Free school supplies, events & resources

Free school supplies, fun events, and information about resources are offered for students returning to school in South Florida.

With some events that include distributing free school supplies and other items for students, eligibility restrictions occasionally apply.

For example, free items & free haircuts might be reserved for residents of municipality where event is.

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Washington Park Family Fun Day and Back-to-School event, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. August 14, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood 33020, includes bounce house, entertainment, refreshments, vaccinations, & backpacks while supplies last for ages 6-17, information online

School supplies for Lauderdale Lakes residents kindergarten – 12th grade, registering online is required & proof of residency required, Drive-Thru resource fair August 14 while supplies last, Lauderdale Lakes multipurpose facilities, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes 33319, 954-535-2804, website
Lauderhill Chamber event includes free school supplies, haircuts, entertainment, games, food; free items for K-12 while supplies last, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. August 14, hair salon, 7561 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill 33319, information online
Register online required, Back 2 School Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. August 15, Praise Tabernacle International, 1050 NW 43rd Avenue, Plantation 33313, 954-792-0367

Flamingo Gardens features Back To School weekend 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. August 14 & 15, includes “Big Bugs” exhibit, educational information & interactive fun. For information & discount opportunities, read Flamingo Gardens in Davie features botanical gardens, wildlife, & events

ACT & SAT Prep Program
Axis 360?
Homework help online, interactive educational assistance for youngsters, teens & adult students. Use Brainfuse by entering your library card number or an Instant eCard, also free. Free online homework help via Broward Library
Emedia – language lessons & other educational programs
Youth Programs & Resources
Adult Education and Training
Your ID is Your Key: Partnership with Broward County Public Schools that allows students to use their student ID number to get a BCL Digital Direct Library Card.
Online Resources: virtual access to encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, research databases and others
Miss Humblebee’s Academy: Online kindergarten-readiness curriculum for ages 3-6 with on- and offline activities
Youth Education Resources
Online computer classes, Register

Broward Public Schools feature an information page online

Xfinity Xfinity Internet with Visa Gift cards and Amazon Music Unlimited free for 6monthsy for Students who verify on xfinity.com/student
Washington Post $1 per month deal
Headspace offers a student plan for $9.99 per year
Lovesac extra 5% off through Lovesac.com or through a Lovesac Showroom
Burton Snowboards For college Students and Teachers, 20% off discount
Business Insider up to 70% off with a discounted subscription, with verified employment at any recognized college or university.
ASICS 25% off at ASICS until September 6
Boden 20% OFF & free shipping & returns over $49
Spotify Spotify Premium stream for 3 months free, then $4.99/month
Nike 10% off
DIRECTV exclusive pricing on streaming NFL Sunday Ticket
Autodesk AutoCAD software offered to students and educators for free
Peloton Students, educators, military, first responders, and healthcare workers are eligible for a 30-day free trial, followed with low monthly fees
J.Crew 20% off
YouTube $6.99/month for Unlimited Streaming
CONVERSE 15% Off for Students & Military
SiriusXM 3 months free on a streaming subscription
Wall Street Journal Discounted Student Subscription
Adorama deals

LOOP in Fort Lauderdale offers live entertainment, festivals & holiday events