Your Back-To-School Guide for Asheville

Get ready, families of Asheville! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Asheville is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with this guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Asheville/Buncombe County? Fun back-to-school events?

We have it, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:

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School calendars for Asheville

Asheville City Schools
First day for Asheville City Schools: August 28th

Buncombe County Schools
First day for Buncombe County Schools: August 28th

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Back to school events in Asheville

Asheville Outlets Hosts Back-to-School Kids Day
Find back to school sales/promotions, including teacher and student discounts at participating stores. There will also be a strolling magician, balloon art, face painting, and more! August 12th

United Youth Block Party
Celebrate a new upcoming school year with free books, food, DJ, and kid friendly activities. August 17th

Back to School Splash
Enjoy the last few lazy days of summer with a FREE inflatable water slide for kids. August 18th

Shiloh Back 2 School Bash
There will be stocked book bags (until they're gone), music, games, and summer fun. Backpack and/or school supply donations welcomed! August 19th

"Back to School" Family Show with the Billy Jonas Band
Enjoy an amazing show with homemade "industrial re-percussion" instruments, exquisite 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies, plus guitar and bass. August 20th

Back to School Celebration
Celebrate the upcoming school year with stories, crafts, and a photo booth! August 23rd

Know of a community back-to-school event in Asheville we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Asheville calendar now!