Ah, the bittersweet symphony of summer’s end is upon us. The beach days are dwindling, the ice cream trucks are making their final rounds, and parents everywhere are both celebrating and dreading the return of the school year. But fear not, dear Clearwater residents, for this year, back-to-school preparation is getting a delightful twist! Imagine a world where you don’t have to fight the crowds in the stationery aisle or remortgage your house for that designer backpack your kid just has to have. Welcome to Clearwater’s Back to School events, where free school supplies and backpacks rain from the heavens like a confetti of practicality!
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Florida retailers give a tax break on all clothing items, backpacks and footwear $100 or less, school supplies $50 or less and the first $1,500 on personal computers or personal computer-related items. Runs July 29-Aug. 11. Get more information and details on qualifying items at floridarevenue.com/backtoschool .
Back to School Bash
Dozens of family resources offer up free school supplies and backpacks at this event with activities, a scavenger hunt and raffles. Free. July 27, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Westfield Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater
727-796-1070
https://communitymarketsandevents.com/2024-back-to-school-bash
Back 2 School Bash: Hope in the Park
This family event moves into the air-conditioned gym for a free community dinner, games, inflatables, school supplies and a food assistance drive-thru. Free. August 1, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Clearwater First Church of the Nazarene, 1875 Nursery Road, Clearwater
727-536-1498
www.clearwaternazarene.org/events/back-2-school-hope-in-the-park-efa76-grc2n-56rj2
Back 2 School Bash
The Student Advisory Board holds this celebration with food, games and free school supplies. Register at lotzofblessings.org . Free ( registration required ). August 7, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Lotz of Blessings, 1000 Lakeview Road, Clearwater
813-347-8308
www.lotzofblessings.org
City of Clearwater Back to School Series
Clearwater’s recreation centers are gearing up for an exciting Back-to-School Bash Series! Get ready for giveaways, pool parties and more as we prepare the new school year.
Events will be held at the following locations, on the list date and times:
Ross Norton Recreation Center : Free backpacks and school supplies on Friday, August 2, 2024, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free!
1426 S M.L.K. Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
727-562-4380
North Greenwood Recreation Center & Library : Free backpacks, music, wellness checks, free pool time, fun activities and food on Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free!
900 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
727-562-4590
Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Center : Swimming, music, grilled burgers and hot dogs on Friday, August 9, 2024, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The cost is $3 for adults with a recreation card and $6 without. For children, the cost is $2 with a recreation card and $4 without.
69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-462-6138
Morningside Recreation Center : Pool games, refreshments and music. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The cost is $2 with recreation card and $3 without.
2400 Harn Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33764
727-562-4280
www.facebook.com/cityofclearwater
As the summer sun sets on Clearwater, these fabulous events are your golden ticket to a stress-free back-to-school season. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also get to bask in the warm, fuzzy glow of community spirit. So, grab your calendar, mark those dates, and prepare to watch your little scholars strut into the new school year with backpacks full of promise and pockets full of savings.
Now, if only someone could figure out a way to get the kids to do their homework for free, we’d be all set!
For more information on these events and other community happenings, visit www.iloveclearwater.com/events .
Happy schooling, Clearwater!
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