Important: supplies can run out, registration can close and organizer details can change. Rows labeled “Verify with organizer” rely on a recent secondary listing and should not be represented as fully confirmed.
35Total calendar, program and archive rows
19Upcoming dated event rows
6School, partner or request programs
10Completed 2026 events archived
Upcoming Colorado giveaway calendar
Sorted by date. “Confirmed” means the event is supported by an organizer, school, government or official partner source.
| Event | City / Area | Date & Time | Location | Details & Access | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Giveaway — Back-to-School Bash | Colorado Springs | Friday, July 31, 2026 7:00 PM |
Victory World Outreach, 3150 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 | A community listing advertises 300 free backpacks, haircuts, food, face painting and live music. Confirm directly with Victory World Outreach before traveling. Access: Community listing only; verify with organizer |
Verify with organizer | HappeningNext community listing |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools Back-to-School Bash | Thornton | Saturday, August 1, 2026 8:30–10:30 AM |
Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington St, Thornton, CO | Free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last. Students in need should attend. Access: Five Star District K–12 families |
District / group only | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
| Kenzi’s Packz 4 Kidz — Denver | Denver | Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–1:00 PM or until supplies run out |
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 | Free backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need. First come, first served. Access: No preregistration; child should attend or qualifying documentation may be required |
Confirmed public | Kenzi’s Causes |
| Aurora Public Schools Kickoff | Aurora | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–12:30 PM |
Town Center at Aurora, Aurora, CO | Free backpacks, school supplies and kickoff resources for APS students and families. Access: Aurora Public Schools students and families |
District / group only | Aurora Public Schools |
| COS Backpack Bash — Central | Colorado Springs | Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | Free backpack distribution with community resources. Parent or guardian attendance and local-school enrollment requirements apply; preregistration is encouraged. Access: Students enrolled in a local public or charter school |
Confirmed public | Mercy’s Gate / COS Backpack Bash |
| COS Backpack Bash — Downtown | Colorado Springs | Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Hillside Community Center, 925 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 | Free backpacks for K–12 students. Review the organizer page for current registration and attendance instructions. Access: Students enrolled in a local school district |
Confirmed public | COS Backpack Bash / Eventbrite |
| Silva Family Foundation 18th Annual Backpack Giveaway | Denver | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Sloan’s Lake Park, West 26th Ave & Tennyson St entrance, Denver, CO 80212 | The organizer plans to distribute up to 5,000 backpacks at a nonprofit community resource fair. Children must be present; one backpack per student while supplies last. Access: Public event; child must be present |
Confirmed public | Silva Family Foundation / Eventbrite |
| Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Community Celebration | Fountain | Saturday, August 1, 2026 Starts 9:00 AM |
Fountain Valley YMCA, 326 Alabama Ave, Fountain, CO 80817 | Backpacks filled with school supplies for enrolled FFC8 students, first come, first served. No preregistration is listed. Access: Enrolled FFC8 students only |
District / group only | Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 |
| Greeley-Evans District 6 School Kickoff Community Celebration | Greeley / Evans | Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Island Grove Regional Park, Greeley, CO | District 6 plans to distribute thousands of backpacks filled with supplies, plus food, physicals and family resources. Access: Greeley-Evans District 6 students |
District / group only | Greeley-Evans School District 6 |
| Climb Credit Union Community Backpack Giveaway | Arvada | Saturday, August 1, 2026 Event-day pickup; use registration confirmation for time |
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003 | 1,000 backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies. One backpack per registered student. Select member branch pickups run July 27–August 7 in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs. Access: Advance registration required by July 30 |
Registration required | Climb Credit Union |
| The Action Center Back-to-School Supply Distribution | Wheat Ridge / Jefferson County | Wednesday–Thursday, August 5–6, 2026 By appointment |
Everitt Middle School, 3900 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | Free backpacks and school supplies for Jeffco Public Schools students in Pre-K–12. More than 5,000 students are expected to be served. Access: Jeffco students; appointment required; registration closes July 27 |
Appointment required | The Action Center |
| Boston P-8 Back-to-School Celebration — Complimentary BackpacksAdded July 27 | Aurora | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 2:00–4:00 PM |
Boston P-8, 1365 Boston St, Aurora, CO 80010 | The school’s family calendar lists complimentary backpacks during its Back-to-School Celebration, while supplies last. Access: Boston P-8 school community; while supplies last |
District / group only | Boston P-8 / Aurora Public Schools |
| Back-to-School Readiness & School-Supply Giveaway — LongmontAdded July 27 | Longmont | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:30–8:00 PM |
