Pack your backpacks! Fill up your water bottles! It’s almost time for Tucson kids and teens to hit the books and head back to school.
We have everything you need and want to know about back-to-school events, deals, freebies, and important dates.
First Day of School in Tucson
- Altar Valley School District – Thursday, August 3, 2017
- Amphitheater Public Schools – Thursday, August 10, 2017
- Calvary Chapel Christian School – Wednesday, August 2, 2017
- Catalina Foothills School District – Thursday, August 10, 2017
- Continental Elementary School District – Wednesday, August 9, 2017
- Desert Christian Schools – Monday, August 14, 2017
- Flowing Wells Unified School District – Thursday, August 10, 2017
- Marana Unified School District – Monday, August 7, 2017
- Pusch Ridge Christian Academy – Friday, August 4, 2017
- Quest for Education and Arts – Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- Sahuarita Unified School District – Monday, August 7, 2017
- Salpointe Catholic High School – Wednesday, August 9, 2017
- Sunnyside Unified School District – Wednesday, August 2, 2017
- Tanque Verde Unified School District – Thursday, August 3, 2017
- Tucson Unified School District – Thursday, August 3, 2017
- Tucson Waldorf School – Wednesday, August 16, 2017
- Vail School District – First Day for K8 is July 17, 2017; First Day for High School is July 21, 2017
- Veritas Academy of Tucson – Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Back-To-School Events in Tucson
JULY 15- Back to School Bash
Tucson City Council Member Shirley Scott and her Ward 4 will host the 17th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 15. The event will feature free backpacks, free school supplies, free haircuts, free bike helmets and booster seats, and a free pancake breakfast.
- Location: Clements Recreation Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr., Tucson
- Time: 8:00am-11:00am
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JULY 18 – Back to School Wellness Fair
Sunnyside Unified School District is hosting a Back to School Wellness Fair on Tuesday, July 18th. In addition to the Resource Fair, families will have access to free wellness services such as immunizations, sports physicals, vision screenings, and dental screenings. Free backpacks and school supplies to the first 1,000 students (K-8th grade) who attend.
- Location: Los Ranchitos Opportunity Center, 2054 E. Ginter Rd., Tucson
- Time: 9:00am-noon
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JULY 22 – Backpack Event
Vision Church is providing backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, sports physicals, and clothing to Tucson students on Saturday, July 22. Students must accompany parents to receive a backpack.
- Location: Marana Middle School, 11285 E. Grier Rd., Marana
- Time: 8:00am-11:00am
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JULY 27-29 – Just Between Friends Back-To-School Sale
Just Between Friends is a children’s and maternity resale franchise. Save 50-90% off retail prices on Children’s Clothing (infant through teen sizes), Maternity Clothing, Infant Care Items (diaper pails, bottles, nursing items), Kid Furnishings (room decor, furniture, pack-n-play), Toys & Play Equipment (large, small, indoor, outdoor), Books, DVDs, Games, Video Games & Systems, Arts & Crafts (party supplies, arts/crafts), Strollers & Car Seats, and Sporting Goods.
- Location: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson
- Time: 7/27 (10am-8pm, $2 admission), 7/28 (10am-6pm, free admission), 7/29 (8am-5pm, free admission, 1/2 price day).
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JULY 28 – School Readiness Night
Mark your calendar for School Readiness Night on Friday, July 28. Designed for 3 to 5 -year-olds, the event will feature 8 rooms of skills and tools that will help little ones get ready for preschool or kindergarten. Admission is $3 per person. Planned activities include: • Handling feelings and emotions • Sorting, cutting, lacing • ABCs • Patience, kindness and sharing skills • Fun relays • Sitting in circle and listening • School supply grab bag.
- Location: Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson
- Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
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JULY 29 – Back to School Safety & Health Fair
The 5th Annual Kids Back to School Safety & Health Fair, presented by Safeway, will take place Saturday, July 29, 2017. Kids in grades K-12 and parents are encouraged to attend. Visit and chat with Tucson Police Officers from specialized units such as: Internet Crimes Against Children, Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training (S.T.A.R.T.), SWAT, K9, Bicycle, Bomb, SRO, Bully Patrol, Recruiting, and Motorcycle Units. The Tucson Police Officers will answer your questions, explain the equipment and gear they utilize to keep the community safe, and will provide your kids with expert safety information. Kids can also pick up much needed school supplies (while supplies last).
- Location: Park Place (Center Court), 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
- Time: 9:00am-11:00am
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JULY 29 – Badges and Backpacks
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting their annual Badges and Backpacks event on Saturday, July 29. They will be giving away free backpacks with supplies to school-aged children K-12. Backpacks are first come first served. Child must be present.
- Location: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson
- Time: 9:00am-noon
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JULY 29 -MakerFest Back to School Bash
At Maker Fest, families will tinker, invent, doodle, and create together! At each idea-sparking station, they’ll have a blast as they learn how their creative Master Maker made them for a unique purpose. Maker Fest helps them discover they’re God’s masterpiece! School supplies will be given away as door prizes.
- Location: Sabino Road Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson
- Time: 9:00am-noon
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AUG 5 – Free Back to School Immunization Event
Free back to school immunization event. Also available: dental and eye screenings for kids. Backpack and shoe voucher giveaways to qualified families. Information on healthcare coverage. Plus, face painting and giveaways.
- Location: El Rio Community Health Care Center, 839 W. Congress St., Tucson
- Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
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SEPT 2 – Back To School Block Party
You won’t want to miss the 2nd Annual Back to School Block Party at Golden Pin Lanes. Kids will get free bowling and shoe rental, a hot dog, chips and beverage, and a lunch bag from Marana-Foothills Optimist Club with school supplies (while supply lasts). A number of other vendors (General Dentistry 4 Kids, Sports Clips, and more!) will also be giving out free items. Admission is Free.
- Location: Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile, Tucson
- Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
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