Say farewell to summer and hello to a brand new school year with these fun events, which range from back-to-school fairs to a clothing swap to a mindfulness retreat for teen girls. Prioritize wellness and self-care this season before classroom doors open once again.
4th Annual Back-to-School Bash!
Aug. 8, 4-8 p.m.
Union Church | 4000 Offutt Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
Janie Empress Realtor plans to give away over 1,000 backpacks filled with free school supplies to children in need. The Back-to-School Bash will also feature local vendors, live music and games for the children.
Free | janieempressrealtor.com
Creatures of Legend: A Miller Summer Celebration
Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m.
Miller Branch – Howard County Library System
9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Celebrate summer reading at this all-ages event themed around myths and legends. Take a photo with Bigfoot and hunt cryptids in the enchanted garden!
Free | hclibrary.org
Bon Secours Community Works Annual Back-to-School Event
Aug. 16, 2-6 p.m.
Bon Secours Community Resource Center
31 South Payson St., Baltimore, MD 21223
Bon Secours’ annual back-to-school event focuses on giving back to the community, with services like free haircuts and school supply giveaways as well as fun activities like a moon bounce and a video game truck.
Free | bonsecours.com
Back-to-School Clothing Swap
Aug 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Refresh your closets and add to your wardrobe with this all-ages clothing swap to prepare for a new school year. This swap is focused on uniforms, coats, shirts, pants, dresses, suits, jeans, jackets, blazers, shoes, handbags and backpacks. Bring items that are in wearable condition.
free | prattlibrary.org
Teen Girls Retreat 2024 – Dare to Self-Care
Aug. 17, noon-4 p.m.
Aloft – Arundel Mills BWI Airport
7520 Teague Road, Hanover, MD 21076
Being a teenager is tough. This afternoon retreat is designed to teach teenage girls more about mindfulness and taking care of themselves through interactive workshops.
$80 | grow-minds.com
Mawzi Holistic Institute’s Community Health and Wellness Day
Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
1700 West Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21223
Focus on mindfulness and health before heading back to school at this family fun festival featuring live entertainment and local health-related resources.
Free | mazwiholisticinstitute.org
Set Sail for School
Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
August is almost over, and the school year will be starting soon. This annual event at Port Discovery Children’s Museum aims to make children excited for school through a combination of learning and play.
$24.95 | portdiscovery.org
