Once Upon a Child Kick-Off Event
Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Once Upon a Child Hyde Park, 3880-D Paxton Ave., Cincinnati
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Browse a huge selection of everything your kids need for school for a low price – athletic wear, jeans, shoes, jackets, hoodies, uniforms, clothes and more! Plus save even more with tax-free shopping! 
 
Back to School Stroll & Shop at Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Rookwood Commons and Pavilion, 3805 Edwards Road, Cincinnati
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Stroll around and shop at the center! Each family gets a custom shopping bag to browse the local vendors and grab some goodies and giveaways; plus everyone can enjoy entertainment from the Cincinnati Circus, and take advantage of a “Touch-a-Truck” by the Norwood Police and Fire Departments.
 
Liberty Center Back to School Block Party
Sunday, August 4, 2 – 4 p.m.
Park, Square and Sabin Hall, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Butler County
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Presented by the Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Advisory Committee, this fun block party will be loaded with activities including health screenings, a variety of kids’ activities, snacks, vision testings and tons more!
 
Reach Out Lakota School Supply Park Pack
Monday, August 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Fort Liberty Playground, Hamilton
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Come out and help Reach Out Lakota with their back-to-school efforts and help pack up writing utensils in pencil bags for local high school students. Help needed! All ages are welcome! Host by Moms on a Mission.
 
Family Back-to-School Party
Saturday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons, 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek
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Come out to this free back-to-school party featuring Mr.C and his hair raising science fun!
 
Back to School Pool Party at the YMCA
Saturday, August 3, 12 – 3 p.m.
Carl H. Lindner YMCA, 1425B Linn St., Cincinnati
It’s a luau-themed pool party! Grab a walking taco with some refreshments while enjoying entertainment and water games! Plus take advantage of cool giveaways, and get their quick, the first 25 families receive a free bag with school supplies!
 
Mother / Daughter Back to School Shopping Party
Tuesday, August 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kenwood Athleta, 7875 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati
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A great way to spend some quality mommy and daughter time before the school year begins! Enjoy a unique shopping party, complete with hair braiding by Paragon Salon and mother/daughter facials by Cypress Beauty. There will be refreshments and awesome giveaways, too! 
 
Middle School Back-to-School Party 
Tuesday, August 6, 7 – 9 p.m.
Wyoming Swim Club, 1239 Firewood Drive, Cincinnati
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Wyoming, WSC members AND non-members are invited to this fun back-to-school party! (no siblings; non-members will need to take a WSC swim test before getting in the pool if they have not done so already this summer.) $3 per student includes a pool party and a cool treat.
 
5th Grade Back to School Party
Monday, August 5, 7 – 9 p.m. 
Wyoming Swim Club, 1239 Firewood Drive, Cincinnati
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This cool swim party is for all 5th graders in Wyoming, WSC members AND non-members (no siblings; non-members will need to take a WSC swim test before getting in the pool if they have not done so already this summer.) $2 per student covers pool party and cool treat.