Verify before travel: Supplies can run out, registration can close, and organizer details can change. “Verified” means the public listing was checked on July 27, 2026; it does not mean the organizer was contacted by phone.
Upcoming confirmed and organizer-listed backpack events
Sorted by date. Yellow badges identify details that should be rechecked; the red badge identifies a closed registration window.
| Date | Time | Event / city | Location | Giveaway details | Status | Validation / source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 30 | Registered time slot Morning: 7:00–11:00 AM Evening: 4:00–8:00 PM |
Pack the Mack Back-to-School Giveaway Las Vegas |
UNLV Thomas & Mack Center 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154 |
Free backpacks and school supplies, food, haircuts, dental screenings, physicals and community resources. Student registration is required; follow the time shown in the registration confirmation. | Registration required | CCSD + registration Additional official details |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 3:00–7:00 PM Choose a one-hour slot |
Kickstart Backpack Drive — Friday Henderson |
Hope for the City 1001 New Beginnings Dr, Henderson, NV 89011 |
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and other resources while supplies last. Each child needs a ticket; a parent or guardian must attend. | Registration required | Organizer registration |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Nevada Treasury 5th Annual Back-to-School Fair Las Vegas |
Rancho High School 1900 Searles Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 |
The first 1,000 K–12 students receive a free backpack or lunchbox. The fair also includes school supplies, community resources, activities and prizes. | Verified official | Nevada Treasury / NVigate |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Choose a one-hour slot |
Kickstart Backpack Drive — Saturday Henderson |
Hope for the City 1001 New Beginnings Dr, Henderson, NV 89011 |
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and other resources while supplies last. Each child needs a ticket; a parent or guardian must attend. | Registration required | Organizer registration |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Nevada Urban Indians Back-to-School Event Carson City |
Nevada Urban Indians 896 W Nye Ln, Suite 203, Carson City, NV 89703 |
Free backpacks, school supplies and family resources while supplies last. The published report describes backpacks for students from kindergarten through high school. | Validated report | KOLO / Nevada Urban Indians |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Bolden Back-to-School Bash Las Vegas |
Ollie Detwiler Elementary School 1960 Ferrell St, Las Vegas, NV 89106 |
Free backpacks and school supplies, vaccines, eye exams, snacks and a four-square tournament. Children must be school-aged and physically present. | Verified official | LVMPD |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 12:00–3:00 PM | Ride the Wave Back-to-School Pool Party North Las Vegas |
Silver Mesa Activity Pool 4095 Allen Ln, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 |
Free pool day with a backpack giveaway, food, music and raffles. The city facility directory labels the adjoining recreation-center campus as 4025 Allen Ln; the pool is commonly listed as 4095 Allen Ln. | Verified official | City of North Las Vegas Additional official details |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 4:00–7:30 PM Ages 5–9: 4:00–5:30 Ages 10–16: 6:00–7:30 |
Henderson Back to School Bash Henderson |
Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S Racetrack Rd, Henderson, NV 89015 |
Each registered student receives a backpack filled with school supplies. A parent or guardian must remain on-site. New registration closed July 25. | Registration closed | City of Henderson |
| Mon–Sat, Aug 3–8 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM daily | Project 150 Back-to-School Shopping Las Vegas |
Betty’s Boutique — two locations 3600 N Rancho Dr 2605 E Flamingo Rd |
For physically attending Clark County high-school students in grades 9–12. Free clothing, hygiene items, food and backpacks filled with school supplies. Infinite Campus enrollment verification is required; no appointment is needed. | Eligibility required | Project 150 |
| Tue, Aug 4 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM | Back to School Slime Day Las Vegas |
West Charleston Library 6301 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146 |
Backpacks and school supplies are available first come, first served while supplies last, along with a free resource fair and slime activities. | Verified library | Library District |
| Tue, Aug 4 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Clark County Back-to-School Fair — Pearson North Las Vegas |
Pearson Community Center 1625 W Carey Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 |
Free backpacks and school supplies for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade, plus dental and vision assessments. Children must be present; supplies are limited. | Verified official | Nevada 211 / Clark County |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Clark County Back-to-School Fair — Walnut Las Vegas |
Walnut Community Center 3075 N Walnut Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89115 |
Free backpacks and school supplies for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade, plus dental and vision assessments, booster seats, bike lights and helmets. Children must be present. | Verified official | Clark County |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 5:00–9:00 PM Recheck organizer’s start-time note |
Keepin It Real Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Las Vegas |
Keepin It Real 1100 Almond Tree Ln, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89104 |
Organizer listing promises free backpacks and school supplies for all age groups, plus student haircuts, food and entertainment. The Eventbrite page lists 5:00–9:00 PM but also contains a conflicting “doors at 7 PM” note; verify before travel. | Recheck time | Organizer listing / Eventbrite |
| Fri, Aug 14 | Time not yet posted | Northern Nevada Dream Center Back to School Bash Carson City |
Mills Park 1111 E William St, Carson City, NV 89701 |
Planned for elementary students from Carson, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties. Organizer promises backpacks filled with school supplies, hygiene items, groceries and resources, games and treats; goal is 1,000 students. | Time pending | Northern Nevada Dream Center |
Related school-supply and resource events
These events may help Nevada families, but the accessible 2026 source text did not explicitly promise backpacks. They are excluded from the backpack-specific count.
