It’s back to school, Austin… well, almost. Students in AISD officially return on Mon., Aug. 15, and other area districts have start dates up until Tues., Aug. 23.

Whether your child has recently started their school year or is preparing to start, we’ve rounded up seven back-to-school drives + celebrations in the Austin area that are sure to get the kids excited for a new year of learning.

These back-to-school celebrations will have families excited for the new school year. | Gif via GIPHY

Rebels For Humanity 2nd Annual Community Back To School Drive | Sat., Aug. 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pflugerville Community Church, 1214 Pfennig Ln. | Free | Register for this community event that will offer Central Texas students basic school supplies needed to start the school year. 📓