Greater Together Back-to-School Block Party

Join us for our biggest community celebration of the year. Free school supplies, attractions, music, arts & crafts, sports & more!

Bring the whole family for a day of free food, fun, and community resources!

Join us at the Gary Comer Youth Center (7200 S. Ingleside Ave.) on Friday, August 14th from 3:00–7:00pm for our annual Greater Together Back to School Block Party, a celebration of all the amazing community organizations and partners working to support young people and families in Greater Grand Crossing!

Don’t miss the best community block party on the South Side, featuring:

• Live DJ & music

• Inflatable rock-climbing wall & go-karts

• Water activities & games

• Community art & crafts

• Raffles, free food, drinks—and so much more!

We’ll also be giving away hundreds of free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last) to help our young people kick off the new school year with confidence.