Denver Museum of Nature & Science Hosts Event to Distribute Free Backpacks, School Supplies

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DENVER – The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is proud to support Kensi’s Causes Packz4Kidz for an annual backpack distribution event, supporting local students as they prepare for the new school year. Packz4Kidz aims to distribute thousands of backpacks filled with essential school supplies to low-income children from preschool through 12th grade. The event will have lots of visuals and b-roll opportunities!

Event Details:

— Date: Aug. 10, 2024

— Time: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. (or until backpacks run out)

— Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Enter through the School Groups entrance on the building’s southside)

Each child will have the opportunity to select their own backpack, fostering a sense of ownership and excitement for the upcoming school year. Water bottles and lunch boxes will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Kenzi’s Causes is also organizing free back-to-school haircuts for participants, providing great visuals and b-roll opportunities. 

“The Museum is very excited to host this community event. Particularly, we can’t wait to welcome so many families for their first visit to the Museum, and invite them to stay and enjoy the science and nature exhibitions after getting their backpacks,” said Daniel Ville, Manager for Community Engagement at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 

The event is open to families from the entire Denver metro area, not limited to Denver County residents. Children are encouraged to attend to select their backpacks in person. For those using public transportation, RTD routes 20 and 40 have stops conveniently located at the Museum.

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About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for formal and informal science education. Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Catalyst.