DC Back-to-School Events 2026
District agencies and community organizations will be hosting back-to-school events throughout August and September, and Mayor Bowser is inviting students, families and educators to join in on the fun!
Back 2 School Bookbag Giveaway & Community Wellness Day
This family‑friendly event at the Capitol View Library in Ward 7 brings together students, parents, community organizations, and local businesses to support DC residents as we gear up for a successful school year.
When: Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave SE
DYRS Back2School Event
As students and families prepare for the new school year, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services is bringing the community together for the Back2School event, a day of fun, resources, and support. From free backpacks and school supplies to uniforms, haircuts, food, and family-friendly activities, this event is designed to help students enroll for the upcoming school year and build a strong support network with government agencies, community partners, and local schools.
When: Friday, August 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Fields at RFK Campus, 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
For more information, contact Tiffany N. Tatum, Social Service Officer, at 202-304-5742 or [email protected].
Youth Sports Day at the Fields at RFK
Fight For Children's Youth Sports Day is a free back-to-school event on Saturday, August 15 at the RFK fields, featuring afterschool sports programs focused on education, health, and mentoring, along with games, food trucks, and family entertainment.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: The Fields at RFK
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Inaugural Back-To-School Event
As students and families prepare for the new school year, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is bringing the community together for a day of fun, resources, and support. From health screenings and vaccinations to free haircuts, school supplies, and family-friendly activities, this inaugural back-to-school event is designed to help students start the school year healthy, confident, and ready to learn. Attendees can enjoy music, family fun, backpacks and school supplies, a jeans drive, health and wellness resources, and more.
When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, 1200 Pecan Street SE
Hill Family Biking: Back to School Ride
Join the Hill Family Biking Back to School Ride on Saturday, August 29 from 4–6:30 PM for a 4-mile progressive bike tour through Capitol Hill schools, in partnership with DPR and School Within School – Washington, DC. The ride wraps up with a school year kickoff block party featuring a foam party with a DJ, a giant chalk mural, free cookies, a balance bike course, food trucks, and a raffle.
When: Saturday, August 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: School Within School, 920 F St NE