Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023
Back-to-school prep across metro Atlanta
Sunday marks the last weekend of summer for thousands of students across metro Atlanta. That means there were a number of back-to-school events throughout the city. In Gwinnett County, hundreds of people gathered in Lawrenceville for the free 'Clips, Kicks and Cuts' event. In Southwest Atlanta, a special back to school event was held for local kids in the foster system. In West Atlanta, former Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones partnered with the Bank Foundation for a back to school drive. In Downtown Atlanta, 12-year-old CEO Caden Harris hosted his own back to school event in partnership with Legacy Wealth Education.
ATLANTA - Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta. Check back often for updates. If you'd like to submit information to be added to this list, send an email to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.
JULY 15
Back-to-School at Chase Summerhill Community Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 9 Georgia Ave. SE, Atlanta
WHAT: The event will include several family friendly activities, informative financial health workshops and a giveaway of a backpack filled with school supplies to the first 500 attendees. Plus, there will be a meet-and-greet with Harry the Hawk and Atlanta Hawks’ Dominque Wilkins.
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at Stockbridge High School
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 1115 Old Conyers Road, Stockbridge
WHAT: Free school supplies, food, music, games and more.
LDAC Family Fun Day & Back-to-School Event in Lawrenceville
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
WHAT: Free book bags with school supplies and other goodies while supplies last, college fair, gamer trucks, food trucks and vendors and music.
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JULY 21
It Takes A Village Back-to-School Giveaway at Wolf Creek Library
WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 3100 Enon Road, Atlanta
WHAT: Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., is hosting his annual It Takes A Village Back-to-School Supply Giveaway in partnership with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Peach State Health Plan. This is the first of 3 dates.
JULY 22
Back-to-School Bash at Georgia World Congress Center
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta
WHAT: This is Atlanta Public Schools' flagship event that provides FREE backpacks, school supplies, and resources to APS students and their families. Pre-registration required. Deadline to register is July 14.
Back-to-School Rally DeKalb County School District
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: James R. Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave., Clarkston
WHAT: This year’s rally theme is "Level Up for Success," and will feature live entertainment, a Fun Zone for children, school supplies, family resources, health screenings, testing, vaccinations, and much more.
Back-to-School Bash at Carver High School
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 55 McDonough Blvd., Atlanta
WHAT: Free backpacks filled with school supplies, student and parent resources, activities and entertainment, and food. Pre-registration encouraged.
Back-2-School Community Bash at Jim Huie Aquatic Center
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22
WHERE: 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro
WHAT: Commissioner Felicia Franklin is hosting a Back-2-School Community Bash with bounce houses, face painting, food trucks and music. Free haircuts by Scales Barber Academy and animal control is bringing pets for adoption. School supplies are first come, first served.
JULY 26
Back-to-School Bubblepalooza
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Duluth Town Green, 3167 Main St.
WHAT: There will be foam machines, a kid's DJ, snack and dessert vendors, and other vendors.
JULY 27
It Takes A Village Back-to-School Giveaway at Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library
WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn
WHAT: Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., is hosting his annual It Takes A Village Back-to-School Supply Giveaway in partnership with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Peach State Health Plan. This is the second of 3 dates.
JULY 28
It Takes A Village Back-to-School Giveaway at Gladys S. Dennard Library
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: 4055 Flat Shoals Road
WHAT: Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., is hosting his annual It Takes A Village Back-to-School Supply Giveaway in partnership with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and Peach State Health Plan. This is the third of 3 dates.
JULY 29
Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway
WHEN: Noon until 2 p.m. (or supplies run out)
WHERE: 487 Highway 138, Suite 106, Riverdale
WHAT: Clayton Public Schools, Invicta Watch Crew of Atlanta and New Faith Apostolic Church are giving away book bags to Clayton County students only.
Back-to-School Bash at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway
WHAT: The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is hosting their 3rd annual bash. They have partnered with Live Healthy Gwinnett and there will be free health screenings, vendors, fun activities, and giveaways to students and teachers.
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway at Clarkston First Baptist Church
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: 3999 Church St., Clarkston
WHAT: Students will receive backpacks filled with supplies while supplies last. THere will also be free vaccinations, health screenings, educational information for kids and adults, fresh produce, and COVID-19 vaccines. There will also be a live DJ and food.
5th Annual In The Layne Back 2 School Giveaway
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Grace Marietta Church, 675 Holt Road NE, Marietta
WHAT: There will be food, games, giveaways, music and bouncy houses. Partners include Coca-Cola, Zaxby's, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Dream and New Balance. Registration requested.
RTY Global Ministries Back2School Supply Drive and Food Giveaway
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: 954 Bank St. SE, Smyrna
WHAT: RTY Global Ministries is collecting school supplies for local students. They are also giving away food to individuals and families who may need it.
Fulton County Back-to-School backpack giveaways
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: The Gathering Place, 6280 Bryant St., Union City
WHEN: noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Welcome All Park, 4255 Will Lee Road, Atlanta
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Mozeley Park, 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Morgan Falls Overlook, 450 Morgan Falls Place, Sandy Springs
WHAT: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her staff will be hosting events providing free backpacks and school supplies for elementary, middle and high school students.
JULY 30
Back-to-School Style Tour by Amerigroup Georgia
WHEN: noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: T.H. Slater Elementary School, 1320 Pryor Road SW, Atlanta
WHAT: The 2nd annual Style Tour will feature free haircut and hairstyles for first 100 boys and girls, free uniform shirts and socks, face painting, nail painting, photo booth and free concessions. The Amerigroup team is partnering with Radio One Atlanta, Level Up Barbershop, and ZAS Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc to host the event. Foster Kids Matter, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and fighting for every child in the foster care system, will be joining Amerigroup to provide shoes for the children attending.
AUG. 1
Back-to-School and National Night Out Bash in Stone Mountain
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain
WHAT: The City of Stone Mountain's annual Back-t0-School and National Night Out Bash will feature school supply giveaways, face painting, fun, games and bounce houses.
AUG. 5
Stone Mountain Medical Back-to-School Wellness Extravaganza
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Stone Mountain Medical Center, 5462 Memorial Drive
WHAT: The Stone Mountain Medical Back-to-School Wellness Extravaganza, sponsored by Xperience Holistic Wellness Spa, will feature live music, free haircuts, free chair massages, school supplies and a bounce house.
AUG. 13
Back-to-School/Community Day Event at New Life Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 715 Cleveland Ave. SE, Atlanta
WHAT: Students will receive free school supplies and there will be food, vendors and various activities. In addition, free tablets will be given to students who qualify.