Posted by: Free school supplies are offered at lots of events in Broward for students returning to school. Events sometimes include free groceries, food vouchers, and free haircuts.
Back To School events occasionally include fun and entertainment, with fashion shows and activities. Some provide free backpacks loaded with school supplies for eligible students, while supplies last.
Eligibility requirements vary for receiving free backpacks and other free items. With plenty of events, organizers require students show proof of residency in that town hosting the event to qualify for free items.
Please return to this feature as other 2025 Back To School events are added.
2025 events
Pompano Beach
School supplies are distributed while supplies last. The event is for K-12 and is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at McNair Park, 927 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano Beach 33069. Information is online.
The event includes
- free school supplies while supplies last
- haircuts while supplies last
- free groceries while supplies last
- shoes
- school physicals and immunizations
- health and wellness resources
- vendors
- The Wow Dancers and other entertainment
Wireless Zone
Participating Wireless Zone stores in Broward and other parts of the nation are distributing free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27 while supplies last.
- 4779 S University Drive, Davie 33328, 954-540-8728
- 7204 W. McNab Road, North Lauderdale 33068, 954-504-7098
- 1201 S. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach 33069, 954-880-1683
- 12528 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise 33323, 954-870-5482
- 9430 W. Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac 33351, 954-638-9905
Sunrise, for residents
Pembroke Pines
Back To School event 10 a.m. -12 p.m. August 2 includes free backpacks with school supplies while supplies last. Event includes 103.5 broadcasting live. Other features include raffles for electronic devices, refreshments and activities. Student with parent or guardian must be present to receive free school supplies. The event is presented by Florida Technical College, 12520 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33027. Information is online.
Tamarac
Back To School Splash at pool in Tamarac is $5
Family activities and games are featured at the event 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 2 and entry is $5. Register online. The first 50 students age 5-12 receive back-to-school items.
The event is at Caporella Aquatic Complex, 954-597-3660, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac. Parking fee. The entry fee includes the pool, splash pad and slide.
Fort Lauderdale
Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day is 9 a.m Saturday, August 2, including distribution of backpacks with school supplies for eligible students ages 5-16, while supplies last, and free haircuts for students 5-16, while available. Students must attend to receive free backpack with supplies. The event includes entertainment, water activities, and games. Food trucks offer refreshments for purchase. Carter Park is at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311, 954-828-5411, and information is online.
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Dania Beach
Back To School Beach clean-up and backpack distribution is 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at Dania Beach Pier, 100 N. Beach Road, Dania Beach. The event includes free backpacks and school supplies for participating students, while supplies last. Light bites, face painting and entertainment are offered. For information, 954-924-6800 extension 3607 or log on to the website.
Hollywood, for residents
Back to School and Family Fun event
Backpack and school supplies distributed while supplies last, for Hollywood residents
The bash is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9 at Washington Park recreation, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood.
Information is online.
Tamarac
About 200 backpacks are distributed while supplies last 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 9 at a resource fair in Tamarac. Registration prior is required. Register online. The venue is Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac.
Other back to school deals, information & resources
2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1, a free referral line which offers free information about local resources and events, including distributions of free school supplies in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach
Florida waives sales taxes
Sales taxes are waived in August on eligible apparel, electronic devices and school supplies.
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Check Amazon's Daily Deals today on school supplies
Other back-to-school events
- Free Back To School events greater Palm Beach
- Free events and back-to-school supplies for eligible Miami-Dade students
Here is a day-to-day schedule of Broward back-to-school events and giveaways
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