As the hot summer days begin to fade away, anticipation builds for the start of a new school year. Whether you’re a student excited to reunite with friends or a parent preparing for a smooth transition, our 2024 Back to School Guide is sure to help. Let’s all have a great school year!

First Day of School Dates

First Day of School: Monday, August 26th

Back to School Prep

Wiggle Worms Children’s Hair Studio

7 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA
(215) 969-2399

Wiggle Worms Hair Studio is a children’s hair salon dedicated to making the salon experience for kids fun and positive.

Schedule a Teeth Cleaning at Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters

Philadelphia, Dresher, Jenkintown, and Newtown Square, PA

Doc Bresler’s specializes in dentistry for children and adolescents in a warm, caring, and “child-friendly” environment. As pediatric dentists, the 2-3 years of additional training after dental school has prepared the team for the unique dental needs of every child. The offices serve infants, children, teens, and children with special health care needs.

Get a Pediatric Eye Exam

Fox Chase Family Eye Care, 7834 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

For children, a crucial aspect of their health at each stage of life, includes vision. Routine kids’ eye exams are a great way to help your child succeed in school! Eye care specialists estimate that about 80% of classroom learning is taught visually. Schedule an eye exam today!

Shopping & Events

2024 K-12 Philly School Fair

PA Convention Center: 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA
September 27, 3-6 pm & September 28, 10 am – 2 pm

Learn about over 200 K-12 schools, and 30+ community organizations serving school-aged children, and a robust information and application center where families can learn how to apply and submit applications of different school types. It’s Philly’s one stop shop for all things school-selection, including admissions advice, application tips, important school program information and more.

Back to School Family Event

Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
August 25, 10 am – 1 pm

Have a fun-filled day at the Back To School Family Event! The Philadelphia Zoo is excited to offer Free School Supplies and Free Food for all attendees. Bring your family and enjoy a day of games, activities, and community bonding as you gear up for the new school year. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to stock up on supplies and have a great time together.

Back to School Bus Tour

Roosevelt all, 2329 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA
August 17th, 10 am – 2 pm

Prepare for a new school year at Roosevelt Mall. There will be free backpacks while supplies last, back to school tips and information, free immunizations and school physicals, free snacks and frozen treats, educational activities, and more.

Back to School Car Show

Piccoli Playground, 4359 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
August 25th, 12 pm – 5 pm

The goal of this car show is to raise supplies for children starting school in September 2024. It’s a day full of different events bringing our community together for a great purpose. All makes and models are welcomed to enter and join the show. Registration is from 10 am to 12 pm.

Tutoring Services

Tutor Delphia

2928 Poplar Street, Philadelphia, PA
www.phillytutors.com/

Tutor Delphia is a small, private tutoring company in Philadelphia specializing in high-quality, one-0n-on tutoring for test prep, academic subjects, and computer training.

Sylvan Learning of Philadelphia

6537 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 543-3939

Sylvan Learning of Philadelphia focuses on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning. Services are offered in person and online.

Take Action Tutoring Company

1100 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 510-9949

Take Action Tutoring is a tutoring company currently located in the Philadelphia area. They provide one on one or group tutoring to children from preschool to 10th grade. Their tutoring program helps children improve academically, socially, and helps boost their confidence.

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