It’s that time of year again — fresh backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the energy of a brand-new school year in the air. To help every child start the year confident and prepared, organizations and community leaders across Baton Rouge are stepping up with back-to-school drives, giveaways, and fun family events.
Whether you’re in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, or St. George, there’s a back-to-school bash happening near you. From free supplies and haircuts to live music, food, and community resources — here are 11 Baton Rouge Back-to-School Events and beyond happening this weekend to help your family gear up for the year ahead.
Saturday August 2nd
District 61 Back 2 School Giveaway
Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Gus Young Park, 4200 Gus Young Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Join State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle for a fun and helpful community event! Families can enjoy music from a live DJ, food and refreshments, giveaways, and access to valuable community resources—all while picking up free school supplies to get the year started right.
Roll & Bowl Back 2 School Bash
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
Free school supplies for students in Baker, Zachary, Scotlandville, and Southern University Lab School
Free food, music, bowling, and skating
Registration required – see QR code!
Club Finesse Back to School Supply Giveaway
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Club Finesse Parking Lot, 1828 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Hosted by Club Finesse, Calliope Poppa, and DTP, this giveaway event will provide free school supplies, including pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, markers, notebooks, backpacks, and more—just in time for the new school year.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Zachary Back to School Giveaway
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – Until Supplies Last
Location: Zachary High School Gym, 4100 Bronco Lane, Zachary, LA 70791
Hosted by the MLK Jr. Committee of Zachary, this giveaway event features school supplies, snowcones, refreshments, and the East Baton Rouge Bookmobile! Attendees are asked to bring a canned good to donate.
Zachary Men’s Club Back 2 School Event
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Zachary Men’s Club, Zachary, LA
The Zachary Men’s Club presents a community-centered Back 2 School event with food, games, and fun for school-aged children. Come out and celebrate the new school year with activities and support from local sponsors like Coca-Cola, Southern University, IBM, and more.
Sunday August 3rd
Back to School Resource Drive
Date: Sunday, August 3
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
Location: Raising Cane’s River Center Ballroom, 398 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge
Hosted by the Office of the Mayor-President, this free event helps families gear up for the school year with haircuts, physicals, health services, hygiene bags, and more essential resources.
Pride of Alsen #164 – 3rd Annual Back to School Fun Day
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Alsen Park, 601 Old Rafe Mayer Rd, Baton Rouge
Join the Pride of Alsen #164 for a fun-filled afternoon with free school supplies (while they last), games, music, and food for the whole family!
Note: Children must be present to receive supplies. Don’t forget to bring your own chair!
A Smokin’ School Year – School Supply Drive
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Location: Liberty Magnet High School, 1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Presented by Smoke Bayou, this back-to-school event offers free haircuts, free school supplies, simple braid styles, and free uniforms. Bring your last report card for a chance to receive a gift card!
The Bayou Affect Back 2 School Community Drive
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Bayou Affect, 670 O’Neal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Come out and enjoy free food, music by DJKICKS, school supply giveaways, and much more at this fun-filled community drive hosted by The Bayou Affect.
J. Turner Tax Consultants Back to School Giveaway
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 8786 Goodwood Blvd, Ste 103, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
J. Turner Tax Consultants is giving back with a fun and helpful back-to-school giveaway! Enjoy free school supplies, refreshments, and even a laptop giveaway. Sacks will be provided for the students.
Boss Up Business Brunch: Back to School “Build Your Sack”
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – While supplies last
Location: S E Mackey Center, 6534 Ford St, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Families are invited to enjoy age-appropriate school supplies, games, food, a spacewalk, and face painting. Come early to grab your goodies before supplies run out!
Whether you’re looking for backpacks, fresh haircuts, fun activities, or community connection, these Back to School events across the Baton Rouge area are a wonderful way to kick off the new school year. Be sure to arrive early, bring any requested items like canned goods, and double-check event details with organizers. Here’s to a smooth and joyful start to the school year for every child and family!