| Date / time | Event / city | Location | Why separated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 30 9:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Back-to-School Health & Wellness Expo Las Vegas |
Derfelt Strong Future Enrichment Center, 3343 W Washington Ave | Health screenings, dental and medical services, haircuts and after-school resources; official text does not promise backpacks. | Source |
| Fri, Jul 31 12:00–4:00 PM |
NPHY Back-to-School Las Vegas |
Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E Missouri Ave | School supplies and youth/family resources; accessible source text did not explicitly promise backpacks. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 1 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Family Health Festival Sparks |
Procter R. Hug High School, 3530 Sullivan Ln | Typical resources may include school supplies, clothing or hygiene items; availability varies and backpacks are not explicitly promised. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 1 9:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Mater Academy Back-to-School Fair Las Vegas |
Mater Academy, 3900 E Bonanza Rd | Free school supplies, haircuts, physicals and screenings; backpacks are not explicit. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 1 10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Ward 3 Supply Distribution & Resource Fair Las Vegas |
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N Eastern Ave | Free school supplies for the first 1,000 participants; student must be present. Backpacks are not explicit. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 1 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Cox Back-to-School Fair — Meadows Mall Las Vegas |
4300 Meadows Ln | School-readiness resources, immunizations and community agencies; 2026 source text found does not explicitly promise backpacks. | Source |
| Sun, Aug 2 12:00–2:00 PM |
Spring Valley Library Back-to-School Fair Las Vegas |
4280 S Jones Blvd | Free school-supply giveaway while supplies last; backpacks are not stated. | Source |
| Mon, Aug 3 3:00–6:00 PM |
Molina Healthcare 4th Annual Back-to-School Event Sparks |
510 Greenbrae Dr | Free school supplies, dental screening and vaccines; backpacks are not stated. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 8 8:00–11:00 AM |
City of North Las Vegas Back-to-School Giveaway North Las Vegas |
Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N Bruce St | Free school supplies and haircuts; children must be present. Official city text does not explicitly state backpacks. | Source |
| Sat, Aug 8 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Cox Back-to-School Fair — Boulevard Mall Las Vegas |
3528 S Maryland Pkwy | School-readiness resources, immunizations and community agencies; backpack distribution is not explicit in the current 2026 text. | Source |
Validation changes made July 27, 2026
- Removed from upcoming: all July 24–25 listings because those dates have passed.
- Added: Hope for the City Kickstart on July 31 and August 1, the Bolden backpack bash, Clark County fairs at Pearson and Walnut, and the August 8 Keepin It Real organizer listing.
- Corrected: Ride the Wave now notes the differing recreation-center and pool street numbers; the event is at the Silver Mesa pool campus.
- Clarified: Pack the Mack uses registered pickup slots. CCSD and partner pages show morning and evening rounds; attendees should follow the time in their confirmation.
- Flagged: Henderson registration closed July 25; Northern Nevada Dream Center has not posted the event time; the August 8 Eventbrite listing contains conflicting start-time text.
- Kept separate: Cox fairs, Molina, Ward 3, Mater Academy, Spring Valley Library and other supply/resource events because current source text does not explicitly promise backpacks.