Helpful and Fun Back to School Events in the Orlando Area
Can you believe it? Back to school season is nearly here and it’s time to make preparations. Thankfully there are lots of back to school events in Orlando and the surrounding area to help out families like yours. Get your family ready for the busy return to school by checking out one of these exciting and helpful events.
The events below are listed chronologically and include Orlando and nearby areas too.
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FEATURED EVENT: 10th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo
August 23-24, 2025, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday 11 am – 5am
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr, Orlando
The nation’s largest kids and family expo is back and bigger than ever! The 10th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo is coming to the Orange County Convention Center. And we will be there!
With 10+ Fun Zones and over 200 interactive exhibitors, kids can enjoy: animal encounters, meet-and-greets with beloved princesses and superheroes, hands-on STEM activities, “Touch a Truck” experiences, live performances on four stages and so much more!
Stop by the Orlando Parenting booth and say “hi” to our team!
Back to School Events in the Orlando This Week
Horizon West Kids Expo
Wednesday, July 23, 5pm – 8pm
Urban Air Adventure Park
5736 Hamlin Groves Trl, Winter Garden, Fl, 34787
Find after-school programs, activities & classes, pediatricians, orthodontists, tutors, and so much more. Resources for children of all ages in one place! Bring the kids to Urban Air Adventure Park to play for the evening while you explore the multitude of local products and services available to your family.
22nd Annual Back to School Fest
Saturday, July 26, 10am – 1pm
3100 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32805-6372, Caribbean Connection of Orlando
Delicious Food, Music & Entertainment, Door Prizes, School Supplies, Kiddie Corner Fun, Health & Resource Fair.
Children MUST be present with a parent or guardian to receive backpacks or school supplies.
School supplies will be distributed at the end of the event.
Paving the Way Foundation is proud to be one of the event sponsors and will be on-site, sharing resources to help keep kids safe online and beyond.
Back To School Jam 2025!
Saturday, July 26, 10am – 1pm
Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center
2380 Smith Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Kick off the new school year with a fun-filled day of music, games, and good vibes! Hang out with friends, meet new people, enjoy some delicious food, and snag free back-to-school supplies while supplies last at this free event!
Oviedo Mall’s Kid Crew: Back 2 School Bash presented by Precious Fine Jewelers
Saturday, July 26, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oviedo Mall
This back-to-school extravaganza promises a day filled with fun and freebies that will leave kids and parents alike with smiles from ear to ear. The highlight of the event is the thrilling school supply scavenger hunt, where participants will embark on a thrilling adventure through the mall to collect essential supplies for the upcoming academic year.
Thanks to the generous support of Precious Fine Jewelers, each participant will receive a beautiful new backpack, making the return to school even more exciting. The Supply Stop Map will guide the way, leading the young explorers to various stores around the mall to collect their much-needed school supplies.
The Back 2 School Bash operates on a first come, first serve basis, so we encourage families to arrive early to secure their spot.
It is essential that your child is present to receive the backpack and scavenger hunt map, so make sure to mark your calendars and be ready for a fantastic day of back-to-school fun!
Next Weekend’s Back to School Events
VCMI Orlando Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 2, 2025
10:00 am – approx. 2:00 pm
737 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL
Kick off the school year with a family-focused bash hosted by VCMI Orlando. Enjoy fun activities, educational booths, community resources, and giveaways to support students and families. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local organizations and prepare for the upcoming school season.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Back-to-School Bash
Saturday, August 2, 9am – 11am
OCSO, 2500 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32804
There will be free backpacks with school supplies, games, music, and more! There will also be a variety of vendors and community resources for you to take advantage of.
2025 Back to School Giveaway
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM
Florida Technical College – Kissimmee Campus, Kissimmee, FL
Join this annual family event with music, games, and community fun. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students.
Free to attend; no ticket required. Bring the whole family for a great start to the school year!
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 2, 11am – 4pm
Zanders Park & Bouler Pool
362 11th Street, Winter Garden, FL
Get the supplies you need to head back to school while enjoying a fun end-of-summer event!
