HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings.
Back to School Bash (Huntsville) July 27, 10AM-2PM
Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2 Teach will host a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building, located at 2180 Airport Road. Activities include dunking your principal, an inflatable waterslide, a petting zoo, prize giveaways, free sports physicals provided by HEALS, and live music. For more information, click here.
Back to School BBQ Bash (Huntsville) July 28, 3PM-6PM
Join the 3rd annual "Back to School BBQ Bash" supporting Free 2 Teach, a nonprofit assisting Madison County teachers with free resources. People can enjoy BBQ, live music, lawn games, bounce houses, prizes, and sno cones. For more information, click here.
Back to School Nutrition Class (Huntsville)
A class will be held to explore healthy school lunch options, meal planning tips, and snack ideas for families. For more information, click here.
Back to School Bash (Priceville)
Enjoy free backpacks, food, water slides, face painting, sack races, and vendors. For more information, click here.
Back to School Bash (Decatur)
People can receive free school supplies, enjoy games, food, haircuts, and giveaways. For more information, click here.
Back to School Youth Empowerment (Florence)
Enjoy a variety of food trucks with free meals for kids! There will be games, a bubble machine, bounce houses, and even a clothing giveaway. For more information, click here.
2nd Annual Back to School Bash (Florence)
On August 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will have snacks, inflatable activities, games, and more for the kids to enjoy. For more information, click here.
Back to School Bash (Hartselle)
Shop local vendors for back to school. For more information, click here.
LCCI's Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway (Athens)
Get ready for the new school year with free backpacks filled with supplies for students on July 30. For more information, click here.
Backpack Giveaway at 6th Ave McDonald's (Decatur)
On Monday, July 29, starting at 1 p.m. (while supplies last), 200 backpacks filled with school supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at 1208 6th Ave SE.
Backpack Giveaway at Beltline McDonald's (Decatur)
On Tuesday, July 30, starting at 3 p.m. (while supplies last), 200 backpacks filled with school supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at 2225 Danville Rd SW.
"Fries with Firefighters" + Backpack Giveaway (Harvest)
Join local firefighters at Harvest McDonald's, 5904 Highway 53, on Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the firefighters, enjoy complimentary fries, and pick up one of 100 backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last). For more information, click here.
Altitude Trampoline Park Monday Funday (Huntsville)
Happening on July 29! Every jump pass purchased, receive a bookmark jump pass for free. Limited to one signed bookmark per person, kindergarten to middle school aged only. For more information, click here.
Twisted Scissors' Back to School Bash (Huntsville)
On July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2818 Governors Dr SW, Ste A. The event will offer free haircuts for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, along with free school supplies for those in need. For more information, click here.
Altitude Trampoline Park Back-to-School Big Air Party (Huntsville)
Happening on July 31! Celebrate the end of summer with a Back-to-School Big Air Party! Altitude Trampoline Park is offering a promotion where, with the purchase of a jump pass, you will receive a swag bag filled with school supplies. Enjoy free pizza and drinks from 3p.m. until the pizza is gone. Bags are limited to the first 100 Kindergarten-to-Middle School aged kids. For more information, click here.
