{"id":57733,"date":"2025-07-11T20:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/57733\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T20:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:19:09","slug":"2025-back-to-school-events-to-help-families-in-northeast-florida-southeast-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/57733\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Back-to-School events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. <\/strong> \u2013 News4JAX wants to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming school year. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be covering topics on The Morning Show leading up to the start of school in August, and below we\u2019ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.<\/p>\n

Clay County<\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Bash 2025: <\/b>St. Johns River State College and Thrasher Horne Center are hosting a Back to School Bash to provide students with backpacks, school supplies, and clothing at no charge to empower them and provide them with what they need for a successful school year. Their mission is to have \u201ceach family and student to feel God\u2019s love in a tangible way and have overwhelming peace and joy heading into the upcoming school year.\u201d The event will take place Saturday, July 26, from 9-11 a.m. at Thrasher-Horne Center at St. Johns River State College. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free Back-to-School Photo Session: <\/b>Middleburg is offering a free back to school photo session. It\u2019s open to students of all ages, digital photos will be provided at no cost, and it offers a free back-to-school themed setup. It\u2019s first-come, first-served. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about this event, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

A 70s Back to School Bash: <\/b>The Orange Park Mall is offering a back-to-school event with a day of fun and fashion. The event offers a craft station, face painting, music, and prizes. The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out more about this event here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Backpacks filled with gifts wait to be given to children in Yakutat, Alaska, in the Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa program, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo\/Mark Thiessen) (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)<\/p>\n

Back to School Community event at Faith Outreach Church Florida:<\/b> There will be a dentist onsite for exams and fluoride treatments. The event takes place on Saturday, July 12. Lunch will be provided and there will be backpack giveaways, haircuts, food distribution and more. Free school physicals and sports physicals for children without health insurance are provided by the Emmanuel Project. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Back to School Outreach: <\/b>Come join a back-to-school event in Clay County. The event takes place on July 25 from 11 am to 2 pm. It offers free hot dogs, snow cones, hair cuts, backpacks with age-appropriate supplies (while supplies last). Vendors provide valuable information and services for Clay County families. Click here<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n

Columbia County<\/b><\/p>\n

Movin\u2019 & Groovin\u2019 Back-to-School Event:<\/b> Lake City Mall is excited to welcome families back for the return of its Movin\u2019 & Groovin\u2019 Back-to-School Event from 12-3 p.m. July 26. The high-energy day filled with fun, community engagement, and everything you need to jumpstart the school year is free, and guests can also enter to win a gift basket packed with must-have items to keep them Movin\u2019 and Groovin\u2019 into the new school year. Click here<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n

Duval County <\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Fuel the Future: <\/b>This is a family-friendly event featuring free school supplies giveaways, fun activities, and resources to help students start the school year strong. The event takes place at Florida Blue Jacksonville (Town Center) and is on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To find out more information and how to get tickets, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Kids Sip and Paint – Back to School Edition: <\/b>Trap & Paint is offering a fun-filled Kids Sip and Paint event to start the new school year. It includes snacks, painting materials, and sparkling cider. You\u2019re asked to bring your creativity as you get ready to have a blast while creating your masterpiece. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Click here<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n

Flyer for Sip & Paint from Eventbrite (Eventbrite)<\/p>\n

Northside Community Involvement Inc. Back to School Giveaway: <\/b>Northside Community invites you to their 4th Annual Back to School 2-Day Giveaway, which is a community celebration focused on fun, support, and student success. The event takes place on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Big Give:<\/b> This is a free event for families in the community with free haircuts and school supplies to all students K-12, free groceries, food, and a photo op for all families. The event is on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Back-to-School<\/b>haircuts Carnival: <\/b>New Hope Assembly is hosting a back-to-school, family-fun event for any K-12 students who live in Duval County. The event is on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More details will be provided in the future, but for now, click here<\/a> to find out more about the event. <\/p>\n

