Back to School events
Back-to-School Bash
Rev Up Your Engines kicks off the school year with entertainment, a Teachers' Supply Drive to stock up their supply closets, free haircuts and sports physicals for $25 per student. Coastal Way Shopping Center, 13173 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. (352) 608-4018. 5-8 p.m. today.
Brooksville Operation Backpack
Free backpacks and school supplies provided to Hernando County children entering kindergarten through 8th grade, while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville. (352) 540-3835. 10 a.m. Saturday.
Spring Hill Operation Backpack
Children in grades K through 8 attending Hernando County schools can pick up a backpack full of supplies, while supplies last. Free. Towne Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. (352) 263-7829. 2-5 p.m. Sunday.
Shops at Wiregrass Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Bring a receipt totaling $200 or more for purchases at any shop between Aug. 5 and 7 and get a $20 mall gift card. The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel. (813) 994-2242. 12:01 a.m. Aug. 5 through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 7.
Cobb Theatres Back-to-School Bash
The Pete's Dragon-themed back-to-school party features free school supplies, games, dental and health supplies, face painting free hair cuts. Grove 16, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel. (813) 948-5445. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 13.