Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry has released their annual Back to School Guide, complete with a list of Back-to-School events!
This list may be updated as new events are added. Check back often or sign up for MacaroniKID’s weekly newsletter for updates.
Note: Children must be present to claim supplies, supplies may vary
Back 2 School Health Fair at New Hope Church in Eunice
Date: July 29th at 10am
Details- School supply giveaway while supplies last, backpacks, shoes, hair cuts, health checks and more.
Back to School Drive – Leonville
Date: July 29th 11am-2pm
Details- School supplies while supplies last, hair cuts, refreshments will given at Leonville Elementary
Back to School Supply Drive – Benny’s
Date: July 29th at Benny’s Supermarket Parking Lot 11am-2:30pm
Details – Supply donations are being accepting at Northeast Elementary until July 28th and will be given on the 29th while supplies last.
Back to School Supply Drive – Eunice
Date: July 30th at Kim’s Mart in Opelousas – 1pm
Details- School supplies, fun jumps for the kids, DJ and more
Hope for Opelousas Supply Drive
Date: July 30th at 10am-12pm
Details – School supply giveaway while supplies last and hair cuts
Town of Washington Supply Drive
Date: August 2nd at the Washington Pavilion 5:30-6:30pm
Details – school supply giveaway
Back to School Day of Blessings – Opelousas
Date: August 5th at Holy Ghost Church from 9am-1pm
Details- Free school supplies, activities for the kids, entertainment, food, blood pressure checks, and more
Back to School Bash – Krotz Springs
Date: August 5th at Nall Park from 10am – 1pm
Details- Family fun day with activities for the kids
Backpack/School Supply Giveaway – Opelousas
Date: August 5th at North City Park, 11am – until
Details – School supply giveaway while supplies last, child must be present
Back 2 School Giveaway – Grand Coteau
Date: August 5th at Grand Coteau Park near tennis courts
Details – School supplies to be given for students while supplies last.
Pack the Park Back to School Event – Port Barre
Date: August 6th at Vetertans Memorial Park in Port Barre – 1pm
Details- free school supply giveaway while supplies last, activities for the kids, drinks and more
Just for Kids Daycare and Preschool Back to School Supply Drive
Date: August 6th at the Yambilee Building in Opelousas @ 3pm-6pm
Details – door prizes, uniforms, backpacks, DJ, food and more
Community Fun Day – Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Opelousas
Date: August 12-13, 10am to 2pm
Details- Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of fellowship, food, games, school supply give-away.
Southern Styles and Cuts Back to School Hair Cuts
Date: August 13th from 11am -1pm at Southern Styles & Cuts in Eunice
Details- Free haircuts, food, and school supplies while supplies last.
Know of a community back-to-school event in Acadia or St. Landry Parish we’re missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry calendar now!
If you are looking for more details on back to school events, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, free printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch, visit MacaroniKID Acadia-St. Landry for the complete Back to School Guide.