2025 Back to School: <\/b>This back-to-school event offers free games, music and food. It\u2019s on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Victory Park. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Back-to-School<\/b>, Community Day: <\/b>This event offers free food, face painting, and back-to-school supplies. It takes place on Friday, July 25, on Herring Rd. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Flyer from Facebook Back to School Community Day (Facebook Back to School Community Day)<\/p>\n

Back to School Luau: <\/b>Get ready for a free luau party at the Outdoor Pool to start the back-to-school season, hosted by NAS Jax. The event is open to all personnel who have military access. Each guest (non-MWR patrons) must pay $5. It is not open to the public. It offers a photo booth and backpack giveaways while supplies last. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LSA Community Fest Back to School Backpack Drive: <\/b>Join the community for backpacks, food trucks, DJ & bounce house, and snow cones. The event takes place on July 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Click here<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n

BackPack Giveaway: <\/b>The event takes place on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. It will be held while supplies last, so make sure to arrive early. Every school-age child must be present to receive a backpack. Along with free backpacks and school supplies, they will also offer free vision screenings by Vision Today. Kids will also receive a free coupon for a haircut. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Back to School Backpack Give-a-way (Facebook)<\/p>\n

Family Fun Fest: <\/b>This event contains fun, shopping, community vibes, and much more. Bring the whole family and explore everything the market has to offer, like a dunk tank, bounce house, waterslide, live music, dancing, school supplies and much more. To learn more about this event, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

DJ Squally and Rai Back to School Giveaway: <\/b>The event\u2019s lineup begins at 12 p.m. on Aug. 9. The supplies will be distributed on a first-come come, first-served basis. No supplies will be held or reserved, and each child is eligible for one book bag. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Nassau County<\/b><\/p>\n

Bounce Back to School Family Event:<\/b> This event is a free family friendly event celebration that\u2019s designed to help Nassau County students and families this year. It offers a backpack giveaway, health screening physicals and much more. It takes place on Saturday, July 26, at the Peck Center Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Military Appreciation Back to School Bash:<\/b> All active serving military members, veterans and their families are invited to First Coast YMCA in Yulee to participate in fun activities and pick up a backpack full of supplies for the upcoming school year. It takes place on from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. To find out more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Military Appreciation Back to School Bash (AE All Events) (AE All events)<\/p>\n

Hilliard First Assembly of God Back to School Giveaway: <\/b>The event offers free school supplies, free clothes (from infant to older), free haircuts for kids, free snow cones (while supplies last), free car wash for parents, adult essential bags available. There will also be prayer warriors available. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 26. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

St. Johns County <\/b><\/p>\n

Back to School Bash (Painting with a Twist): <\/b>Fruit Cove is offering a back-to-school bash for ages 5 and older. The family fun painting class is intended for family time; however, no infants or toddlers are allowed. The event is from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Back to School Bash: <\/b>There\u2019s a back-to-school bash at Fruit Cove Baptist Church from 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 3. It will take place in the gym (on the second floor of the ROC Building). There will be pizza, Kona ice, bounce houses, carnival games, backpacks and school supplies. For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

3rd Annual Back to School Drive: <\/b>The 3rd Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive happens on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at Calvin Pete Park. Pick up free school supplies for your kids. Help students start the school year prepared and confident. To learn more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Brantley County <\/b><\/p>\n

Back-to-School Bash: <\/b>The event gives away free school supplies. It also offers free haircuts and the chance for you to shop their clothes closet. You\u2019ll be able to grab a hot dog after shopping. It\u2019s on Wednesday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BSA Back to School Bash: <\/b>Everyone is welcome to come to this Back to School Bash. There will be various activities for the kids to do. They recommend you to bring a chair. It takes place on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Glynn County <\/b><\/p>\n

Operation Fill-A-Backpack Event: <\/b>This event brings together healthcare, education, and support all in one place. It provides free school supplies, food, music, and raffles. It takes place on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about this event, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Operation Fill a Backpack Facebook (BAR Health Facebook)<\/p>\n

If you have a back-to-school event that you would like to add to list, please email jlee@wjxt.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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