The 2024-2025 school year kicks off for Calcasieu Parish this August and not everyone has the finances to purchase the supplies their kids need. This is why community vendors, organizations, and businesses are coming together to give free school supplies & resources to children and parents who can help with returning to school.

There are several Back to back-to-school events throughout Lake Charles that are free and open to the public. Check out the list of events below and stop by to enjoy the last days of summer with a variety of fun activities and games, music, food, free haircuts, and more!

AUGUST 3, 2024 - THE HEALTHY BLUE SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY

When: 11 am-1 pm

Where: Prien Lake Mall - Play Area In Front Of Dillard's

  • Free School Supplies (while supplies last)
  • Complimentary Goodie Bag: Filled with essential school supplies - while supplies last!
  • Enter To Win Exciting Giveaways Throughout the Event!
  • Fun Activities: Face painting and freeze modeling!
  • See The Latest Back to School FashionTrends in action!
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AUGUST 3, 2024 - FREE HAIRCUTS @ VICTORY

When: 12 pm-4 pm

Where: 1410 W. Napoleon St Sulphur LA

 

AUGUST 4, 2024 - JOURNEY BACK TO SCHOOL

When: Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 5-7 pm

Where: Enterprise Blvd Church of Christ - 2801 Enterprise Blvd Lake Charles LA

  • Free school supplies (while supplies last,) haircuts, games, photo booth, face painting & wellness checks.

 

AUGUST 4, 2024 - BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE 

When: August 4th, 2024, from 6-8 pm

Where: J&J SNOWBALLS AND MORE - 2218 Moeling Street Lake Charles LA

  • The first 50 kids will receive a free snow cone. Backpack giveaway, Free haircuts, refreshments & fun jump, and more.

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