The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.
The free, family-friendly event will provide 8,000 K–12 studentswith clear backpacks and basic school supplies, according to a city news release.
Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack.
In addition to school supplies, the event will feature a community resource fair where families can connect with local organizations and learn about services that support student success across West Texas.
As part of the event, Lubbock Public Health District will provide Immunization Record Assistance. No immunizations will be administered on-site, but parents can come and learn what shots their children need and receive information on where they can go to get them.
This year's event is sponsored by Texas Tech University College Connect, United Supermarkets, Group 1 Auto of Hub City, Community Foundation of West Texas, Mahomies & The 15, Lubbock Public Library Friends of the Library, Chad Jones Law, Buckner Children & Family Services, HEB, Atmos Energy, South Plains Electric Cooperative, ABC Bank, Alliance Credit Union, and the Junior League of Lubbock
Free transportation with Lubbock Citibus
Citibus is offering free rides all summer for families who sign up for the Lubbock Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on the READsquared app. Register by July 31 to receive a promo code for the Citibus Go Pass app. Learn more at: www.mylubbock.us/Summer-Reading
For event details and updates, visit: www.mylubbock.us/Back2SchoolBash
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: City of Lubbock, Texas Tech hosting Back 2 School Bash
