LIST: Back-to-school events in Central, Southwest Virginia🍎

Back-to-school season is approaching, and several local organizations are offering events to support students ahead of their return to the classroom.

From free haircuts to back-to-school drives, there are plenty of events in our area for students and families.

Botetourt County

• July 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Back to School Day at Soloman’s Mission. Free back to school shopping at the thrift store, including clothes, school supplies and hygiene items. Plus, there will be activities for kids to enjoy from food to games and music!

Campbell County

• July 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m: Free Back To School Event at Hat Creek Equestrian. Free food and school supplies will be provided while they last. Free pony rides and tours of the facility will also be available.

Christiansburg

• Aug. 12 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Back to School Free Haircuts! at Barber and Beauty, a Paul Mitchell Salon

Danville

• Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Back to School Event at O. Trent Bronner Middle School. Free supplies will be given out until all are gone.

Lynchburg

• Aug. 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m: Back to School Drive at Hunton-Randolph Community Center. Free preselected hairstyles, haircuts, school supplies, and clothing will be provided to families and children in need.

Roanoke

• Aug. 4 - Aug. 6: Help Load the Bus for students in the Roanoke Valley. Events will be held at Valley View, Bonsack, Clearbrook, and Salem Walmarts. This event is a partnership with Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke County Public Schools, Salem Public Schools, and Craig County Public Schools.
  • Aug. 4: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Aug. 5: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Aug. 6: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Aug. 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m: Back to School Drive at Selah Beauty Salon. School supplies and hygiene products will be given out to all kids while supplies last.
• Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m: Free haircuts and school supplies at Northside High School

Pulaski County

• July 23 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. or while supplies last: “We Are All Of The Above” hosts Back to School Extravaganza at Randolph Park in Dublin. The organization is providing backpacks and school supplies for free while supplies last.

Know of a back-to-school event we missed? Email lhelkowski@wsls.com with relevant information so we can add it to the list!