Get free school supplies at the Mayor’s Back To School Fair & other events

The City of Dallas has announced a series of back-to-school events aimed at supporting local students and families. These events, which include the Mayor’s Back to School Fair and other community initiatives, aim to provide essential supplies and resources to help students prepare for the upcoming academic year. Registration for some of these events is already open, and specific eligibility requirements must be met for participation.

Here’s some more information about each of the four upcoming events.

1. Mayor’s Back to School Fair

The Mayor’s Back to School Fair, which assists 10,000 students annually and attracts over 30,000 attendees, opened its online registration on May 1. As of now, 1,000 families have registered, and registration will remain open until Friday, July 26. Families must meet certain income requirements and be residents of the City of Dallas or have students attending a Dallas ISD school. The fair will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fair Park in the Automobile Building.

2. 2024 West Dallas Multipurpose Center Back to School Event

Another event, the 2024 West Dallas Multipurpose Center Back to School Event, is set for Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is targeted at West Dallas youth living in the 75211, 75212, and 75208 ZIP codes and requires pre-registration by August 1. Registration can be completed in person at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center or online here.

3. MLK Back to School Drive Thru

The MLK Back to School Drive Thru, scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024, will provide free supplies, backpacks, and health and wellness information for students in grades Pre-K to 12th. Students must be present to receive the supplies. This event will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

4. UNIDOS 2024 Back-to-School Health and Safety Fair

The UNIDOS 2024 Back-to-School Health and Safety Fair, hosted by the Dallas Police Department and various partners, will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at Moisés E. Molina High School. There is no registration required to attend this free event, which aims to provide health and safety resources to the community.