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  1. 2025 Back To School Events In Hampton Roads! (& School Supplies!)

    Everyone is gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year in Hampton Roads! Here are some upcoming events to celebrate going back to school (some with free school supplies).

    August 22, 2025
  2. 2025 Virginia State Tax Holiday

    Friday, August 1, 2025 kicks off this season’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekend in Virginia!

    July 31, 2025
  3. Family Fun Day at Landstown Commons!

    A FREE Event at Landstown Commons on September 12, 2015 with bounce houses, face painting, fire trucks, sprinklers, and more!

    September 3, 2015
  4. Free Event: Aloha Back To School Festival

    Recreation games, sports competitions, face painting, inflatables, door prize drawings and refreshments – PLUS a school supply giveaway, while supplies last.

    August 26, 2015
  5. Back to School Community Day in Portsmouth

    A back-to-school event happening this weekend in Portsmouth! Free and open to the public.

    August 20, 2015
  6. Military Families – Back to School Bash at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

    This Friday, military families can head over to enjoy the Back to School Bash at Norfolk Naval Shipyard!

    August 12, 2015
  7. Back To School Bash (Free School Supplies)

    This event is happening in two locations this Saturday! On the campus of Bryant & Stratton in Hampton, and Virginia Beach. Make sure to RSVP, the free backpacks will be given first come, first served!…

    August 20, 2014
  8. Guest Post: 5 Tips for Saving Money on School Supplies in Hampton Roads

    Laura Oliver lives in Chesapeake, VA with her cat Bella. She helps her readers save big at www.afrugalchick.com In 2013 the average American household spent $577 on Back to School Items on an elementary school student.…

    July 30, 2014
  9. Impact 2013: Community Family Day

    Head over to Impact 2013: Community Family Day on Saturday for a back to school celebration including a book giveaway, outdoor activities, prizes, food, and more to kick off a new school year. This FREE…

    August 21, 2013
  10. Military Families- Back-to-School Carnival

    Military Families- Coming up at the JEB Fort Story Youth Center to help kick off the 2013-2014 School Year! Looking for local family fun this summer? Be sure to check out our lists of Activities,…

    August 16, 2013
  11. Ebook Download: Jackson’s First Day of School

    This book is currently a FREE download on Amazon but prices can change at any time so be sure to check the price before you purchase! Also, you can PERSONALIZE the book to your child’s name, just click…

    August 13, 2013
  12. Military Families- Back To School Extravaganza!

    Military Families! Save the date for this great Event! A Back To School Extravaganza! Where: Slade Cutter Athletic Park 100 Elementary Dr Norfolk, VA 23551 When: Friday, August 2, 2013 from 10am-1pm Cost:…

    July 31, 2013