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Get ready, families of Acadia-St. Landry! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for Acadia and St. Landry is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with local events happening in your community, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch!
Check it all out here:
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2026 Back to School events in Acadia-St. Landry
Note: some School Supply Drive events may require children to be present in order to pick up supplies. Be aware: inclement weather may affect event date/times. For this reason we always recommend confirming with event organizer prior to arriving.
Acadia Parish
New Hope Church Eunice Back to School Fair
When: July 25: 10am - while supplies last
Where: New Hope Church
865 Sittig St. Eunice
Details: Backpacks, shoes, food, games, school supplies and uniforms will be given away, health checks and more.
St. Landry Parish
Eric Singleton's Back-to-School Drive - Opelousas
When: August 1st: 10am - 8pm
Where: Farmer's Market at the Opelousas Tourism Center
Come out for a day of fun, socializing and giving back! This is a family oriented event with live music featuring Eric Singleton & the Underground Zydeco starting at 5pm.
Back to School Supply Drive- Port Barre
When: August 1st: 10am - 12noon
Where: American Legion Hall
261 Bayou Drive, Port Barre
Details: Backpacks and supplies for students and teachers going to Port Barre Schools. Children must be present to pick up supplies
Free Backpack Giveaway - Clayton Homes
When: August 1st: 11am
Where: Clayton Homes of Opelousas
15095 Hwy 190, Opelousas
Details: Free backpack and school supplies will be given away while supplies last.
Pack the Park Backpack Giveaway
When: August 1st at 10am
Where: North City Park, Opelousas
Sponsored by Sona Anderson and Delita Rubin-Broussard. Kids must be present!
Young Youth Builders Back to School Drive - Eunice
When: August 1st, 11am-3pm
Where: Eunice Southeast Neighborhood Center
101 City Avenue, Eunice
Details: Free school supplies, hot dogs and juice and treats!
Gear Up for Greatness Backpack Giveaway
When: August 8th, 4:30-6pm
Where: All Kids Pediatrics
920 N. Main St. Opelousas
Details: All Kids Pediatrics is hosting a Backpack giveaway for all, while supplies las.
Back 2 School Day of Blessing 2026
When: August 8th, 8am - 11am
Where: Holy Ghost Catholic Church
732 N. Union Street, Opelousas
Details: Community health fair and good family fun with free health screenings, school supplies, food, music and more!
Back 2 School Unity Fest
When: August 8th, 9am - 1pm
Where: Boys andd Girls Club: Opelousas Unit
814 Laurent St. Opelousas
Details: Free school supplies (while supplies last), Free hair cuts, Free Food, Talent Show, and much more!
Elbert Guillory's 11th Annual Back to School Supplies Drive
When: August 8th, 10am to 12pm
Where:W 633 E. Landry St. Opelousas
Details: Provides free school supplies for students in need.
Town of Grand Coteau Back to School Giveaway
When: August 9th, 1-3pm
Where: John Bobb Jr. Park and Rec
255 Oak Blvd. Grand Coteau
Details: Representative Dustin Miller, in partnership with community leaders and local organizations, is proud to host a Back to School Supply giveaway. Free school supplies while supplies last. Children must be present to receive supplies.
Town of Sunset Back to School Giveaway
When: August 10th, 5-6:30pm
Where: Acadiana Practitioners Family Health Clinic
490 Napoleon Ave., Sunset, LA
Details: Free school supplies while supplies last. Children must be present to receive supplies.
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Back to school haircuts
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Acadia-St. Landry offering back to school haircut specials!
Free Haircuts @ Eric Singleton's Back-to-School Drive August 1st
Back to School Unity Fest
Free haircuts on August 8th at the Boys & Girls Club Opelousas Unit
Back to School Free Hair Event
August 9th at Indian Hills Country Club in Opelousas
Click on the link for info and instructions on how to book for the event!
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Acadia-St. Landry? Email mackidacadia@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
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More tips to make this school year in Acadia-St. Landry a great one:
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