For Oak Cliff and Kershaw's Challenge
11th Annual Back to School Festival
Saturday, August 9th, 2025!
Pull up for the biggest community celebration in the Cliff! We're giving away thousands of free backpacks—generously provided by Witherite Law Group—plus free food trucks, live local performers, a kids zone, job fair, and so much more.
It's a full day of fun, resources, and love—for the whole neighborhood. Let’s get our students ready and our Superblock energized. You don’t want to miss this! EVENT DETAILS: Who: You and your family! When: Saturday, August 9th | 9am - 12pm Where: For Oak Cliff | 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216 What: The biggest Back to School Festival in Oak Cliff featuring:
This festival is more than just supplies—it’s a celebration of us. Come out, bring the whole family, and let’s kick off the school year the Oak Cliff way: with joy, love, and a little bit of turn up. See you Saturday, August 9th, 9am - 12pm |
Festival Volunteering!
Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person)
It takes a village—and we need YOU to help make this year’s Back to School Festival our biggest and best yet! We're giving away thousands of backpacks, hosting live entertainment, and showing love to the entire Oak Cliff community. Come be part of the magic and serve where it matters most.
✨ Available Volunteer Roles
📋 Registration (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Greet guests with a smile and help them check in and get oriented. (mobile device required)
🎈 Set-Up Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Assist with arranging tables, signage, and event zones before the festival kicks off. (heavy lifting required)
🧭 Wayfinding Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help families navigate the space with ease—from the food zone to the performances. (standing required)
🍽️ Food Zone (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Support our food vendors and make sure meals get to our guests smoothly, keep areas clean.
🎒 Backpack Distribution (7 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
Be part of the heart of the festival—help us pass out thousands of backpacks provided by the Witherite Law Group. (Early birds needed for this one!)
🚗 Parking Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Direct traffic and guide attendees to designated parking areas. (standing required)
🧹 Breakdown Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help us close out the festival with care—taking down signage, packing up supplies, and leaving the space better than we found it.
📅 Save the Date: Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person: 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216)
We’ll walk through everything you need to know so you feel prepped and ready to go. You'll also get to meet your team and pick up your volunteer T-shirt!
Click the link below to pick your volunteer role and shift today! Let's roll-up our sleeves and get to work!
Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person)
It takes a village—and we need YOU to help make this year’s Back to School Festival our biggest and best yet! We're giving away thousands of backpacks, hosting live entertainment, and showing love to the entire Oak Cliff community. Come be part of the magic and serve where it matters most.
✨ Available Volunteer Roles
📋 Registration (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Greet guests with a smile and help them check in and get oriented. (mobile device required)
🎈 Set-Up Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Assist with arranging tables, signage, and event zones before the festival kicks off. (heavy lifting required)
🧭 Wayfinding Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help families navigate the space with ease—from the food zone to the performances. (standing required)
🍽️ Food Zone (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Support our food vendors and make sure meals get to our guests smoothly, keep areas clean.
🎒 Backpack Distribution (7 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
Be part of the heart of the festival—help us pass out thousands of backpacks provided by the Witherite Law Group. (Early birds needed for this one!)
🚗 Parking Team (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Direct traffic and guide attendees to designated parking areas. (standing required)
🧹 Breakdown Crew (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Help us close out the festival with care—taking down signage, packing up supplies, and leaving the space better than we found it.
📅 Save the Date: Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (In-Person: 907 E. Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75216)
We’ll walk through everything you need to know so you feel prepped and ready to go. You'll also get to meet your team and pick up your volunteer T-shirt!
Click the link below to pick your volunteer role and shift today! Let's roll-up our sleeves and get to work!