Get ready, families from Burlington to Hillsborough! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars? Fun back-to-school events from Burlington to Hillsborough? Where to go back-to-school shopping?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
School Calendars for Burlington-Hillsborough
Alamance Burlington School System
First day for ABSS: Monday, August 26
Orange County Schools
First day for OCS: Monday, August 26
Private & Charter Schools
Check out our Local Business Directory's Education section for a full list. (While you're there check out the comprehensive lists of local businesses offering Afterschool and Extracurricular options, too!)
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Back-to-School Events in Burlington-Hillsborough
Saturday, 8/3
- Back to School Bash by Gibsonville Recreation at downtown Gibsonville Green
- Back to School Bash Family Event at Christian Bible Fellowship, Burlington
Tuesday, 8/6
- National Night Out Back to School Bash by Burlington Housing Authority at Crump Village, Burlington
Thursday, 8/8
- FREE Cone Health Community Wellness Event at Eli Whitney Community Center, Graham
Saturday, 8/10
- Dog Days Back to School Bash at Efland-Cheeks Community Center, Efland
- Back to School Giveaway at North Park - Sertoma Building, Burlington
- Back to School Backpack Giveawayat Eastside Baptist Church, Mebane
- Back to School Bash at Tanger Outlets, Mebane
- Free Craft for Kids & Extra Savings for Parents (Aug = Color-Your-Own Pencil Pouch) at JC Penney Stores
- Back to School Makerspace, Grades 6-12 at Orange County Public Library, Hillsborough
- Safe BTS Clothing Drive Shopping Day at Trailhead Church, Graham
Friday, 8/16
- Parents Night Out Art Party - Back to School Bash at Miss Kim's Children's Dance & Arts, Burlington
Saturday, 8/17
- Back to School at Burwell: Tales of Antebellum Teachers in Hillsborough at Burwell School, Hillsborough
- Community Day by Elon First Baptist Churchat Elon Baptist Church, Elon
- Annual Back to School Bash at Queens Chapel AME Church, Burlington
- Back to School Bash! at Alamance Crossing Shopping Center, Burlington
- Back to School Bash at Powerline Church of the Nazarene, Burlington
Sunday, 8/18
- Back to School Bash & Vendor Event at Glen Raven Park
Monday, 8/19
- Back 2 School Supply Giveaway at Fairview Park, Hillsborough
Know of a community back-to-school event in Burlington-Hillsborough we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough calendar now!
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Back-to-School Haircuts in Burlington
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut?
- Entheos Barber Co. Local moms say this local business often offers Back-to-School specials. Macaroni KID is awaiting confirmation from the business for Fall 2024. Head to their site for the latest info.
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in the Burlington-Hillsborough area that we're missing? Email mackidburlington-hillsborough@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
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Back to School Shopping from Burlington-Hillsborough
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for new-to-us clothes in the area that are locally owned, have great deals, and help reduce waste by reusing gently used items:
Ann Hope's Corner by Peter Rabbit Consignment, Burlington
Bear Bottom Kids Consignment Store, Gibsonville
Jack and Jill Cash and Consign, Burlington
Little Blessings Consignments, Graham
Mommy and Me Resales, Hillsborough
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email mackidburlington-hillsborough@macaronikid.com and we'll get it added!
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