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List: Tampa Bay area back-to-school events for the 2023-2024 school year

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ABC Action News has gathered a list of Tampa Bay area events to get kids prepared for the 2022-2023 school year, and many will include free backpacks and supplies.

Please note: This story will be updated as we learn of more events.


Citrus County

  • Annual New CWOW Back-to-School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 5 at 9 a.m.
    • New Church Without Walls | 300 S. Kensington Ave., Lecanto, FL
    • Students can receive backpacks, school supplies, clothing, shoes and haircuts while supplies last.
    • Be prepared to show proof of residency. Children must be present

Hernando County

  • Back to School Event
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • 4169 Lamson Ave., Spring Hill, FL, 34608
    • They will be giving away backpacks and school supplies
    • Child must be present at event to receive supplies
  • Back to School Cut-A-Thon
    • Sunday, Aug. 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Salon Halo | 11040 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, 34608
    • Salon Halo is offering 175 complimentary haircuts to local students.
  • Back to School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Tom Varn Park | 301 darby Lane, Brooksville, FL, 34601
    • Parents can stop by and pick up a backpack full of school supplies for their children.

Highlands County

  • Back to School Bash
    • Satuday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
    • MLK Sports Complex | 207 E. State Street, Avon Park, FL
    • Backpack and school supplies giveaway, food, games, and more.

Hillsborough County

  • 2nd Annual Future Billionaire Back 2 School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • 9309 N Florida Ave, Tampa FL, 33612
    • Free back-to-school supplies, food, live music, and more.
  • Ali & Gracie's Back to School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Sayde Gibbs Martin Community Center | 1601 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Plant City, FL, 33563
    • Free haircuts, free school supplies, food, and activities.

Manatee County

  • Back to School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Bethel Church | 1805 30th Ave. W, Bradenton, FL
    • Free backpacks and school supplies
  • Back to School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Gulf Coast Church | 1616 59th Street W, Bradenton, FL
    • Food, school supplies, and water slide
  • Back to School Supplies Giveaway
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Palmetto Boys & Girls Club | 1600 10th Street W, Palmetto, FL
    • Free haircuts, free school supplies, free select uniforms, immunizations, health screenings giveaways and more.
  • Back to School Backpack Giveaway
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • 501 17th Street W, Palmetto, FL
    • Free backpacks and school supplies, food and games

Pasco County

  • Back to School Festival
    • Tuesday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Walmart Health | 7745 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL

Pinellas County

  • Dunedin 15th Annual Backpack Giveaway

    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Dunedin Family Dentistry | 4000 Lake St. George Dr., Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
    • Free backpacks and school supplies

Sarasota County

  • Back to School Bash
    • Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • The Mall at UTC | 140 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34243
    • Scavenger Hunt to giveaway over 250 backpacks with school supplies