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Sixth Annual Feed the Westside Back-to-School Event in Chicago

When

Saturday, August 9, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
iCal

Where

La Follette (Robert) Park
1333 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60651

Event Type

Free event for students and their families featuring entertainment, school supplies, haircuts and braiding, and more!

Join the John Walt Foundation for the sixth annual “Feed the Westside Back-to-School Event” on Aug. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Families can enjoy free meals and activities, including:

  • Sports with the Chicago Parks Rollin’ Rec Van
  • Giant lawn games
  • A live DJ
  • Special performances

Five hundred students will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies, groceries and fresh produce. Free haircuts, hair braiding and vision screenings will also be available.

The event is for students of all ages and their families.

The event will run until supplies are gone.

For more information, please visit the Chicago Park District’s website.