We've rounded up some of the best local back-to-school events to help you find free backpacks, school supplies, health resources, family activities, food, entertainment, and more. Many of these events are free and open to the community, making it easy to get your family ready for the first day of school.
Be sure to check back often—we'll continue updating this guide as more back-to-school events and giveaways are announced. And if you attend one, let the organizers know you found them through Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough! 🎒📚
July 25, 2026
Back-to-School Backpack Festival @ Malachi Lodge
515 Hatch St
Burlington, NC 27217
July 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
July 31, 2026
God's Great Big Summer Celebration for Preschoolers @ Trinity Worship Center
3157 S Church St,
Burlington, NC 27215
July 31, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
August 01, 2026
Bloom & Belong Community Giveaway Hosted by Elon First Baptist Church
849 Sharpe Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Bookbag Giveaway @ Holt Street Park
411 W. Holt St
Mebane, NC 27302
August. 01, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Back to School Bash @ Efland-Cheeks Community Center
117 Richmond Road
Efland, NC 27243
August 1, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Back to School Drive @ Lumbu Managements
314 W. Harden St.
Graham, NC 27253
August 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Back to School Bash @ Baller Sports Center
3318 S. Anthony Ct.
Burlington, NC 27215
August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
August 03, 2026
Chill & Thrill: Park Pop-Ups: Ready, Set, School! @ Graham Regional Park
1575 N. Jim Minor Rd.
Haw River, NC 27258
August. 03, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
August 08, 2026
Back-to-School Bash @ First Baptist Church on Apple Street
508 Apple St
Burlington, NC 27217
August. 08, 2026, 10:00 AM
Back to School Backpack Giveaway @ Eastside Baptist Church
333 Supper Club Rd.
Mebane, NC 27302
August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Back-to-School Cookout & Backpack Giveaway @ McRae's Barbershop
105 W. Harden St.
Graham, NC 27253
August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
New Year, New Gear @ CrossWay Church
2078 N. North Carolina Hwy. 87
Elon, NC 27244
August 8, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Back to School Event @ Super Save Pawn Shop
2627 N. Church St.
Burlington, NC 27215
August 8, 2026, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Back-to-School Community Event @ Mayco Bigelow Community Center
849 Sharpe Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Back 2 Skool Bash @ Cum Park Plaza
Cum Park Plaza
Burlington, NC
August 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
August 09, 2026
Annual End of Summer Community Bash @ Christian Bible Fellowship
1290 Springwood Church Rd.
Gibsonville, NC 27249
August 9, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
August 21, 2026
Back-to-School Bash @ Powerline Church
701 Manning Ave
Elon, NC 27217
Aug. 21, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
August 22, 2026
Back-to-School Bash @ Boys-N-Girls Learning Center
602 W. Elm St.
Graham, NC 27253
August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Back to School Blast @ New Lifestyle Nutrition
206 W. Clay St.
Mebane, NC 27302
August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Summer Movie & Back-to-School Night Market @ Broadway Family Fun Center
2357 Corporation Pkwy.
Burlington, NC 27215
August 22, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosting a Back-to-School Event?
Are you planning:
- 🎒 A backpack giveaway?
- ✏️ A school supply drive?
- 💇 A free haircut event?
- 🍎 A teacher appreciation event?
- 📚 A school readiness event?
- 🤝 A community resource fair?
- 🎉 A back-to-school festival?
We'd love to feature your event in the Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough 2026 Back-to-School Guide!
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