Back To School Events in the Orlando Area 2025
- Alastair Mac
- Jul 15
- 11 min read
Updated: Aug 8
We've brought together all the back to school events for families throughout Central Florida.
It feels like summer has zipped by in the blink of an eye, and as students in Orlando, and the surrounding areas get ready to head back to school, its time for families to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Here in Central Florida there are lots of back to school events to help families get organized, with back to school events typically include an array of resources for students and their families, including information on various topics related to education, health, and so much more.
Many event include backpack giveaways, free food, entertainment, family fun, and much more!
Back To School Events In Orlando 2025
Before attending any of the events listed here, please contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can and do occur.
Events are listed in date order:
July 19, 2025
Cypress Creek High School, Orlando
This exciting, free community event is designed to help families launch into the new school year with confidence, support, and resources. We’re thrilled to be part of it, sharing information that empowers parents and protects children from online dangers.
Paving the Way Foundation will be there offering advice, tools, and guidance on how to keep your children safe—online and offline—as they navigate today’s digital world.
FREE backpacks & school supplies. FREE immunizations. Kids Fun Zone and FREE food. Plus community resources for: Mentoring, tutoring, counseling, gun safety, after-school programs, neighborhood safety and more!
July 19, 2025
John Bridges Community Center, Apopka
This exciting, free community event is designed to help families launch into the new school year with confidence, support, and resources. We’re thrilled to be part of it, sharing information that empowers parents and protects children from online dangers.
Paving the Way Foundation will be there offering advice, tools, and guidance on how to keep your children safe—online and offline—as they navigate today’s digital world.
FREE backpacks & school supplies. FREE immunizations. Kids Fun Zone and FREE food. Plus community resources for: Mentoring, tutoring, counseling, gun safety, after-school programs, neighborhood safety and more!
August 2, 2025
First Presbyterian Church of Eustis, 117 South Center Street, Eustis
Class is almost in session and Florida Blue wants to help you be prepared! Join us for Back to School: Fuel the Future, a family-friendly event featuring FREE school supply giveaways*, fun activities for the kids, and resources to help students start the school year strong. Learn more about Florida Blue member benefits and how we’re supporting healthy, successful school years in our communities. We can’t wait to see you there!
July 19, 2025
Sanford Church of Christ: 1500 South Park Avenue Sanford
Come join us at the Sanford Church of Christ for a day filled with fun, games, and FREE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. It’s the perfect way to get pumped up for the year ahead!
July 23, 2025
Urban Air Adventure Park (Hamlin)
Are you searching for the perfect pediatrician? Or maybe a trustworthy tutor, skilled orthodontist, or exciting classes for your kids? Look no further! The Horizon West Kids Expo is Your Parenting Hub: Discover, Explore, and Learn!
Here’s a sneak peek of what you'll find: Pediatricians, Tutors (Math, Reading, Science), After-School Programs, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists, Art Classes, Sports Programs, Summer Camps, Child Care Services, Family Therapists, STEM Programs, Private Schools, Parenting Workshops and more.
Mark your calendars for this exciting event at Urban Air Adventure Park Hamlin on July 23 from 5 pm to 8 pm! While you explore a variety of local products and services tailored just for your kids, let them dive into endless fun and play at the adventure park!
July 26, 2025
Colonial High School, Orlando
This exciting, free community event is designed to help families launch into the new school year with confidence, support, and resources. We’re thrilled to be part of it, sharing information that empowers parents and protects children from online dangers.
Paving the Way Foundation will be there offering advice, tools, and guidance on how to keep your children safe—online and offline—as they navigate today’s digital world.
FREE backpacks & school supplies. FREE immunizations. Kids Fun Zone and FREE food. Plus community resources for: Mentoring, tutoring, counseling, gun safety, after-school programs, neighborhood safety and more!
July 26, 2025
Bithlo Community Center, Blitho
This exciting, free community event is designed to help families launch into the new school year with confidence, support, and resources. We’re thrilled to be part of it, sharing information that empowers parents and protects children from online dangers.
Paving the Way Foundation will be there offering advice, tools, and guidance on how to keep your children safe—online and offline—as they navigate today’s digital world.
FREE backpacks & school supplies. FREE immunizations. Kids Fun Zone and FREE food. Plus community resources for: Mentoring, tutoring, counseling, gun safety, after-school programs, neighborhood safety and more!
