The City of St. Petersburg Back to School Community Resources Guide 2026

The City of St. Petersburg Back to School Community Resources Guide 2026

July 17, 2025 --The City of St. Petersburg is helping students and families prepare for the 2026-2027 school year by highlighting a variety of free back-to-school events and resources offered by community organizations throughout the city.

From backpack giveaways and school supply distributions to health fairs, wellness events, and family festivals, these events are designed to help students start the new school year ready to learn.

Saturday, July 18

Abundant Life Ministries Youth Explosion- Back to School Bash
12 p.m. until supplies run out (first come, first served)
Church of God in Christ
2051 9th Ave. S

South County Palooza- Head Start
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
3600 Fairfield Ave. S

Saturday, July 25

Bright Futures Expo: Back-to-School & Wellness Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Harbordale Park
6th St. S & East Harbor Dr. S

*Open to South St. Pete CRA Families, hosted by ICare St. Pete

Evara Health, Junior League St. Pete and St. Petersburg College Present: Back to School Care Fair 2026

8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Evara Health Johnnie Ruth Clarke
1344 22nd St. S

Back to School Carnival
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3773 Central Ave

Back2School- Advance Auto Parts & Mercy and Grace Community
3 p.m.
3050 22nd Ave. N

Saturday, August 1

Young Influencers Program Back to School Event
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center
1000 28th St. S

Bounce Back to School 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway
4 - 7 p.m.
Deuces Park
2185 9th Ave. S

Pinellas Pal Back to School Event 2026
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Lealman Exchange Community Center (LEX)
5175 45th St. N

Tuesday, August 4

St. Pete Fire Rescue Cool Treats & Safe Streets
4 - 6 p.m.
Fire Station 11
5100 31st St. S

Friday, August 7

The City of St. Petersburg Presents: End of Summer Bash
5 - 8 p.m.
Campbell Park
601 14th St. S

Saturday, August 8

Crunk Coco's Annual Back 2 School Festival
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Child's Park Rec Center
4301 13th Ave. S

Information about Pinellas County Schools

• Student Registration

• School Bell Times

• Directory of Schools

• Transportation

• Free and Reduced Meals

Prints for a Purpose

Make a difference in the lives of local students during the 2026-27 school year! Join us for Mentoring Matters: Prints for Purpose, a free fingerprinting event designed to help individuals become approved school volunteers and mentors through the City's partnership with Pinellas County Schools.

Because fingerprinting is one of the main requirements for school-based volunteering and mentoring, this event removes the financial barrier by covering the cost for individuals who want to get involved and support local students. Registration for the event is free for the first 100 individuals.

Thursday, August 6
12- 3 p.m.
President Barack Obama Main Library
3745 9th Ave. N

To register, visit stpete.org/printsforpurpose