{"id":86884,"date":"2025-07-23T21:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/86884\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T21:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:05:10","slug":"15-back-to-school-events-happening-around-the-houston-area-through-aug-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/86884\/","title":{"rendered":"15 back-to-school events happening around the Houston area through Aug. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tCheck out several back-to-school events happening around Houston. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back 2 School Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>East Montgomery County Improvement District staff will hand out 2,500 packets of school supplies to children in grades K-8 at this drive-thru event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to School &#8211; Hope Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come get a free backpack, school supplies and food at the Hope Clinic\u2019s back-to-school event. Health, vision and oral screenings will be available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WOGCF Back to School Giveaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Word of God Christian Fellowship Church is hosting a free event offering filled backpacks, haircuts and clothing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ivy Kids Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a water slide, splash pad, foam pit party, snow cones, raffle prizes and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAM\u2019s Back to School Backpack and Supply Giveaway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drive through Cypress Assistance Ministries\u2019 event to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and a clothing voucher for Cy-Fair ISD students. Please bring a government-issued photo ID or proof of address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s Lighthouse Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy free giveaways, school supplies, prizes and vendors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to School Bash &#8211; In Support of Kerr County<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy water slides, drinks from HTeaO, food and receive a snow cone for donating school supplies. School supply donations will be given to families and students affected by the recent flooding in Kerr County.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YMCA Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kick off the school year with games, food trucks, vendors and a DJ. A backpack giveaway will be available for families in need. To request a backpack, call the Holocomb Family YMCA or visit the front desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready Set Grow Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a back-to-school read-aloud, craft station, face painting and treats. Children must be in pre-K through fifth grade. There is a special pop-up room for children under the age of 4. Registration is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>West Pearland Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet local firefighters, re-create famous art pieces and try on costumes at a photo booth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mac Market: Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jump for an unlimited time at this free event hosted by Macaroni KID Greater NW Houston. Face painting, snow cones, local vendors, kids games and back-to-school essentials are available. Registration is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Splash Back to School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out SafeSplash\u2019s new facility by enjoying a family open swim, local vendors, Kona Ice truck, balloon animals, raffle baskets and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paradigm Brewing Back to School Bash<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate back to school with face paint, games, market vendors, live music and a character meet and greet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to School Health Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to stay healthy and active during the school year as well as enjoy freebies like a free haircut, eye exam, CPR certification and Narcan training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chill Out, School\u2019s In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kick off the new school year with a free snow cone from Kona Ice, giveaways and hear about Advancial\u2019s new financial literacy products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Check out several back-to-school events happening around Houston. This list is not comprehensive. 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