The school year is quickly approaching. To help families start the academic year off right, organizations across Milwaukee are hosting back-to-school parties and giveaways. 

Whether you’re looking for free school supplies, food, face painting, hair braiding, health checkups or more, these events offer a wide range of resources for families. 

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Platinum Cellular Back-to-School Bash: Tuesday, Aug. 26

Platinum Cellular is giving away 300 backpacks filled with treats at its back-to-school bash. The event takes place at 4241 W. Capitol Drive from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. More information here. Call (414) 873-2461 for additional details.

Homies to Heroes Back-to-School Giveaway: Saturday, Aug. 30

Homies to Heroes Inc. is hosting its first back-to-school giveaways with school supplies and summer fun from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gordon Park, 2828 N. Humboldt Blvd. More information here.

Jerry’s Kitchen Back-to-School Bash: Saturday, Aug. 30

Students can receive a free bookbag, supplies and food from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.at Lincoln Park, 1301 W Hampton. More information here.

Team HAVOC Backpack Giveaway: Sunday, Aug. 31

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Team HAVOC will give away backpacks and free school supplies at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place. The giveaway is part of an International Overdose Awareness Day event. More information here.

Zipp Up and Lock In Back 2 School Drive: Sunday, Aug. 31

Several Milwaukee businesses are sponsoring a back-to-school drive with free school supplies, refreshments, haircuts and more at 1 p.m. at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd. More information here.

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