Tutoring Excellence, 1445 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO | A current local roundup lists a free school-supply giveaway, short academic check-ins, parent consultations and drawings. Confirm directly with Tutoring Excellence before traveling. Access: Secondary source; call 720-613-8090 to verify |
Verify with organizer | Colorado Parent |
| Back-to-School Readiness & School-Supply Giveaway — LovelandAdded July 27 | Loveland | Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:30–8:00 PM |
Tutoring Excellence, 220 E 29th St, Loveland, CO | A current local roundup lists a free school-supply giveaway, short academic check-ins, parent consultations and drawings. Confirm directly with Tutoring Excellence before traveling. Access: Secondary source; call 970-829-0876 to verify |
Verify with organizer | Colorado Parent |
| Pueblo School District 60 Back-to-School BashAdded July 27 | Pueblo | Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00–8:00 PM |
Dutch Clark Stadium, 1001 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 | The first 3,000 students in attendance will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. The free public event also includes school connections, resources and family activities. Access: Free and open to the public; student must attend; while supplies last |
Confirmed public | Pueblo School District 60 |
| Denver Days Back-to-School Fest — Westwood | Denver | Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Westwood Community Center, 1000 S Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219 | Official city event with more than 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, vaccinations, haircuts, resources and activities. Access: Free for Denver families; while supplies last |
Confirmed public | City and County of Denver |
| Denver Days Backpack Giveaway — National Western Center | Denver | Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Main Campus Plaza, National Western Center, 4850 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216 | A separate event from the Westwood fest. Free backpacks and supplies are available while quantities last alongside Market at the Center. Access: Public; while supplies last |
Confirmed public | United Community Action Network |
| DPS 2026–27 Back-to-School Shopping Experience | Denver | Monday–Friday, August 10–14, 2026 By appointment |
Denver Public Schools Community Hubs; appointment location varies | DPS families can select grade-level backpacks and school supplies through a scheduled shopping appointment. Access: DPS families; appointment required |
Appointment required | Denver Public Schools |
| Mujeres de Colores 19th Annual Backpack Giveaway and Block Party | Fort Collins | Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Community Impact Center, 525 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521 | Free backpack giveaway and block party with food, performers and community resources. Access: Free community event; RSVP available |
Confirmed public | United Way of Larimer County |
School, partner and request-based programs
These are not ordinary unrestricted walk-in giveaways. Follow the access route shown.
| Program | City / Area | Schedule | Distribution | Details & Access | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High United Way Back-to-School Bash 2026 | Metro Denver | Supply drive through July 24; partner distribution in August 2026 | Metro Denver partner sites | Backpacks and school supplies are distributed through participating partners. A general public pickup location is not posted. Access: Contact Mile High United Way or a participating partner |
Program / request route | Mile High United Way |
| St. Vrain Valley Schools Supplies for Success | Longmont / St. Vrain Valley | August 2026; school schedule varies | St. Vrain Valley schools | The 2026–27 program supports more than 4,800 students. Supplies are delivered directly to schools. Access: Families should contact their student’s school front office in August |
Program / request route | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
| Colorado State University School Is Cool | Fort Collins and nearby communities | 2026–27 school-year support | Participating schools | CSU provides backpacks and supplies through schools in Fort Collins, Wellington, Timnath, LaPorte and mountain communities. Access: School-based distribution; not a public walk-in event |
Program / request route | Colorado State University |
| Foundation for Douglas County Schools Lend-A-Hand | Douglas County | Summer 2026; request and distribution schedule varies | Douglas County schools and community partners | The program distributes more than 1,500 backpacks annually and provides a Request a Backpack pathway. Access: Request-based support; confirm eligibility with the foundation |
Program / request route | Foundation for Douglas County Schools |
| A Precious Child Fill A Backpack | Denver metro / Broomfield | Summer 2026 partner distribution | School districts and agency partners | Backpacks are distributed through partner agencies and school districts. The donation center is not an unrestricted walk-in giveaway site. Access: Use A Precious Child’s Receive Support or agency-partner pathway |
Program / request route | A Precious Child |
| Catholic Charities of Denver School Supply Drive | Denver metro / northern Colorado | Summer 2026 ministry distribution | Catholic Charities ministries and parish partners | Backpacks and supplies go to families served by Catholic Charities, including families experiencing homelessness and low-income households. Access: For families already connected with Catholic Charities services |
Program / request route | Catholic Charities of Denver |
Completed 2026 events
Archived so expired events do not appear as current opportunities.
