Communities across Snohomish County are rolling out free back-to-school events to help students start off strong. Families can gear up with free backpacks, school supplies, bike helmets, and even free haircuts. Check out when and where you can take transit to pick up the freebies before the school year begins. Remember to use Plan My Trip to find the best routes and stops. 

Arlington

Register now for fall/winter season: Kids' Kloset
Arlington Kids Kloset | Routes: 220, 230, 240

Aug. 22: End-of-Summer Celebration
Presidents Elementary School | Routes: 220, 230, 240

Darrington

Aug. 27: Back-to-School BBQ
Darrington School District | Route: 230

Edmonds

Aug. 21: Teen Time - Customize Your Bag
Edmonds Library | Routes: 102, 130, 166

Everett

Aug. 19: Free Beauty Services for K-12
All 7 campuses at Evergreen Beauty College's, including Everett | Routes: 510, 512, 532, 903, 904, or 905 to South Everett Freeway Station and transfer to Everett Transit's Route 29

Aug. 22: Back-to-School Fair
Everett Family YMCA | Routes: Swift Blue Line

Aug. 29: Back-to-School Giveaway Event
Everett Community Resource Center | Routes: 201, 202, 270, 271, 280, 510, 512, 907

Granite Falls

Aug. 18: Granite Falls Back-to-School Resource Fair
Mountain Way Elementary School | Route: 280

Lake Stevens

Aug. 22: Back-to-School Family Storytime with Zoey
Lake Stevens Library | Route: 280

Lynnwood

Make an appointment now: Clothes for Kids
Clothes for Kids Shop | Route: 101, 119

Marysville

Aug. 20: Back-to-School Resource & Wellness Fair
LINC Northwest | Route: 240

Monroe

Aug. 26: Monroe Resource Fair for Families
Park Place Middle School | Route: 271

Mukilteo

Aug. 21: Mukilteo Back-to-School Fair
Mariner High School | Routes: Swift Green Line, 201

Stanwood

Aug. 18-22: Stanwood-Camano Back-to-School Giveaway
The Caring Place | Route: 240

Sultan

Aug. 23: Sultan Back-to-School Resource Bash
Mountainview Church | Route: 271

Sept. 18: Teen Time: Back-to-School Pizza Party with DVS
Sultan Library | Route: 271

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