Annual Back-to-School Giveaway 2026

📚 Annual Back-to-School Giveaway 2026

Get your family ready for the new school year at the Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, presented by the Caribbean American Center of New York (CACNY) and Lyrikal!

Join us for an afternoon of free school supplies, music, games, and family-friendly activities. Each child in attendance will receive one free backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last). Children must be present to receive a backpack.

📅 Date: Sunday, August 16

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Tropical Paradise Ballroom

1367 Utica Avenue (between Foster Rd. & Farragut Rd.), Brooklyn, NY

Attention Parents: Please register each child individually and register yourself separately for admission. Backpacks will only be distributed to children who have their own registered child ticket. Adult tickets are for event entry only and do not qualify for a backpack.

What to Expect

* 🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)

* 🎵 Live DJ

* 🎮 Games & activities for the whole family

* 🎉 Community celebration to kick off the new school year

Important: Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One backpack per child, and children must be present to receive supplies. Children ages 11 and under.

We look forward to celebrating with you and helping students start the school year prepared and confident!

Adults must attend with children and will not be admitted otherwise.