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Hillsborough County Public Schools Back to School Fair at Westshore Plaza

  • When: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:00 am -  2:00 pm
  • Location: WestShore Plaza, 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609
  • Cost: Free

The 17th Annual Back to School Fair presented by Hillsborough County Public Schools will gather the best Tampa Bay has to offer to make the upcoming school year the best one yet! … and yes, it’s FREE!

This awesome back to school bash takes place INSIDE THE AIR CONDITIONED comfort of WestShore Plaza shopping mall on Sales Tax Holiday Saturday! This means you won’t have to pay sales tax on your school related purchases! What a great time to get your school shopping done!

FREE backpacks are given to the first 1,000 KIDS in the backpack line (Exact Location TBD - follow the signs in the mall) - the line for free backpacks usually starts to form around 9am, and there are just 1,000 backpacks to give out - so get there early and don't miss out!

Meet and take pictures with local sports teams mascots.
Pose for pictures, listen to a story, and sing with the Princesses of Parties with Character!
Get your face painted by Childlike Productions!
FREE Backpacks to the FIRST 1,000 KIDS in line!
Drawings and contests throughout the day! Enter HERE.
Over 50 different vendors, including non-profits, schools, activity providers and more!
Enjoy performances, games, and activities throughout the event.
The 17th Annual Back to School Fair and back to school bash on Saturday will start off bright and early at 10 a.m. with the first 1,000 kids who arrive receiving a FREE back to school book bag! From there, Tampa Bay's Back to School Fair and back to school bash will continue to rev up with live entertainment, hands on activities, workshops, speaker sessions, and so much more. In addition, local exhibitors will be providing all sorts of back to school related information including health & wellness, safety, private and public schools, resources, childcare, after school programs, school supplies, tutors, children’s retailers, finances and much more! And with 50+ retailers, Tampa's Back to School Fair at WestShore Plaza will give families the chance to get all of your back to school shopping done at the same time.

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