Kick off the new school year with a free community celebration featuring school-supply giveaways, a parent resource fair, food trucks, vendors, a Kid Zone, and a live DJ.

Ease into the new school-year routine with brunch, family-friendly activities, a festive photo setup, and a school-supply drive benefiting WakeEd Partnership.

Celebrate the start of NC State’s academic year with an all-day block party featuring live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and hundreds of vendors along Hillsborough Street.

Spend a lively evening downtown with live music, food and drinks, pop-up shops, local businesses, and a free raffle while connecting with the Rolesville community.

Kick off the school year with a community college fair where students and families can explore a variety of colleges and universities and connect with representatives in person.

Settle in for a free outdoor concert from Liquid Pleasure, with food and drinks available on-site, space to spread out on the lawn, and a back-to-school supply drive benefiting Chatham County schools.