July 26, 2025
1951 Dora Avenue Tavares
Come join us for a fun-filled day at our Backpack Bash event! Get ready to enjoy free school supply giveaway, food, games, activities, and more at 1951 Dora Ave. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to have a blast! See you there!
July 26, 2025
Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center: 2380 Smith Street Kissimmee,
Join us at the Kissimmee City Chambers Park Community Center for a day filled with fun activities, music, and more! Get ready to kick off the new school year with a bang at this exciting in-person event.
Don't miss out on the chance to hang out with friends, meet new people, and enjoy some delicious food. Whether you're a student, parent, or teacher, this event is perfect for everyone looking to have a great time before heading back to school. Come and celebrate the end of summer with us at the Back To School Jam!
July 26, 2025
3100 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando
Come on out to the 22nd Annual Back to School Festival hosted by the Caribbean Community Connection of Orlando, Inc. This vibrant community event is all about celebration, connection, and support as we get ready to head back to school!
Enjoy: Delicious Food, Music & Entertainment, Door Prizes, School Supplies, Kiddie Corner Fun, Health & Resource Fair, and more.
This is a beautiful opportunity to come together as a community and support our kids as they get ready to head back into the classroom—empowered, excited, and prepared!
July 26, 2025
Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo
Get ready to send summer off in style at Oviedo Mall’s Back 2 School Bash — presented by Precious Fine Jewelers — happening Saturday, July 26th from 11am–5pm! We’re turning up the fun before the first bell rings with back-to-school deals, a lively vendor marketplace, hands-on activities for all ages, and the return of our crowd favorite — the School Supply Scavenger Hunt!
It’s the perfect day for families to shop, play, and check off that school supply list in a fun, interactive way. Whether you're a parent prepping for the fall, a student ready to celebrate, or just looking for something fun to do — this event has something for everyone!
July 26, 2025
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 412 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville
This FREE community event will feature: Balloon animals, face painting, a live DJ, free food, and giveaways galore!
August 2, 2025
Curry Ford Campus, 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando
Michigan Street Campus, 2740 East Michigan Street, Orlando
Red Bug Lake Campus, 2641 Red Bug Lake Rd. Casselberry
Let’s conquer the back-to-school season together! Attendees at all three locations have the opportunity to enjoy interactive Kids Zone and receive free food and “Back to School” themed photos. Dress your student for success for a photo taken by a professional photographer.
August 2, 2025
Encore at Avalon Park,13798 Cygnus Drive, Orlando
Alive Church and the Avalon Park Foundation are partnering to bring the community a brand-new and expanded Back to School Bash at Encore at Avalon Park.
Free school supplies will be distributed to elementary and middle school students. One bag per student. Students must be present. Supplies available while they last. The event will also include: Dunk tank, community vendors, face painting, clothing donations, and more.
August 2, 2025
Union Park Elementary School, 1600 Dean Rd, Orlando
The Outpouring Orlando invites you to our Back to School Backpack Drive-Thru at Union Park Elementary School!
We’re helping students head back to school with confidence! Join us for our FREE Back-to-School Backpack Drive-Thru — a community event where families can pick up backpacks filled with essential school supplies.
August 2, 2025
2910 Maguire Rd, Suite 1009, Ocoee
Event is free of charge, instead please bring school supply donations to give back to our local teachers, schools and community! Listen to music and play games with our DJ! Support local small businesses partners and wellness-oriented pop ups! Participate in family friendly art activities! AND MORE!
August 2, 2025
Joseph N. Davis Community Center, 2547 Bruce D. Buggs St., Melbourne
Join the City of Melbourne at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center for this huge Back to School Backpack Giveaway event! There will be entertainment, prizes, food, haircuts, community resources and backpacks with supplies to help everyone start the school year off right!
One backpack per child (must be present), while supplies last.
August 2 - 3, 2025
Children's Safety Village of Central Florida, Orlando
This incredible Back-to-School Health Fair takes place on August 2nd and 3rd, at the Children’s Safety Village in Orlando!
FREE Services for K-12 Orange County students: School & sports physicals, vision, hearing, and dental screenings, FREE backpacks with school supplies, FREE bike helmets and fittings, touch-a-truck experience with Orange County Fire Rescue, fun games, giveaways, and prizes.
