Get ready for a fun-filled morning as Team UP Hastings, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, and the Hastings Branch Library host the Back to School Festival on Saturday, August 1st, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the Harris Community Center Gymnasium (400 E. Harris St., Hastings).

This free, family-friendly event brings together community organizations and resources to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Attendees can enjoy a Community Resource Fair, school-based resources, raffles, and family fun while accessing valuable back-to-school services.

Event highlights include:

Community Resource Fair for all ages
Back-to-school physicals provided by UF Health St. Johns Care Connect
Required immunizations for VPK/Kindergarten and 7th grade provided by the Florida Department of Health
Free school supplies (available for children living in ZIP codes 32145 and 32033)
Delicious food from The Simon's House
LifeSouth Blood Bus—community members are encouraged to donate

Important: Parents and children must be present to receive medical services and school supplies.

All families are welcome to attend. Join us for a morning of resources, community connections, and ba