Alachua County Public Schools welcome children back into the classroom Monday, Aug. 12! But before they sharpen their pencils and pack their book bags, celebrate the start of the school year at one of these Gainesville back to school events!
Gainesville Back to School Events
25th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School Rally
Saturday, July 27
9 a.m. – Noon
Santa Fe College Gym
The 25th Annual Stop The Violence Back To School Rally is hosted by P.A.V.E. (People Against Violence Enterprises, Inc.), 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office and Children’s Trust of Alachua County. This event will be giving away 5,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies! There will also be a keynote speaker. View event.
Weecycle Back to School Tax Free Event
Monday, July 29 –
Sunday, August 11
Store Hours
Weecycle Gainesville
Weecycle will be open every day during the tax free shopping event. Get eligible items tax free! Store hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. -4 p.m. View event.
Just Between Friends (JBF) Back 2 School Sale
Thursday, Aug. 1 –
Saturday, Aug. 3
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center
At the Just Between Friends (JBF) Back 2 School Sale, you can get anything and everything back-to-school at a discounted price. Items include baby equipment, maternity items, room décor, musical instruments, baby and kids furniture, toys and more. The previous event had over 280,000 items! View event.
Honor|ed Back to School Community Closet
Saturday, Aug. 3
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Newberry Municipal Building
The annual Honor|ed Back to School Community Closet is a free event that gives kids the confidence and style to start the school year. There will be free school supplies (such as notebooks, pens, pencils and more), clothing for all ages and booths providing information on local resources and services available for families. View event.
Annual Back to School Bash with Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries
Saturday, Aug. 3
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries
At the second annual Back to School Bash with Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, enjoy a day full of fun activities! There will be a water slide, food, snow cones and haircuts. Additionally, backpacks will be provided for free. View event.
The Art Of You.th: A Back To School Event
Sunday, Aug. 4
3 – 6 p.m.
Westside Park
At the fourth annual Art Of You.th: A Back To School Event, you and your kiddo can enjoy food and drinks from vendors, hands-on activities, free school supplies, face painting, a bounce house and more! View event.
Back to School Book and Art Faire
Sunday, Aug. 18
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Auk Market
Celebrate the beginning of the school year by enjoying beignets and other treats, browsing a selection of local books and shopping for vendor-made back-to-school goods. There will also be local author book signings, back-to-school swag and more! View event.
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