Parents—this is your one-stop shop to get your kids ready for a healthy and successful school year! A parent or legal guardian must be present, and don't forget your child's medical records!
August 2, 2025
Barnett Park, Orlando
This exciting, free community event is designed to help families launch into the new school year with confidence, support, and resources. We’re thrilled to be part of it, sharing information that empowers parents and protects children from online dangers.
Paving the Way Foundation will be there offering advice, tools, and guidance on how to keep your children safe—online and offline—as they navigate today’s digital world.
FREE backpacks & school supplies. FREE immunizations. Kids Fun Zone and FREE food. Plus community resources for: Mentoring, tutoring, counseling, gun safety, after-school programs, neighborhood safety and more!
August 2, 2025
BridgePrep Academy of St. Cloud
Free backpacks. Free haircuts. food. Music. Games. Giveaways. EVERYTHING your family needs to kick off the school year RIGHT!
August 2, 2025
Florida Blue: 434 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park
Join us for a family-friendly event featuring FREE school supply giveaways and fun activities for the whole family! Class is almost in session and Florida Blue wants to help you be prepared!
Join us for Back to School: Fuel the Future, a family-friendly event featuring FREE school supply giveaways, fun activities for the kids, and resources to help students start the school year strong. Learn more about Florida Blue member benefits and how we’re supporting healthy, successful school years in our communities. We can’t wait to see you there!
August 2, 2025
Florida Blue: 2601 South US Hwy 27 Clermont
Join us for a family-friendly event featuring FREE school supply giveaways and fun activities for the whole family! Class is almost in session and Florida Blue wants to help you be prepared!
Join us for Back to School: Fuel the Future, a family-friendly event featuring FREE school supply giveaways, fun activities for the kids, and resources to help students start the school year strong. Learn more about Florida Blue member benefits and how we’re supporting healthy, successful school years in our communities. We can’t wait to see you there!
August 2, 2025
Zanders Park & Bouler Pool, 362 11th Street, Winter Garden
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, the Back to School Bash is a free, family-friendly event for Winter Garden families.
Get the supplies you need to head back to school while enjoying a fun end-of-summer event! 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.
August 2, 2025
Elks Lodge Winter Park: 4755 Howell Branch Road Winter Park
Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Elks Lodge Winter Park as we celebrate heading back to school! Get ready for games, music, food, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off the new school year and catch up with friends. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars now! ALL children will require a ticket for entry and to claim their free backpack and school supplies. Adults do not require a ticket for entry.
August 3, 2025
Wedgefield School, 3835 Bancroft Boulevard, Orlando
End the Summer with a splash at our Foam Party and Carnival on Aug 3, 11 am-1 pm.
Join us as for the perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer with friends and neighbors.
We will have Family Friendly Music, Food Trucks and Farmers Market. More details about the event will be coming your way soon, but mark your calendars now for an afternoon of foam-tastic fun!
August 3, 2025
Men’s Closet, 5510 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway" in Orlando, FL, on Sunday, August 3rd, from 11 am to 2 pm at Men’s Closet.
This event is open and free to the public. We will have backpacks, school supplies, and personal hygiene items for children, face painting, free haircuts, balloon animals, a gaming truck, workshops, free food, music, and multiple vendors on site. Please join us for this event to give back to the community, entrance is free for everyone!
August 6, 2025
Commons Co-op Market, 220 S. Edinburgh Dr, Winter Park
Kick off the school year with a fun-filled, family-focused evening at our Back to School Bash! This collaborative event, presented by the Winter Park Health Foundation and AdventHealth, combines our Family Fun Night and Commons Co-Op Local Market. Pediatrician Q&A, art activities, lawn games and interactive play zones, vendors.
August 9, 2025
Altamonte Mall, 451 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs
The Back to School Expo is your chance to connect face-to-face with education, health, and family-focused organizations—all in one place! Plus, Florida’s Tax-Free Holiday means exclusive savings on school essentials. Prizes, Discounts & Giveaways! Discover exciting vendors and resources.
Enjoy back-to-school deals and special promotions. Participate in giveaways for a chance to WIN fantastic prizes! Free Admission – No Ticket Required!
August 9, 2025
Hopkins Park, St. Cloud
This exciting community event will feature a backpack giveaway, fun activities, and an opportunity for families to get ready for the new school year in a festive and supportive environment.
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