It's time to prepare for a new school year! Many local families are needing help more than ever. Therefore, we have compiled a list of Back-to-School Events from school systems to nonprofit organizations that include school supply giveaway, haircuts, shoe drives and more!
This will be updated regularly so make sure to check this page regularly. Also, if you know of any events, share them with us by emailing cjw@macaronikid.com.
Chesterfield/Chester
Back To School Bash
August 2
10:00 am - 2:00pm
Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
Launch the new school year at our Back to School Bash! All students K-12 can receive free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts. Enjoy free crafts, games, activities, food, and much more to help make the 2025-2026 school year one of the best ever! Grab a friend and head over to the party.
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Back To School Community Cook Out
August 3
10:00 am - 2:00pm
808 Moorfield Park Drive Ste. 250, Richmond, VA 23225
Outside fun for the whole family!
What to expect during the event:
🎵Live Music
🖌️Face Painting
⚽Games & Prizes
🎖️Tug-A-War Contest
🎟️FREE raffle Giveaways
🍔Food & Food Vendors
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Knowledge B4 College & Back To School Event
August 9
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Victory Theatre, 7903 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235
Knowledge B4 College & Back To School Event Tickets, Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
What to expect during the event:
🎵Music
🛏️Dorm Room Makeovers (all while supplies last)
✏️Back to School Supplies
⚽Games & Prizes
🎟️Prizes
🍔Food
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking movie screening of KEMBA, based on the true story of criminal justice advocate Kemba Smith Pradia. As a Hampton University student, Kemba Smith's life took a drastic turn when she fell in love with a drug kingpin, leading her down a dangerous path with life-changing consequences.
Post-Screening Q&A:
Following the movie, Kemba Smith Pradia will hold a Q&A session for attendees. The discussion will cover a range of important topics, including but not limited to:
- Mrs. Pradia's Personal Testimony
- Self-Esteem and Abusive Relationships
- Consequences of Toxic Relationships
- Confronting Trauma and Domestic Violence
- Importance of Student Advocacy and Community Involvement
This event is presented by Project Give Back To Community and the Send a Kid Group, and it promises to be an enlightening experience for all attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Kemba Smith's journey and the impact of her advocacy work.
Petersburg
Lending Helping 5th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway
July 26
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Club 17, Inc. 118 1/2 Mars Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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H2O x The Good Sis Network Back to School
August 2
12:00pm-4:00pm
40 Walnut Boulevard, Petersburg VA 23805
What to expect during the event:
✏️ FREE School Supplies
🎒 Backpacks
🍔 Food
💇🏽Haircuts
🎵DJ
🏐 Game
🛝 Bounce Houses
And more!
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Pour's Back to School Community Drive
August 2
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Halifax Food Center, 333 Halifax Street, Petersburg VA 23803
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Colonial Heights
Coming soon!
Hopewell
Coming soon!
Dinwiddie/Prince George/Ft. Lee
Back to School Bash
August 8
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dinwiddie High School, 11501 Boisseau Road, Dinwiddie VA, 23841
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