Chicago · every August

Chicago Urban League Back To School Festival 2026

The Chicago Urban League's annual Back To School Festival at the James Compton Center in Bronzeville: free food, games, school supplies, and community resources to help families get ready for the school year.

Usually held

August, every year

Where

James Compton Center, Chicago

Dates for the next edition are usually announced closer to August. Until then, see what's on this weekend in Chicago.