Get ready, families of Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in our area? Fun back-to-school events or where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
Polk County School Calendar
- Polk County Schools calendar
- First Day: August 12
Back-to-School Events in Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry
- Back to School Bash Lake Gibson Church - Lakeland - July 20, 10a-2p
- Back to School Bash Harvest Church July 26, 5-8 p.m.
- Goodbye Summer Glow Party July 26, 12-2 p.m.
- Back to School Giveaway - Lakeland-July 27 10a-12p
- Tech Tips for a Safer School Year - online- July 30, 12 p.m.
- Back to School, Back to Wellness - Winter Haven - Aug 3, 10a-1p
- Mulberry Back to School Bash August 4, 3-7 p.m.
Know of a community back-to-school event in Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry areas we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry calendar now!
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Back-to-School Haircuts in Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut?
Check out Sharkey's Cuts for Kids! It's not just a haircut, it's an experience.
Sharkey's creates an entertaining experience for kids by providing a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean and sanitized place filled with fun not found in other kids' salons!
All haircuts come with a wash, cut, blow-dry, fun cars or gaming stations 🎮, videos, mini-cures 💅, lollipops 🍭, and a balloon 🎈!
Located at: 4814 S Florida Ave Lakeland, FL 33813
Get social: Find Sharkey's on Facebook and Instagram.
Book here or call 863-644-5503 to set an appointment! Tell them MacKID sent you! ❤️
Back-to-School Shopping in Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Do you know of any locally owned spots for back-to-school shopping? Locally owned clothing or office supply stores, perhaps? Email amandaswank@macaronikid.com so we can get them added here!
If you are interested in being listed here as a local back-to-school source, please contact amandaswank@macaronikid.com.
