Community ISD DeSoto ISD Everman ISD Garland ISD Pilot Point ISD Princeton ISD Tuesday, Aug. 12 Allen ISD Argyle ISD Carroll ISD Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Crowley ISD Dallas ISD Decatur ISD Denton ISD Fort Worth ISD Grand Prairie ISD Harmony Public Schools Kennedale ISD Lake Worth ISD Lewisville ISD McKinney ISD Mesquite ISD Plano ISD Prosper ISD Richardson ISD Rockwall ISD Wednesday, Aug. 13 Aledo ISD Arlington ISD Aubrey ISD Azle ISD Birdville ISD Bridgeport ISD Burleson ISD Canton ISD Celina ISD Cleburne ISD Coppell ISD Corsicana ISD Crandall ISD Duncanville ISD Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Ferris ISD Forney ISD Frisco ISD Glen Rose ISD Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Greenville ISD Highland Park ISD Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) ISD Irving ISD Keller ISD Lake Dallas ISD Lancaster ISD Little Elm ISD Mansfield ISD Midlothian ISD Mineral Wells ISD Northwest ISD Royse City ISD Sunnyvale ISD Tolar ISD Waxahachie ISD Weatherford ISD White Settlement ISD Thursday, Aug. 14 Alvarado ISD Alvord ISD Granbury ISD Kaufman ISD Wichita Falls ISD Tuesday, Aug. 19 Melissa ISD

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