Please note: Event details may change. We recommend checking with the event organizer before heading out. Most backpack giveaways are first come, first served while supplies last.
🧡 ORANGE COUNTY
🎒 City of Winter Garden Back-to-School Bash
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Newton Park & Farnsworth Pool, Winter Garden
Families can enjoy:
• FREE backpacks
• School supplies
• Family activities
• Community resources
Good to Know: Children should be present. Supplies are available while they last.
🎒 NorthBridge University Orlando Backpack Giveaway
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 12900 Challenger Parkway, Orlando
Families can enjoy:
• Backpack filled with school supplies
• Music
• Community activities
• Family fun
Good to Know: Available while supplies last.
🎒 Changing Lives Ministries International Back-to-School Event
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 7215 Monetary Drive, Orlando
Families can enjoy:
• Free backpacks
• School supplies
• Community resources
Good to Know: Arrive early. Supplies are limited.
🎒 Christ Is The Victory Church Back-to-School Bash
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1320 S. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando
Families can enjoy:
• School supplies
• Backpacks
• Food
• Family activities
Good to Know: First come, first served.
🎒 Men's Closet Community Care Backpack Giveaway
📅 Sunday, August 2
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 5510 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Families can enjoy:
• FREE backpacks
• School supplies
Good to Know: Backpacks are distributed while supplies last.
💙 POLK COUNTY
🎒 Visit Central Florida Welcome Center Back-to-School Bash
📅 Saturday, August 1
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 101 Adventure Court, Davenport
Families can enjoy:
• FREE backpacks
• School supplies
• Caricature artist
• Community giveaways
Good to Know: The first 500 students will receive backpacks. Children must be present.
🎒 Polk County Back-to-School Bash
📅 Saturday, August 1
Families can enjoy:
• Backpack giveaway
• School supplies
• Community resources
Good to Know: Approximately 200 backpacks will be distributed. Please check with the organizer for the event location and schedule before attending.
🎒 Lake Alfred Back-to-School Bash
📅 Saturday, August 1
Families can enjoy:
• Backpacks
• School supplies
• Free haircuts
• Community vendors
• Family activities
Good to Know: Check the organizer's page for final event details.
💚 LAKE COUNTY
We're continuing to watch for additional backpack giveaway announcements throughout Lake County.
If new events are announced, we'll add them right here!
In the meantime, families can also contact local organizations such as Lake Cares, Christian Care Center, and The Salvation Army of Lake & Sumter Counties for year-round assistance with school-related needs.
❤️ Know of Another FREE Backpack Giveaway?
Is your school, church, nonprofit, neighborhood organization, or local business hosting a FREE backpack or school supply giveaway in Orange, Polk, or Lake County?
We'd love to help spread the word!
Simply send us your event details through our Contact Us page, and we'll be happy to add your event to this community guide so more Central Florida families can find it.
Together, we can help every child start the school year prepared and excited to learn. 🎒📚❤️
Happy Back-to-School from your Macaroni KID family! 🎒📚✏️
