Celebrating with a Back To School Bash And Saying Goodbye to Summer

It’s that time of year again. All across Gainesville, kids are outwardly dreading and inwardly looking forward to the start of the school year. Sure, they’ll mourn the loss of days full of pleasant nothing– cartoon marathons, Fortnite tournaments, and grudgingly paying a visit to the outside world at their parents’ request. But as the days drag on and the thermometer refuses to relent, they’ll start to look forward to having something to do every day, seeing their friends, and maybe even learning a thing or two. And it’s with that in mind that we’re partnering with Fun4GatorKids to start off the school year in style with our Back To School Bash.

To say goodbye to every child’s most precious season, we’re hosting one more day full of summer fun at our Back To School Bash. Through our partnership with Fun4GatorKids, we’re bringing in balloon artists, bounce houses, and face painters so kids can forget about desks and chalkboards for a few hours. While the kids are busy goofing off, parents can peruse the booths of over 20 youth organizations to figure out what’s going to keep their tiny tornados of energy busy after school. Each of these booths will have a fun activity or back-to-school handout at the ready.

The event will also be marked by a number of live performances from music groups, dance studios, and martial art centers, coordinated by the fine folks at Fun4GatorKids. Attendees can enjoy food from a number of vendors and on-site Celebration Pointe restaurants as they take in the shows. Several charities will also be hosting raffles to raise funds for their important causes, including Food 4 Kids and Alachua County Tools for Schools.

We hope you’ll join us at the City Walk in Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, August 4th as we kick off the school year and say farewell to summer vacation. The Back To School Bash should help relieve some of the stresses of back-to-school shopping, packing lunches, and last minute summer homework. To RSVP to the Back-to-School Bash, visit our event page.