THEARC's Back-to-School Festival

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Sun Aug 23 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

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THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus | Washington, DC

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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Festival, featuring FREE backpacks and school supplies, haircuts and braiding, and more!
About this Event

Join us for an unforgettable Back-to-School Festival! This year's theme is Beyond the Stars, an exciting celebration designed to inspire young people to dream big, explore boldly, and discover what's possible. Along with free backpacks and school supplies, families can look forward to a vibrant vendor marketplace, live entertainment, shoe giveaways, haircuts and braiding, interactive activities, and a special focus on STEM/STEAM experiences that bring this year's theme to life. The event is FREE and welcome to all ages!

Registration for free haircuts and braids begins August 1st. Register .


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THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, 1901 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States

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