Going back to school doesn’t have to be a summer bummer! Here are back-to-school events across Central Florida to get your student excited and prepared for the new school year.
Orange County
Orange County District 4 Back-to-School Event
- July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center
- 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando
Giveaways and prizes for Orange County students. Registration is required.
Books & Beats Back-to-School Bash
- July 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Orange County Multicultural Center
- 7149 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
The event is free and open to the public. Students will receive backpacks filled with supplies, along with other giveaways including bicycles and helmets. The event will also feature music and family activities.
Avalon Park'sBack-2-School Bash
- July 27 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Encore at Avalon Park
- 13798 Cygnus Drive, Orlando
Free school supplies will be given to elementary and middle school students. One bag will be given per student while supplies last.
YMCA of Central Florida Back-to-School Jam
- July 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA
- 2178 Packing District Way, Orlando
Students will receive a free backpack and school supplies at the event. The event will also feature a battle of the drumlines from local high schools, food trucks, live music, family resources vendors, and kid friendly activities.
South Orlando YMCA Back-to-School Bash
- July 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- South Orlando YMCA
- 814 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando
The event includes free school supplies, backpacks and haircuts.
Florida Technical College Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 27 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Florida Technical College Orlando
- 12900 Challenger Parkway, Orlando
The event includes free backpacks with school supplies, electronic device raffles, carnival games, family activities, and more.
Winter Park Library Back-to-School Bash
- July 28 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Winter Park Library
- 1052 W. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park
Enjoy ice cream sundaes, carnival games, character meet-and-greet, family activities at the library's free back-to-school event.
- Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.
- Christ is the Victory Church
- 1320 S Chickasaw Trail, Orlando
The event includes school supplies giveaway, food and drinks, music and family activities.
Winter Garden’s Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Zanders Park & Bouler Pool
- 362 11th Street, Winter Garden
The event includes a free backpack and school supplies giveaway, free food, an interactive DJ, a foam party, water activities, relay races, community vendors and more.
- Aug. 3 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office
- 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
The event includes free backpacks with school supplies, games, music, video game trailer, family activities and more.
Florida Blue Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Florida Blue Center
- 434 Orlando Avenue, Winter Park
The event includes school supply giveaways, community resources, family activities and more.
Faith Assembly Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Curry Ford Campus
- 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando
Enjoy an interactive kids zone and receive free food, haircuts, professional school photos, backpacks and school health screenings.
Faith Assembly Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Michigan Street Campus
- 2740 East Michigan Street, Orlando
Enjoy an interactive kids zone and receive free food, haircuts, professional school photos, backpacks and school health screenings.
Action Church Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Winter Park Campus
- 1485 Grand Road, Winter Park
Enjoy free food, bounce houses, backpacks, school supplies, and resources.
Brevard County
- July 20 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Clearlake Education Center
- 1225 Clearlake Road, Cocoa
The event includes free backpacks, school supplies, books, dental kit, eye screenings, hygiene products and more.
Jars of Glory Back-to-School Event
- July 20 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Church in the Wild
- 1149 Masterson Street, Melbourne
Q's Crackin' Crab Back-to-School Event
- July 27 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 5240 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
The event includes free backpack giveaways with school supplies, face painting, music, food specials and more.
Miracle City Market Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Titus Landing
- US Hwy 1 & Harrison Street, Titusville
The event includes school supply giveaways, vendors, face paint, yard games and more.
River Lanes Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- River Lanes Family Entertainment Center
- 800 Cheney Hwy, Titusville
The event includes a backpack giveaway drive-thru. No registration is required and your child must be present to receive a backpack.
"Be a Buddy" Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Space Coast Field of Dreams
- 3053 Fell Road, West Melbourne
The event includes free school supplies, local vendors, advocacy groups, sensory activities and more.
Shining Stars: Autism and Similar Superpowers Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 4 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Space Coast Harley-Davidson
- 1440 Sportsman Lane NE, Palm Bay
The event includes free school supplies, cookies, family activities, resources and more.
- Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Brevard Zoo
- 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne
Bring your library card to the zoo and get a BOGO admission to celebrate World Lion Day, filled with lion-themed activities and games.
Space Coast Back-2-School Bash
- Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Square Mall
- 1700 W New Haven Avenue, Melbourne
The event includes free activities, reptile petting zoo, crafts, balloon twister, vendors, obstacle course, games and more.
Salty Sisters Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 10 | 4 p.m.
- Salty Sisters Bar & Grill
- 24 N Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach
The event includes bounce houses, music, games, prizes, face painting and more.
Boost Mobile Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 10 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- 4700 Babco*ck St NE Unit 18, Palm Bay
The event includes free backpacks, school supplies, music, food, prizes and more.
City of Melbourne Back-to-School Giveaway
- Aug. 10 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Center
- 3316 S. Monroe Street, Melbourne
The event includes free backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts, heart screenings, food, games and family activities.
Volusia County
Slide Out of Summer Back-to-School Splash
- July 27 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Riverwalk Park
- 3459 S Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange
Enjoy water slides, a splash pad, food trucks and more.
