It's almost time to head back to the classroom, which means it's time for the annual Back to School Festival! This year's event will be at the W.E. Harris Community Center (400 E. Harris St., Hastings) from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Come for school-based resources, physicals from UF Health St. Johns, food from The Simon's House, a school supply giveaway, raffles, and more! Parents and kids must be present to receive school supplies, and they must live in the zip codes 32145 or 32033.

For more information, contact Tess Simpson at (904)-209-0375 or Emily Fox at (904) 827-6972. To donate school supplies, call Terri Beverly at (904) 827-6974.