Back to School events in the Chattahoochee Valley

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Students across the Chattahoochee Valley are gearing up for another year of school.

For one last bit of summer fun before heading back to school, we’ve got a list of back to school bashes, events and giveaways.

Check it out below.

45th Annual Summerfest

• Leaders Speak to Youth About Education, Positive Self-Esteem, & Stopping the Violence.
• Free School Supplies and a free health screenings
• Special appearances will be made by iheart media personalities D.J. Chip and Felicia L. Hamilton
• Put on by The Columbus Times Newspaper to promote positive family life and give back to the community
• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Frank Chester Recreation Center, 1441 Benning Drive

Soles for School Shoe Giveaway

• Over 100 pairs of shoes to be given to students
• Hosted by New Destiny Church on Boxwood Place in Columbus
• Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Back 2 School Supply Giveaway in Phenix City

• Spencer Recreation Center, 400 8th Ave. S
• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT
• Free school supplies, free food, free face painting and free game

Back to School Bash in Cusseta

• Roscoe Robinson Recreation Center, 127 Industrial Park Rd.
• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Free school supplies
• Music, games, prizes and more

Free Masons Back to School Party in Columbus

• Giving away free ice cream, haircuts, and school supplies
• Runs from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• At 4805 Buena Vista Road

Stone Mountain Park back-to-school supply drive

• Guests can receive discounted All-Attractions Passes to Stone Mountain when they donate school supplies
• Drive runs from August 29 to July 4
• To participate, guests are asked to bring a minimum of five items per person
• Drop off locations are available at the Crossroads Ticket Plaza and Skyride Ticket Plaza windows
• This supply drive will benefit students and educators at Stone Mountain Elementary School with much needed school supplies

Troup County School Supply Drive

• The County is warmly welcoming donations from the public and will have several convenient drop-off donation sites available
• The school supply drive will benefit local children in need and donations will be distributed to schools in the Troup County School System
• The drive will continue for two weeks and donations will be accepted until Friday, August 9
• For a list of drop off locations click here

9th annual BigHouse Back to School Bash in Auburn

• The drop in event will provide over 250 children in foster and adoptive families with their exact school supply list and backpacks
• The BigHouse Purple Bus will also be there stocked with supplies for families to shop from for free
• Kids can also enjoy inflatables, sno cones, cotton candy and more
• Takes place at Cornerstone Church in Auburn
• For more info Visit the BigHouse website here

United Way celebrates Stuff The Bus initiative

• School supplies drive for local children in need
• After the celebration, delivery to local schools will begin.

Back to School Bash in Columbus

• J.D. Davis Elementary School, 1822 Shepherd Dr.
• 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Free school supplies, eye checks, hair cuts, food, resources and community support services
• Free concert with Timothy Gabriel
• Register your student for school

Style Tour in Columbus

• 29th Street Gym, 501 29th St.
• 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Free popular fashion t-shirts or uniform shirts and socks
• Free hair cuts, hairstyle and manicures

Amerigroup Teacher Recycle Day in Columbus

• Back to school event for teachers
• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Lennie Jackson Academy, 4601 Buena Vista Road

Back to School Jam in Talbotton

• Talbot County Family Connection, 225 College Ave.
• 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Free school supplies

Davis Broadcasting Tools 4 School

• Free school supplies for elementary, middle, and high school students
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Starts at 6:00 p.m.
• Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road

Back to School Event in Phenix City

• Chuck Roberts Activity Center, 100 16th St.
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Sponsored by the Russell County Masonic Bodies

Hannah Elementary Magnet Academy Back 2 School Community Event

• Free backpacks and school supplies
• $500 in gift cards will be given away to stores such as Macy’s, Jcpenney, Walmart, Citi Trends and more
• First Come, First Serve
• Free Food and activities plus a live DJ
• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• 1338 Talbotton Road
• Sponsored by the Body of Christ Worship Center

Amerigroup Back to School Jam in LaGrange

• Free school supplies
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Calumet Park, 109 Union Street

Back 2 School Bash in Opelika

• Sponsored by Bow Couture and Slayed by Candy
• Free school supplies
• Free food and games
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Covington Rec. Center

“Secure the Bag” Back to School Event in Columbus

• The goal of this outreach is to encourage school readiness to at-risk youth in the surrounding area
• Free school supplies and backpacks plus hair grooming coupons
• Hosted by the Columbus Alphas along with Akili Society, Fountain City Mardi Gras Association, Mildred L. Terry Library, and Chattahoochee Valley Big Brother Big Sisters
• Alpha Fraternity House, 1015 13th Street
• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Annual Back to School Jam in Columbus

• Bull Creek Apartments, 17 Creek Way
• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Free backpacks filled with school supplies, face painting, games, food and DJ
• Free haircuts by Overflo Barber Shop
• Church service with The Edge Church at 10:00 a.m.

Tri-City Back to School Bash in Columbus

• Giving away free school supplies, blessing bags, haircuts, and hot dogs
• Will also have a fashion show, games, vendors, and performers
• Free and open To the Public
• 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Frank Chester Recreation Center

Operation Big Book Bag in Columbus

• Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
• Free school supplies
• Free haircuts
• Free food and games
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 3613 Macon Road