Back To School Fairs in the DMV

Events throughout the D.C. area are getting students ready to school with free supplies, information and even vaccines. 

Back to School Pep Rally

When: August 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: The Mall at Prince Georges; 3500 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, Md.

About: This party is aimed at getting kids excited for school. It features cheerleaders, bands and sports teams. There will be exclusive offers from retailers and a $10 PREIT Malls’ Reward card for the first 50 people who RSVP.

Greater Washington Urban League Back to School Festival

When: August 6, 11 a.m.

Where: 2901 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC,

Prince George’s County Public Schools Back to School Fair

When: August 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave. Upper Marlboro, Md.

About: This is one of the DMV’s most popular back-to-school fairs; last year’s fair saw thousands of attendees. There will be free school supplies and vaccines for children entering kindergarten, Grade 7, or repeating Grade 9.

Second Annual Kidgits Back to School Blowout

When: August 20, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: St. Charles Towne Center, 11110 Mall Cir., Waldorf, Md.

About: Kids can enjoy a host of fun activities including bounce houses, crafts, prizes and more events. If you sign up on the Kidgits Club at the Mall Management Office before the event, you’ll also receive a goodie bag.

Back to School Festival

When: August 6, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Gateway Pavillion, 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE, Washington D.C.

About: This festival, sponsored by DC Ward 8 City Council Democratic Nominee Trayvon White, will feature free school supplies and haircuts, book readings and health care trucks.

Kids Back to School Night

When: August 18, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: Village Green, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., Indian Head, Md.

About: This event is for Pre-K through Grade 8 students at Indian Head Elementary and General Smallwood Middle School students. Participants can expect door prizes, loaded backpacks and free dinner and snacks.

World Changers Church - DC Back 2 School Giveaway

When: August 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington D.C.

About: This fair is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary, middle and high school students.

Back to School BBQ

When: August 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Howard University School of Mathematics and Science, 405 Howard Place Northwest, Washington D.C.

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless Back to School Fair

When: August 18, 9 a.m.

Where: Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Rd, Rockville, Md

Fountain Community Enrichment 7th Annual Community Fair

When: August 5, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: DuVal High School 9880 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, Md.

About: Free school supplies is just one of many features provided by Fountain Community Enrichment. There will also be fresh produce, health screenings and small household items available here.

KLM Community Health Fair

When: August 13, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Where: Largo High School, 505 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, Md.

About: Clowns, bounce houses, pony rides and face paintings will make for a fun day for kids at this fair. There will also be school supply giveaways and health assessment testing.

Black Student Fund 45th Annual Independent School Fair 2016

When: October 9, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Centered, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington D.C.

About: Parents and children can learn about private school admission and financial aid at this fair.

End of Summer Reading and Back to School Craft Party

When: August 24, 4 p.m.

Where: D.C. Public Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW, Washington D.C.

About: The D.C. Public Library will get kids ready to return to school through reading and arts and crafts.

NeShante’ and Chloe’ House Without Walls Back-to-School Event

When: August 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Bradbury Heights Elementary School, 1401 Glacier Ave., Capitol Heights, Md.

About: This organization is accepting donations of backpacks, school supplies and uniforms to distribute out to children in the DMV area.

Kiwanis Club Back 2 School Carnival

When: September 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: 4400 Iowa Ave. NW, Washington D.C.

About: Kids are invited to participate in a variety of carnival games, where they can win school supplies for the upcoming year. There will also be a picnic lunch provided for the kids and their families.

The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School Back to School Party

When: August 13, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School, 2146 24th Pl. NE, Washington D.C.

About: Clothes and school supplies will be given away at the Children’s Guild of D.C. There will also be games, face painting and vaccinations.

The Empowerment Church and Open the Book Outreach Ministry Back to School Backpack Drive 2016

When: August 21, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: 44190 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn Va.

About: This organization will be giving away free school supplies and haircuts to students to prepare them for the upcoming school year.

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