# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join D.C.’s biggest back-to-school celebration with FREE backpacks, rides, games, music, food & family fun!About this EventMore than a giveaway—this is D.C.’s biggest community celebration to kick off the new school year.Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of carnival rides, music, games, giveaways, delicious food, and family fun as District families come together to celebrate the end of summer and kick off a new school year.Whether you’re racing to the next ride, dancing to live music, grabbing lunch from local vendors, or picking up a backpack filled with school supplies, there’s something for everyone at The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival.What to Expect? FREE Backpacks & School Supplies (while supplies last)? Carnival Rides & Games (tickets required)? Live DJs & Entertainment? Food Vendors & Treats? Face Painting & Family Activities⚾ Special Experiences from the Washington Nationals? Ticket Giveaways from Broccoli City? Community Resources & Family Services from GOODProjectsEvent Details? Saturday, August 15, 2026? 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM? King Greenleaf Recreation Center201 N Street SWWashington, DC 20024? Admission is FREERegistration is encouraged.Presented ByThe Official D.C. Back to School Carnival is proudly presented by GOODProjects, James Creek Resident Council, Washington Nationals, Broccoli City, Join the MVEMNT, Invisible Land, The Cut, Aspen Spark, and the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), with support from our community partners working together to help every D.C. student start the school year ready to succeed. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-official-dc-back-to-school-carnival/100001994257308293 - **Event Categories**: carnivals, back-to-school, music, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 4 hours - Location: King Greenleaf Recreation Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: King Greenleaf Recreation Center - **lat**: 38.875 - **long**: -77.01277780000001 - **full address**: King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street Southwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fe137bd561986fd5b5b0207c13251a009f33cd91cd789469187ac9e0a3db9b96-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6f5f5-gmir.jpg?v=1784568664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival being held? - **A:** The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street Southwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival? - **A:** The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival is organized by GOODProjects. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Official D.C. Back to School Carnival is ideal for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and festive entertainment. 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