Denver Days Backpack Giveaway

Denver Days Backpack Giveaway

Summer is winding down, and a new school year is just around the corner. The Denver Days Backpack Giveaway is Market at the Center's back-to-school celebration—a free, family-friendly event that helps Denver families gear up for the year ahead while connecting them with the community resources, local vendors, and neighbor organizations that make this city great.

Free Backpacks and School Supplies

Stop by the Main Campus Plaza at the National Western Center and pick up a free backpack filled with school supplies for your student. Starting a new school year shouldn't be a financial burden, and events like this one are a reminder of what community looks like when it shows up for families in a real, practical way. Supplies are available while quantities last, so arriving early is encouraged.

A Market, a Resource Fair, and a Celebration

Beyond the giveaway, the full Market at the Center experience is in full swing—with handmade goods from local artisans, specialty foods and food trucks, wellness and lifestyle brands, and a lineup of nonprofit and community organizations set up to connect Denver families with the resources they need. Whether you're looking for housing support, health services, job training information, or just a great Saturday morning out, there's something here worth stopping for.

Hosted in partnership with the National Western Center and CSU Spur's Second Saturdays, the event draws together vendors, educators, community organizations, and neighbors for four hours of free, open-air programming on one of Denver's most dynamic campuses.

Explore CSU Spur

CSU Spur's buildings are open for exploration throughout the day, offering hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to inspire curiosity in learners of every age. It's a great opportunity for students heading into a new school year to discover what learning looks like beyond the classroom—from food science and veterinary programs to environmental research and live music labs.

About Market at the Center

Market at the Center is a free monthly marketplace running every second Saturday from May through September at the National Western Center. Each month features a new theme, a curated mix of local vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and community programming—all co-presented with CSU Spur's Second Saturdays initiative.

Whether you're here for the backpacks, the market, or just a great way to close out summer, this one has something for the whole family. Free and open to all.