10 Milwaukee Events

Enjoy this shortlist of back-to-school events in Milwaukee from August 9, 2025, through August 30, 2025. Students must be present to receive free school supplies and community resources. Supplies are first-come, first-serve.

1. Wellpoint Care Network Back To School Bash

Date and time: August 7, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: 8901 West Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, 53222

Description: Free backpacks, food, and resources.

2. Back To School Festival: Book-Bag Giveaway, at King Park

Date and time: August 9, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: 1531 West Vilet St., Milwaukee, 53205

Description: Around 1,000 bookpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed, along with free food, games, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and more.

3. STOP The Violence Book Bag Giveaway

Date and time: August 10, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: 1919 West Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, 53205

Description: Free bookpacks, and bike and car show.

4. 9th Annual Change 4 Sylville Bookbag Drive

Date and time: August 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: 3000 North Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee, 53216

Description: Free school supplies, food, horseback rides, and games.

5. PEARLS Block Party

Date and time: August 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., Milwaukee, 53212

Description: Free backpack drive, bounce house, games, raffles, and giveaways.

6. Positive Women Presents Community Family Fun Day

Date and time: August 16, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: 1850 North 40th St., Milwaukee, 53208

Description: Free backpacks and school supplies, carnival-style games, bounce houses, music, raffles, and door prizes.

7. Back to Life, Back To Love Celebration

Date and time: August 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: 720 North 29th St., Milwaukee, 53208

Description: Free school supplies, Kid Zone, resources, and giveaways.

8. Planned Parenthood 4th Annual Back 2 School Bash

Date and time: August 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: 5370 West Fon du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, 53216

Description: Free school supplies and resources.

9. 3rd Annual 2nd District Back to School Festival in Partnership with Milwaukee Police Department 7th District

Date and time: August 24, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m.

Location: 7301 West Courtland Ave., Milwaukee, 53218

Description: Free bookpacks, school supplies, bike raffle, Kid’s Fun Zone, food, hair braiding, haircuts, and health screenings.

10. Homie To Heroes Inc. Back To School Giveaway

Date and time: August 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: 2828 North Humboldt Blvd., Milwaukee, 53212

Description: Free bookpacks, school supplies, bounce house, splash pad, hygiene kits, and food.