Kids & Family

Get Free School Supplies In Brooklyn At These 8 Events

Several community organizations and Brooklyn politicians are hosting giveaways with backpacks, notebooks and more this week.

BROOKLYN, NY — Looking for free school supplies?

Brooklyn has plenty of events coming up for kids and parents looking to save on back-to-school shopping for the new school year. Plus, many of these events also have games, snacks and music.

Here's where to stock up before New York City's public schools open on September 5.

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Book Giveaway At Major R. Owens 4th Annual Back-To-School Street Festival
Where: 1561 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 24, 11 a.m.

Back-To-School Courtyard Jamboree
Where: 725 East 23rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 24, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. RSVP is required. RSVP here.

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Kings Plaza Back-To-School Carnival

Where: 5100 Kings Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 24, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Back-To-School Giveaway And Business Link-Up

Where: 839 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11206
When: August 25, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

NYRP’s Back-To-School Backpack Bonanza At Greene Acres Community Garden
Where: 322 Franklin Ave. Brooklyn, NY
When: August 25, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Back-To-School Supplies Distribution At Sheepshead Bay Library
Where: 2636 E. 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 26, 11 a.m-1 p.m.

First Step Ministry Back-To-School Giveaway
Where: 298 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 30, 3 p.m.-6p.m.

Back-To-School Resource Fair
Where: Hilltop Playground, Hopkinson Avenue and Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY
When: August 31, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

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