JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX wants to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming school year.
We’ll be covering topics on The Morning Show leading up to the start of school in August, and below we’ve compiled a county-by-county list of back-to-school events offering giveaways for those in need of school supplies and other items.
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Clay County
Back-to-School Splash Bash | Saturday, Aug. 16: Two double water slides, bounce house, food, popsicles, games, face painting, music, giveaways, fellowship and a special devotional from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs. For more information, click here.
Duval County
Back2School event | Saturday, Aug. 9: Food, music, fun and free school supplies will be available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Historic Mount Olive AME Church at 841 Franklin St. in Jacksonville. Children must be present to receive a free backpack with supplies.
Back-to-School Haircuts & Carnival | Saturday, Aug. 9: 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 from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. More details will be provided in the future, but for now, click here to find out more about the event.
Back-to-School Haircuts, Coat Giveaway | Saturday, Aug. 9: Back-to-school backpacks, free haircuts, a free coat giveaway and a school supplies giveaway will take place from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at New Mount Moriah AME Church at 880 Melson Ave. in Jacksonville. The “official barber” of the Jacksonville Jaguars will be on site from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Children must be present to receive supplies while they last.
Back-to-School Drive | Saturday, Aug. 9: The 5th annual Back-to-School Drive presented by Shine on the Spot Auto Detailing and Get Right Entertainment will be from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 737 Jessie St. in Jacksonville. Book bags, school supplies, music, free food and more.
DJ Squally and Rai Back-to-School Giveaway | Saturday, Aug. 9: The event’s lineup begins at 12 p.m. on Aug. 9. The supplies will be distributed on a first-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.
Baggett Law’s 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway | Saturday, Aug. 9: Baggett Law is hosting a backpack giveaway at Twin Lakes Academy Elementary from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. The free giveaway event will include backpacks and supplies, fun activities and prizes, treats, and more. Click here for more information.
Kids Sip and Paint: Back-to-School Edition | Saturday, Aug. 16: 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’re asked to bring your creativity as you get ready to have a blast while creating your masterpiece. The event takes place from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Click here for more information.
Putnam County
Back-to-School Bash | Saturday, Aug. 9: First Baptist Pomona Park is hosting a Back-to-School Bash from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. For more information, click here.
St. Johns County
Back-to-School Bash (Painting with a Twist) | Saturday, Aug. 9: 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 for more information.
If you have a back-to-school event that you would like to add to list, please email webteam@wjxt.com.