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, the Back to School Bash is a free family-friendly event for Winter Garden families. The fun, end-of-summer event includes a FREE backpack & school supplies giveaway, free food, an interactive DJ, a foam party, water activities, relay races, community vendors, and more!
Ready, Set, Learn! Back-to-School Health Fair
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 9am – 1pm
Children’s Safety Village
910 Fairvilla Road, Orlando, FL 32808
Health services are provided at no cost to Orange County students in grades K-12! Free school physicals, vision and hearing screenings, basic dental services, bike helmet and fitting, backpacks with school supplies, activities, games, giveaways, door prizes, and more! Parent or legal guardian must be present for services. Please bring child’s medical records. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can sign up here.
Back to School Event
Sunday, August 3, 9am – 2pm
Longwood Community Building
200 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
The Longwood Police Department will host its 6th Annual Back to School event. Longwood & Seminole County Residents can pick up their entry tickets at the Longwood Police Department Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, July 8 – August 1, and Central Florida Residents can pick up entry tickets Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, July 22 – August 1. ID is required.
Back to School Supply Giveaway at Foxtail Coffee Longwood
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 6:30am – 6:00pm
Foxtail Coffee, 385 S US Hwy 17-92, Longwood, FL
Kick off the school year with coffee and free school supplies. Receive school essentials with every purchase while supplies last.
Men’s Closet 4th Annual Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway
Sunday, August 3, 11am – 2pm
Men’s Closet
5510 West Colonial Drive #STE 102 Orlando, FL 32808
They will be giving away backpacks, school supplies, personal hygiene items, free hair braiding, and free haircuts to kids and teens. The event will feature family-friendly activities like face painting, balloon animals, free food, and a video gaming truck.
This is a local neighborhood event to give back to the community. Entrance is free for everyone!
- Schoolchildren must be present with parent to receive a backpack
- 1 backpack per child
- Ticket does not guarantee backpack
4th Annual Future Billionaire Back to School Fundraiser & Giveaway
Sunday, August 3, 1pm – 4pm
Eustis Community Center
601 Northshore Drive Eustis, FL 32726
The 4th Annual Future Billionaire Back to School Bash is back—bigger, bolder, and powered by purpose.
Billionaire Learning Academy & Knowledge Centre (BLAKC) is giving away 250 backpacks filled with school supplies, clothes, and essentials to students and families in the Eustis community, plus bikes, books, and prizes for kids who participate in the day’s fun and engaging event activities.
This year, families can also enter to win an exclusive Mario Tickets Family Prize Package, a special part of our fundraising raffle that supports ongoing youth programs at BLAKC.
This event is sold out, but check back for updates.
Back to School Family Fun Night
Wednesday, August 6, 3pm – 7pm
Center for Health and Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Avenue #800 Winter Park, FL 32792
You and your family will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including arts and crafts; lawn games, and live music
Refreshments will also be provided and you’re welcome to stop by any time during the two-hour Family Fun Night. registration is free but required. When registering, please include the number of people in your family you expect to attend.
14th Annual Back to School Expo
Saturday, August 9, 11am – 4pm
Altamonte Mall
Connect face-to-face with education, health, and family-focused organizations and companies. It’s also Florida’s tax-free school shopping weekend, so stock up on clothing and other items at the mall and save money
- Representatives from the Orlando Magic
- Animals from the Central Florida Zoo
- Live gators from Gatorland
- Learn about college savings, educational aids, sports activities, and more
BONUS IDEA!
Get ready to join Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine for the 18th Annual Back to School Fair, presented with pride by Hillsborough County Public Schools, happening on Sales Tax Holiday Saturday! That means you can shop for all your school needs without worrying about sales tax.
It’s the ultimate opportunity to check off your back-to-school shopping list.
Tell your friends: Saturday, August 2! The Back to School Fair is taking over the spacious and air-conditioned WestShore Plaza Mall in Tampa from 10am to 2pm.
Boxi Park’s Back to School Bash
2025 TBA
Boxi Park, Lake Nona
Are you ready to kick off the new school year in the most exciting way possible? Join Boxi Park for their Back to School Bash, a fun-filled event that will make going back to school a celebration to remember.
