Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio

Even though it feels like summer shouldn’t be ending soon, it’s close to back to school time for Central Ohio students! Scour the sales, get your shopping done, and make sure you finish the summer with some FUN!

We’ve gathered the best back to school deals and events below, as well as some other useful links for getting ready for the start of a new school year!

KidsLinked Back to School Events

Kidslinked.com hosts fun back-to-school events throughout the city featuring school supply giveaways, games, contests, and tons of fun activities for kids, as well as resources for parents. See the upcoming events here.

KidsLinked Back-to-School festivals

Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping 

Items included in Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax-free Back-to-school Shopping from Tuesday, July 30 – Thursday, August 8, 2024. And now it’s not just for back-to-school shopping!

New in 2024! The sales tax holiday will include all tangible personal property that is $500 or less, plus in-restaurant dining (where sales tax is assessed. No limit on total amount – each item qualifies separately!

See full details and changes!

Expanded Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax Free Shopping and Dining

$12 Haircuts for kids at JCP Salons

Make sure the kids have a fresh haircut for their first day (or school photo day). See the offer for a $12 haircut at JCP Salons, or $12 off $30 for kids hairstyles!

Back to school deal: $12 haircuts for kids at JCP Salons

School Clothing Program

If you know of a child in need of back to school clothing or supplies, contact Charity Newsies to find out how to register for the School Clothing Program.

Charity Newsies School Clothing Program

Ricart Backpack Drive

Drop off backpack and school supplies now through August 7th at ANY of the 3 Ricart Automotive locations,  as well as ANY Central Ohio McDonald’s store in an ABC6 Back-to-School Supply drive cardboard box. 

See details on Facebook. 

These supplies will go to local homeless shelters and families in need to help ensure all kids have the proper supplies and tools they need to successfully start of the school year. 

Finish off your summer with some fun!

Upcoming Central Ohio back to school deals and events

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