August 2nd, 2025, at Westshore Plaza

Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!

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Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back to School Fair is during the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday! This means you won’t have to pay sales tax on most of your school-related purchases! (Click here for more info on Sales Tax Holiday) What a great time to get your school shopping done!

Back to School Fair is taking over WestShore Plaza mall in Tampa, a giant air-conditioned indoor mall from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, August 2nd, and you won’t want to miss it!

RSVP using our free signup form here!

Last year we had some awesome entertainment!

  • Meet and take pictures with mascots from local sports teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Lightning!
  • Pose for pictures, listen to a story, and sing with the Princesses of Parties with Character!
  • Get your face painted by Childlike Productions!
  • FREE Backpacks to the FIRST 1,000 Kids in line!
  • Drawings and contests throughout the day!
  • Over 50 different vendors, including non-profits, schools, activity providers and more!
  • Enjoy performances, games, and activities throughout the event.
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!

2025 Presenters, Sponsors, Partners and Exhibitors

Hillsborough County Public Schools presents:
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!

Straight A's Sponsor:
Florida KidCare
Hillsborough County Public Schools presents the 18th Annual Back To School Fair!

Class Sponsors:
Aetna
Cove Behavioral Health
Patel Conservatory
Imagine Orthodontic Studio
AdventHealth Tampa
New Worlds Reading Initiative


Exhibitors:
Barrett School of Music
Burnetti, P.A.
Children's Board of Tampa Bay
Easterseals
ECC of Hillsborough
Florida Blue
Fun Foodie Mama + Family Resource and Craft Blog
Hillsborough County Department of Children's Services
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
I9 Sports
iCode Westchase
Kroger Delivery
Lost Pearl Pirate Ship
LunchBoxMafia
McIlwain Dentistry
PopStroke
Simply Healthcare
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library
Teachers Federal Credit Union
TGH Imaging


Click Here for information on becoming an Exhibitor or a Sponsor, or contact Tampa Bay Parenting at 813.949.4400 or email ads@tbparenting.com today – exhibitor and sponsor space is very limited!