Online Registration Now Open for 2026 Back to School Festival
Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. is strongly encouraging families to register online to ensure that they will be able to receive free bookbags and qualify for other giveaways during the 2026 Back to School Festival – set for Sunday, August 30 at Indigenous Peoples’ Park, 7301 W. Courtland Ave from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At the festival, attendees can enjoy a number of positive activities for children, including a bounce house, a bike raffle, a live DJ, free food and much more. Free hair haircuts are also available on a first-come, first-served basis. This free community celebration combines essential back-to-school resources with food, entertainment, family activities and opportunities to connect with local organizations and service providers. Please go to the Back to School Festival Web Page to register (registration will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 28).
Alderman Chambers said the required online registration – new this year – is necessary because of the huge demand and interest that has developed for the Back to School Festival in the past few years. “The turnout for the festival has skyrocketed, which is great, but that has made it necessary for us to ask attendees to register online so that the event is orderly and enjoyable for everyone involved,” he said.
The demand has also necessitated a limit of five kids’ registrations per family, Alderman Chambers said. Anyone looking to register more than five children for a household must register in person at the festival.
Additionally, interested vendors and volunteers can still reach out directly to Alderman Chambers by phone, (414) 286-3777 or email at mark.chambers@milwaukee.gov.
“The festival goes beyond just getting ready for school, as it allows our youth to build community, celebrate each other, and see that our families are ready to start the school year strong,” Alderman Chambers said.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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