Back-to-School Bash 2025
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Don't miss the Back to School Bash at Ting Pavilion this Saturday, August 2nd from 10am - 12pm!
Explore the Downtown Mall with the Back-to-School Bash Passport!
It's free, fun, and you could win a great prize for completing it.
Visit each store on the list and search for a picture on display of a special back-to-school
item. Once you find the item, write the magic word in your word bank. When you’ve found all six items, bring your completed word bank to the registration table to be entered into a drawing to win!
Happy Searching!
CLICK HERE to download the Passport (PDF).
Thank you to the following businesses who are participating stops on the Passport:
Thank you to the following businesses who have donated prizes for completed Passports:
- J Fenton Too
- Magpie Knits
- WTJU Radio
- Friends of Cville
- Albemarle County Public Schools
After you’ve checked out the Back to School Bash activities, explore the Downtown Mall! It’s Virginia Tax Free Weekend August 1-3, which is a bonus if you are on the hunt for supplies or first day ‘fits (as the kids say).
Learn more about what items are eligible for VA Tax Free Days, here: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday
A bit of something for everyone, here’s a suggested itinerary for your post-bash afternoon…
Virginia Discovery Museum
Ages: Preschool – Early Elementary
Museums on Us
Are you an account holder at Bank of America, Merrill or US Trust? You receive free admission on the first Saturday of each month.
Additionally, the museum has a Sponsored Admission program. Learn more here:
https://www.vadm.org/sponsored-admission-program
Get your Library Card at JMRL
Ages: All
Stop by the JMRL Central Library to apply for your library card. Already have one? See what’s new to check out or learn more about the myriad of services our local library provides. From sewing machines to 3D printing, there’s so much to explore!
Did you know? When you present your parking ticket from the Market or Water St. garages, the Library will validate for 3 hours.
Hello Comics
Ages 4+
Stop in to check out their collection of graphic novels, kid’s books and of course – Comics! Plan to come back on Sunday from 11am-1pm to make a free Comic Book Collage. Supplies are provided and they host this event every week! Ages 4+. More details: https://www.hellocomics.net/events
The Little Mermaid JR at The Paramount Theater
2+7pm call times
Learn more: https://theparamount.net/event/dmr-the-little-mermaid-jr/
Saturday After 5
Ting Pavilion 5:30pm
Alligator with Mojo Pie
You read that right! A free concert on a Saturday evening – sounds good to us! This group of Charlottesville talent plays early Grateful Dead tunes. Stop by and check it out!
https://www.tingpavilion.com/events/detail/saturday-after-five-alligator
Hungry? Check out our list of Family-Friendly Restaurants (Open on Saturdays)
We hope you enjoy a wonderful trip to the Downtown Mall during Back to School Bash!