Free events and back-to-school supplies for eligible Palm Beach students

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 while supplies last.

Back to School Bash, The Foundations School
Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2400 Metrocentre Blvd., WPB, FL 33407
561-805-9927
Free haircuts, children's health services, raffles, backpacks, face painting, eye exams, and more. 

Back to School Health Fair
Origin Church
Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6073 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fl 33415
877-674-4465, ext. 3
Free Access to kids immunization, Dental Health, School Physicals, health screenings HIV/STD, blood sugar, blood pressure & more, education, resources & school supplies. Registration link.

Back to School Bash
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Health Center of WPB
5205 Greenwood Ave., West Palm Beach
561-840-8681
Must call to pre-register. Limited spots available. Free school supplies, physicals, and vaccines, plus free dental, vision, and hearing screenings.

Back-to-School Bash Donation Drive, Loxahatchee

• Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Arden Event Lawn, 2835 Arden Park Drive, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
• Features food trucks, music, water-themed bounce house, balloon artists, face-painting and more. School supplies and donations are requested.

Back to School, Heart of Hope, Lake Worth
Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m.
John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4756 6th Ave., Lake Worth 33461
561-294-0248
Features give-aways: Backpacks and school supplies, hot dogs, burgers, drinks, snacks, face-painting, games, bounce house, music and more.
More details at heartofhope.today.

Back to School Event, Lake Worth Beach
Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
YMCA of the Palm Beaches, Edwin W. Brown Branch, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-968-9622
NOTE: Must register in advance at the front desk. Free school supplies. A parent or guardian must be present with the child to receive the supplies. Ages 5-12 only.

Back to School Health Fair, Palm Springs
Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Foundcare, 22330 S. Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33406
561-432-5849
Registration required; spaces and supplies limited, visit: foundcare.org/back2school.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child. Free backpacks with school supplies, hearing & vision screenings, school physicals, and vaccines. 

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Leroy Jefferson Community Health Fair
Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club, 221 W 13th St., Riviera Beach, Fl 33404
518-318-0814
School supplies, school physicals, medical & dental screenings, health & educational resources. Also free mammograms for moms. More info: tljmedicalsociety.org.

Back to School Bash, Triple H Ministries
Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Cunningham Park, 1659 W. 29th St., Riviera Beach
561-255-7711
Free food, haircuts, HIV/STI testing, book-bags with supplies.

Back to School Bash, Lake Worth Beach
Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Norman J. Wimbley Gym, 1515 Wingfield St., Lake Worth Beach
561-586-1702.
Free backpacks with supplies, free food, and there will be music. Kids must be present to receive backpacks or school supplies. Grades K-12.

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, FL 33404
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.

Back to School Backpack Giveaway, Glades Region:
Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay
Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2 p.m.
Marina in Pahokee, 190 N. Lake Ave., Pahokee, Fl 33476
561-303-9210.
Free backpacks with school supplies, valuable resources and updates for parents regarding the new school year. Free haircuts for children, a chance to receive free braiding. Light refreshments and more for residents of the tri-cities.

Back-to-School “Party in the Park,” Wellington
Friday, Aug. 4, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414
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.
51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444
Old School Square 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, FL 33403
561-840-0160, to pre-register.
Free backpacks, school supplies & resources for students grades K-12. Parents and student must be present.

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.

Also read: Back-to-school events for the 2024 school year.

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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