| Event | City / Area | Date & Time | Location | Archive note | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Back-to-School Bash — Free Backpacks | Colorado Springs | Saturday, July 18, 2026 Started 11:00 AM |
3755 Astrozon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | Archived after the event date. The original row relied on a community social listing and was not upgraded to a primary organizer source. | Completed | Original ShopBackpack listing |
| Kenzi’s Packz 4 Kidz — Grand Junction | Grand Junction | Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:00–11:00 AM or until supplies ran out |
The Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506 | Confirmed organizer event; archived after the date passed. | Completed | Kenzi’s Causes |
| Adams County Back-to-School Bash | Westminster / Adams County | Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St, Westminster, CO 80234 | Confirmed county event; registration was closed and a waitlist was offered. Archived after the date passed. | Completed | Adams County |
| Colorado Christian Fellowship Back-to-School Supply Give-Away | Aurora | Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM–1:00 PM or until supplies ran out |
Colorado Christian Fellowship, 14401 E Exposition Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 | Moved from the upcoming table to completed on July 27. | Completed | Colorado Christian Fellowship |
| Commerce City Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway | Commerce City | Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Pioneer Park, 5950 Holly St, Commerce City, CO | Moved to completed. Preregistration had closed July 11. | Completed | City of Commerce City |
| COS Backpack Bash — East | Colorado Springs | Saturday, July 25, 2026 Started 9:00 AM |
Sand Creek High School, 7005 Carefree Cir N, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 | Moved from the upcoming table to completed on July 27. | Completed | COS Backpack Bash / Eventbrite |
| COS Backpack Bash — Southeast Community Block Party | Colorado Springs | Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | Moved from the upcoming table to completed on July 27. | Completed | Pikes Peak United Way / Colorado Public Radio |
| Kenzi’s Packz 4 Kidz — Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00–11:00 AM or until supplies ran out |
YMCA at First & Main, 3035 New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 | Moved from the upcoming table to completed on July 27. | Completed | Kenzi’s Causes |
| Kenzi’s Packz 4 Kidz — Pueblo | Pueblo | Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00–11:00 AM or until supplies ran out |
315 W 11th St, Pueblo, CO 81003 | Moved from the upcoming table to completed on July 27. | Completed | Kenzi’s Causes |
| Widefield School District 3 Back-to-School Bash | Widefield / Colorado Springs area | Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Grand Mountain School, Widefield School District 3 | Moved to completed. Backpack registration had already closed before the event. | Completed | Widefield School District 3 |
Publisher validation notes
- The Wireless Zone store at 5101 Quebec St remains excluded because its location-specific page says it is not participating in the 2026 giveaway.
- The Jeffco Public Schools August 8 bash remains excluded because the official event page does not promise backpack or school-supply distribution.
- Longmont and Loveland are intentionally labeled “Verify with organizer” because the accessible evidence is a current local roundup rather than an organizer page.
- Donation drives without a public recipient route remain in the program section rather than the public event calendar.
- Expired event rows are preserved below for transparency but are omitted from active Event structured data.
- Recheck every organizer page 24–48 hours before the event for weather, capacity, registration and supply changes.