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Kankakee County Back to School Guide 2026

Prepare for a successful school year with our guide to backpack giveaways, school supply events, resource fairs, and family-friendly back-to-school activities happening throughout Kankakee County.

Back to School Supply Giveaways

2 events

Colored pencils, journals, and pocket folders, oh my! Our community is coming together to help students start the school year with confidence.

9th Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway · Kankakee Depot Square

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

199 S East Ave, Kankakee

Still iRise

815-414-9614

Fierce Financial Planning Services, Inc. and Still I Rise presents the 9th Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome! While supplies last.

Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square
The Depot - Hillside Stage

Giveaways include:
- book bags with supplies
- cash giveaways
- school uniforms
- hair braiding
- bike giveaway
- bounce house
- free food and beverages
- food trucks
- face painting
- games
- live DJ and more!

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Back to School Jam @ Court Street Ford · Court Street Ford

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

558 William R Latham Sr Dr, Bourbonnais

Court Street Ford

815-635-6154

Join us for a day of fun, food, and community!

Our goal is to provide 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

Also enjoy:
- bounce houses
- hamburgers and hot dogs
- snow cones
- cotton candy
- free haircuts
- petting zoo
- family activities and entertainment

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