Free Houston Back-to-School supplies & screenings events

Event name: Backpacks for back-to-school photos event

• Organizer: MKStallings Photography
• Date: Aug. 9, 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: Kinsmen Lutheran Church
• Address: 12100 Champion Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77066-2704, United States
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: Bring a new backpack to donate and get three free back-to-school photos

Event name: Back to School Daze

• Organizer: BE Impactful Foundation
• Date: Aug. 8, 2026
• Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
• Location: Houston Texans YMCA
• Address: 5202 Griggs Rd., Houston, TX 77021
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Free school supplies for students (grades K–12) 

– Free haircuts & grooming for students

– Snacks and meals while supplies last

– Music, games, and giveaways

– On-site community resources and local organizations

• More information: All supplies are first-come, first-served. Children must be present to receive materials.

Event Name: 9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest

• Organizer: The Cam Agency, LLC
• Date: August 8 
• Time: 11 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: Star of Hope Mission – Women and Family Development Center at Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community
• Address: 2575 Reed Road, Houston, TX 77051
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: Free backpacks, school supplies, free high blood pressure, glucose checking, vision screening, and additional health screenings
• More information: Students can also participate in workshops on bullying, cyber-bullying, financial literacy, etiquette, healthy eating tips and see live performances by some of Houston’s top artists

Event Name: 9th Annual Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest (Heights)

• Organizer: The Cam Agency, LLC
• Date: Aug. 15, 2026
• Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
• Location: West End Multi-Service Center, Houston, TX
• Address: 170 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: Free backpacks, school supplies, free high blood pressure, glucose checking, vision screening, and additional health screenings
• More information: Students can also participate in workshops on bullying, cyber-bullying, financial literacy, etiquette, healthy eating tips, and see live performances by some of Houston’s top artists

Event Name: City Church Houston Back to School Bash

• Organizer: City Church Houston
• Date: Aug. 9, 2026
• Time: 10.30 AM onwards
• Location: City Church Houston
• Address: 9522 Veterans Memorial Rd, Houston, TX 77038-3602, United States
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – School supplies and helpful resources 

-Community vendors and local partners 

– Food and refreshments 

– Activities for the family 

– Giveaways and more

Event Name: Back to school block party

• Organizer: Arise Baptist Church
• Date: Aug. 15, 2026
• Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
• Location: Arise Baptist Church
• Address: 803 Curtin St, Houston, TX 77018
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Stuffed school backpack giveaways

• School supply bingo with prizes
• Free kids haircuts
• Door prizes and giveaways
• Food and drinks
• Music
• Family-friendly activities

Event Name: The Church of New Beginnings Back to School Bash

• Organizer: The Church of New Beginnings
• Date: Aug. 8, 2026
• Time: 12 PM–3 PM
• Location: The Church of New Beginnings
• Address: 11816 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, TX
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Student giveaways

• Haircuts
• Health and wellness hub
• Kids and teens activities
• Food and fellowship

Event Name: Annual Children’s Health Day

• Organizer: Civic Heart
• Date: Aug. 8, 2026
• Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
• Location: The Almeda Mall
• Address: 555 Almeda Mall, Houston, TX 77034
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: 

• Free school supplies
• Free immunizations
• Health resources
• CHIP and Medicaid enrollment assistance
• Health Insurance Marketplace assistance
• Fun activities for the entire family
• Live entertainment

Event Name: Annual Health Fair & Outreach Program

• Organizer: All Saints Anglican Church, Houston
• Date: Aug. 8, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: All Saints Anglican Church, Houston
• Address: 13403 Renn Rd, Houston, TX 77083
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Free health screenings

• back-to-school physicals
• blood pressure, blood sugar & cholesterol checks
• dental screenings, and ask questions directly to medical specialists
• More information: Students can ask questions directly to medical specialists

Event Name: Back-to-school event

• Organizer: Integrity Funeral Home
• Date: Aug. 9, 2026
• Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
• Location: Integrity Funeral Home at Forest Lawn Cemetery 
• Address: 8601 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Free haircuts
• Free face painting

• Free backpacks
• Live DJ

Event Name: BACK 2 SCHOOL FEST

• Organizer: American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
• Date: Aug. 9, 2026
• Time: 5:30 PM
• Location: Mission Bend Community Park
• Address: 16260 San Dario Dr, Houston, TX 77083
• Cost: Free
• Registration: Here
• Who can attend: Students and families
• What’s included: – Food vendors
• Apparel vendors