Lerner & Rowe helps kick off the 2025 – 2026 school year by giving away 6,700 backpacks stuffed with school supplies in seven cities across the United States: Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Bullhead City, Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson, and Chicago.
Make sure that you arrive on time to pick up your backpack before they are gone. Backpacks will only be provided to school-aged children that attend one of the giveaways in person.
Here’s where to find all the fun in a location near you:
Our team looks forward to sharing these events with our community neighbors!
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July 7, 2026— Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico Expo (300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Albuquerque Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! 1,000 students who attend our indoor Albuquerque giveaway will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! Backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Albuquerque Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (505) 544-4444.
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July 9, 2026— Phoenix, AZ | AZ Athletic Grounds (6321 S Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212) | 5:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event begins and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot. Because the event will take place in Fieldhouse C, the best parking options for families are Lots 3 and 4, which offer ample parking and convenient access to the venue.
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Phoenix East Valley Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! 750 students who attend our indoor backpack giveaway in the Phoenix East Valley will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! Backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Phoenix Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (602) 977-1900.
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July 11, 2026— Yuma, AZ | Yuma County Fairgrounds (2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365) | 2:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Yuma Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! 1,000 students who attend our indoor Yuma giveaway will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! Backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Yuma Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (928) 222-2222.
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July 13, 2026— Tucson, AZ | Tucson Convention Center (260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot. Complimentary parking will be located in Lot B on the day of the event. Families will enter through the Grand Lobby doors to the Copper Ballroom. There will be visible signs out leading the way.
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Tucson Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! 750 students who attend our indoor Tucson giveaway will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! Backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Tucson Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (520) 977-1900.
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July 15, 2026— North Las Vegas, NV | Mojave High School (5302 Goldfield St. North Las Vegas 89031) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Las Vegas Area Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! Students who attend our indoor North Las Vegas giveaway will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! 750 backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Las Vegas Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (702) 877-1500.
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July 17, 2026— West Phoenix, AZ | Location and time TBA
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Phoenix West Valley Back to School Event Highlights
Get ready for back-to-school fun! Students who attend our indoor Phoenix giveaway in the West Valley will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies to help kick off the new school year. Plus, be sure to grab a snack and some Lerner & Rowe swag, as well as participate in fun actiivies while you’re there! 1,000 backpacks and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and students must be present to receive a backpack.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Phoenix West Valley Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (602) 977-1900.
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August 1, 2026— Northwest Indiana | Location and time TBA
| Parking and Entry Tips: Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Northwest Indiana Back to School Event Highlights
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor/outdoor event. There will be snacks and activities inside. The backpacks will be given away outdoors. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.