Posted by: Yes, it's that time again; time to get ready for Back to School. Some free school supplies are being offered at numerous events in Palm Beach County for students returning to school for the 2024 fall session.
Events sometimes include free physicals, food vouchers, or even free haircuts. Back To School events occasionally include fun activities and entertainment, plus many provide free backpacks stuffed with school supplies for pre-registered students.
Eligibility requirements vary at different events and often the events require students to show proof of residency in that town to qualify for free items. You can also find back-to-school events with supply giveaways in Broward and back-to-school events with giveaways in Miami-Dade.
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Some of the events listed below may allow limited walk-in traffic or are open to the public without pre-registration. We are providing this information to you as a community service, so that hopefully you can find something that will help make sending the kids back to school a little easier. The information is subject to change without notice, so please check the resources and verify details before heading out.
NOTE: Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is from July 29 to Aug. 11, 2024. No sales tax is collected on purchases of uniforms, clothing, footwear, and certain accessories and school supplies. Check this website for details.
Palm Beach County Back To School for 2024
All materials and food are available while supplies last.
Back to School Bash, Riviera Beach
Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m.
Riviera Beach Marina, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach
561-385-4469
Register HERE
Free haircuts and manicures, splash pad, music, free food, mental health & suicide prevention pamphlets. No unregistered admission without a wristband.
Village of Palm Springs Back 2 School Bash & National Night Out
Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Village of Palm Springs Courtyard, 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs.
Features school supply giveaways (children must be present);
food vendors; and face painters.
Back-to-School “Party in the Park,” Wellington
Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-791-4000
Wellington invites residents and families can attend a FREE Back-to-School “Party in the Park” with food trucks, vendors, games and activities. Event subject to change; subject to change. Call 561-753-2484 to confirm in the event of bad weather.
National Night Out Against Crime, Delray
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, on the great lawn
561-314-8519
Event features free food, resources, giveaways, police demonstrations, and activities for kids. Access to crime prevention and other services.
Back 2 School Extravaganza, Lake Park
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Town Hall, 535 Park Ave., Lake Park
561-840-0160, to pre-register.
Free backpacks, school supplies & resources for students grades K-12. Parents and student must be present.
Back to School Community Event, Lake Worth
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
561-935-5199
Champions Karate Academy, 7107 Lake Worth Road,Lake Worth
Food and supplies on a first-come, first-served basis, while they last.
Also read: Our story about the Florida Tax Free Holiday for back-to-school shopping.
Check out our post about: Vaccines in Palm Beach County for 2024.
And, check back with us. More events will be added to this post as the information becomes available.
Note: All events, supplies and activities are subject to change. Please verify before heading out and preregister as required.
Here is a day-by-day calendar of back-to-school events and giveaways in Palm Beach County:
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