Florida Technical College Back-to-School Giveaway
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Florida Technical College DeLand
- 1199 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand
The event includes free backpacks and school supplies, electronic device raffles, family activities, free medical check-ups, food trucks and program demonstrations.
Back-to-School at Cricket Elite Wireless
- Aug. 3 | 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer
- 1517 North Nova Road, Holly Hill
Free kids haircuts and schools supplies, plus bounce houses, BQQ, music and more.
EDGEfest Back-to-School Giveaway
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Southeast Volusia Family YMCA
- 148 W Turgot Avenue, Edgewater
Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies, plus carnival style games, free swimming, bike raffle, free bike helmets, food trucks, music and more.
Port Orange Back-to-School Bash (Luau)
- Aug. 3 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- The Rec Center
- 4655 City Center Circle, Port Orange
Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and enjoy free school supplies and backpacks, plus inflatables, music, games and free lunch.
- Aug. 4 | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- The Center Deltona
- 1640 Dr. MLK Boulevard, Deltona
Enjoy free shots, free haircuts, free school supplies, free backpacks and more.
Flagler County
Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 20 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Bethany Missionary Baptist Church
- 345 Bardin Road, Palatka
Free backpacks with school supplies.
- Aug. 3 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Cmbc Family Life Center
- 1414 Bronson Street, Palatka
Free school supplies.
Flagler Schools' Back-to-School Jam
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Flagler Palm Coast High School
- 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Enjoy vendors, schools, clubs and family activities.
European Village Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 7 | 6 p.m.
- The European Village
- 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast
Enjoy free school supplies, entertainment, food & drinks, games and more.
- Aug. 20 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- St. Augustine Aquarium
- 2045 FL-16, St. Augustine
Enjoy 40% off and get goodie bags filled with school supplies.
Seminole County
Faith Assembly Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Red Bug Lake Campus
- 2641 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry
Enjoy an interactive kids zone and receive free food, haircuts, professional school photos, backpacks and school health screenings.
Action Church Back-to-School Bash
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Sanford Campus
- 650 E. Airport Boulevard, Sanford
Enjoy free food, bounce houses, backpacks, school supplies, and resources.
Longwood Police Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 4 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Longwood Community Building
- 200 W. Warren Avenue, Longwood
The event includes free backpacks, school supplies, food & drinks.
Osceola County
District 4 Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 26 | 9 a.m.
- Hart Memorial Central Library
- 211 Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee
Get free school supplies, register for a free library card, discover library programs and participate in hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities.
Florida Technical College Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 27 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Florida Technical College Kissimmee
- 3831 West Vine Street, Kissimmee
The event includes free backpacks and school supplies, electronic device raffles, free kids haircuts (K - 12), general and sports physicals for kids, free ice cream, family activities and program demonstrations.
Lake County
River Clermont Church Back-to-School Bash
- July 30 | 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Clermont Arts and Recreation Center
- 3700 South Highway 27, Clermont
The community event will feature over $10,000 in giveaways, including backpacks, gift cards, sneakers and other prizes.
Florida Blue Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Florida Blue Center Clermont
- 638 East Highway 50, Clermont
The event includes school supply giveaways, community resources, and family activities.
Marion County
Second Chance Church Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 20 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Second Chance Church
- 12206 SE Hwy 484, Belleview
Enjoy free backpacks & school supplies, along with free burgers and hot dogs.
- July 20 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Village View Community Church
- 8585 SE 147th Place, Summerfield
Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies.
Back-to-School Community Giveback
- July 27 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- The AdventHealth Auxiliary Center
- 1542 SW 1st Ave, Ocala
- Belleview High School
- 10400 SE 36 Ave, Belleview
- Lake Weir High School
- 10351 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala
- The Forest Community Center
- 777 S. Hwy 314 A, Ocklawaha
- North Marion High School
- 151 W. County Rd. 329, Citra
- Liberty Middle School
- 4773 SW 95 St, Ocala
- Dunnellon Middle School
- 21005 Chestnut St., Dunnellon
- Friends Recycling Center
- 2350 NW 27 Ave, Ocala
Students will receive a free backpack with school supplies.
Sumter County
Wildwood Community Center Back-to-School Bash
- July 20 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Wildwood Community Center
- 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood
Enjoy free backpacks and school supplies.
Polk County
Lake Gibson Church Back-to-School Bash
- July 20 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Lake Gibson Church
- 6868 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland
The event will include free haircuts, school supplies, food, water slides and school physicals and vaccinations.
Polk Sheriff's Charities Back-to-School Bash
- July 27 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- 4120 US Hwy 98 South, Lakeland
- 1100 Dunson Road, Davenport
Polk Sheriff's Charities is hosting two back-to-school bases at two different substations. The event will include free backpacks and school supplies for students.
Florida Technical College Back-to-School Giveaway
- July 27 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Florida Technical College Lakeland
- 4715 Florida Avenue South #4, Lakeland
The event includes free backpacks and school supplies, electronic device raffles, family activities and program demonstrations.
Florida Blue Back-to-School Event
- Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Florida Blue Center Winter Haven
- 1380 6th Street Northwest, Winter Haven
The event includes school supply giveaways, community resources, and family activities.
