{"id":1952748,"date":"2025-08-10T15:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1952748"},"modified":"2025-08-10T15:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T15:31:15","slug":"need-school-supplies-heres-where-to-find-them-for-free-in-detroit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/need-school-supplies-heres-where-to-find-them-for-free-in-detroit\/","title":{"rendered":"Need school supplies? Here\u2019s where to find them for free in Detroit."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sign up for <\/i>Chalkbeat Detroit\u2019s free newsletter<\/i><\/a> to keep up with the city\u2019s public school system and Michigan education policy.<\/i><\/p>\n

Need school supplies for the upcoming school year? There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll find some at one of many back-to-school events happening across Detroit in the coming days and weeks.<\/p>\n

Many of those events are offering school supplies, backpacks, and other necessities students might need in the classroom. They\u2019re also offering a last bit of fun for kids and their parents, with music, games, and food.<\/p>\n

Monday, Aug. 25, is the first day of school for the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Michigan\u2019s first official day of school is Sept. 2.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the upcoming events. Know of others that aren\u2019t on our list? Email us at detroit.tips@chalkbeat.org<\/a>. And keep in mind that in most cases, free supplies are available until they run out, so it\u2019s best to arrive at events early.<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check the links for any event you\u2019re interested in attending. Some require advance registration.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Aug. 13<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Bash<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 8034 W. Warren in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Free backpacks with supplies will be given away. There will also be free lunch served and free dental cleanings. A specialist from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Resources, or MDHHS, will be on hand to speak with parents. Organized by MDHHS Pathways to Potential Wayne County.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Aug. 14<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Fest<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1211 Trumbull in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: 100 backpacks will be given away. The event also includes games, music, bounce houses, and food. Organized by the Detroit Hispanic Development Corp.<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 15<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Bash<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Brock Ave. in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Event includes backpack and school supplies giveaways, face painting, bounce houses, music, lunch, and crafts. Organized in part by MiSide.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 16<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Giveaway\/Family Fun Event<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 24409 W McNichols Rd.<\/p>\n

What: The event will include games, prizes, and activities.<\/p>\n

Back 2 School Block Party – Sneaker Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: Noon to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Social Status Detroit, 9101 East Jefferson Avenue #Suite A in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Event includes the giveaway of 500 backpacks filled with supplies. It also includes free haircuts for kids from noon to 2 p.m., live DJs, a basketball 3-point contest and one-on-one tournament, vendor booths, food trucks, and more giveaways. <\/p>\n

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Sunday, Aug. 17<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Bash<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Event includes entertainment, interactive activities and engaging experiences for kids. Organized by Downtown Detroit Partnership, with Corewell Health, Detroit Zoo, and Michigan Science Center<\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 23<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Community Kick off<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Faith Clinic, 12260 Camden Ave. in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: 300 backpacks will be given away. Free food will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event also includes free school supplies, free haircuts and styling (hair must be washed beforehand), balloon animals, face painting, and a gospel DJ. Organized in part by Trane U.S. Inc.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Aug. 24<\/b><\/p>\n

Back 2 School Family Beach Party<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n

Where: Honest John\u2019s, 488 Selden St. in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Back-to-school supplies will be given away. There will also be live music, a dance party, games, and temporary tattoos. Vendors will also be on hand for attendees to purchase food, drinks, and back-to-school essentials.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Aug. 27<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Rally<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Downriver Campus, Wayne County Community College District, 21000 Northline Rd. in Taylor.<\/p>\n

What: Free backpacks, school supplies, and food. The event also includes youth and parent workshops, vendors, community resources, and entertainment. Organized by Wayne County Community College District. <\/p>\n

Saturday, Aug. 30<\/b><\/p>\n

Baby Smoove\u2019s 2025 Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: Noon<\/p>\n

Where: DABO Detroit, 12048 Grand River Ave. in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Event includes free backpacks filled with school supplies, an appearance by Detroit rapper Baby Smoove, and health and education resources. Organized in part by Detroit Association of Black Organizations. <\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 6<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Keychains<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Knapp | Detroit Public Library, 13330 Conant in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Children will be able to create fun, school-inspired keychains.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 9<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Crafts<\/a><\/p>\n

Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Bowen | Detroit Public Library, 3648 Vernor Highway in Detroit<\/p>\n

What: Families can drop in anytime to make back-to-school crafts. <\/p>\n

Lori Higgins is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Detroit. You can reach her at <\/i>lhiggins@chalkbeat.org<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.chalkbeat.org \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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