As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, families around Winter Park, Orlando, Maitland, and Apopka are gearing up for the back-to-school season. To make the transition smoother and more enjoyable, our community is hosting a variety of exciting events, including backpack giveaways, supply drives, festivals, and more. Whether you're looking to stock up on school essentials or enjoy some last-minute summer fun, these local events have something for everyone. Check out our comprehensive list of back-to-school events to ensure your family is prepared and excited for the new school year ahead! And make sure to tell them Macaroni Kid sent you! Check back often as we will add more events as we find them!
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July 31st
End of Summer Sock Hop at Maitland Library - Maitland
August 2nd
Barnett Park Back to School Fair - Orlando
OCSO Back to School Bash - Orlando
Back-to-School HEALTH FAIR - Orlando
MKU Baldwin Park Open House - Orlando
Back to School: Fuel the Future - Winter Park
2025 Back To School Giveaway- Florida Technical College - Orlando
Back to School Bash at Vicky Bakery - Orlando
Grand Opening - Young Chefs Academy - Maitland
Back to School Backpack Giveaway! - Altamonte Springs
Back to School Party - Sanford
Open House - Young Innovators Academy - Winter Park
Back to School Splash Bash! - Sorrento
Back-to-School Celebration! - Orlando
Back to School Bash at Canon Coffee - Apopka
August 3rd
Back-to-School HEALTH FAIR - Orlando
Men's Closet 2025 Back 2 School - Orlando
Back to School Event - Altamonte Springs
August 5th
Backpack Bling at OCLS - Eatonville
August 7th
Back to School with the Heelers at OCLS - Orlando
August 9th
Annual Back to School Open House - Maitland
15th Annual Back to School Expo - Altamonte Springs
Back to School Bash - Orlando
Back 2 School Giveaway - Apopka
Back-to-School Bash! - Apopka
August 11th
First-Day-of-School Celebration! - Winter Park Library
Back to School Giveaway - Apopka
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