Dayton Metro Library and the Dayton Mall have teamed up to bring back-to-school celebrations to kids in Dayton. Check out a free event or stop by and donate school supplies, let’s make this the best school year yet!
Back-to-School at the Dayton Mall:
Storytime and Crafts
Tuesday, August 8th
Bring the kids to Center Court on Thursday, August 11th for a storytime adventure with the Dayton Metro Library. Afterwards, stick around for a special craft to capture a back-to-school memory for the year 2023! Each child will receive a free Back-to-book they can read at home. See you there! Free.
School Supply Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, August 9th at 11a
Join us in Center Court for a School Supply Scavenger Hunt! DJ Atomix will be spinning tunes as the kids travel to different stores to collect school supplies they can use for the upcoming school year! There will be a bounce house for the children to enjoy as well! See you there!
*Child must be present for supply giveaway.
*While supplies last.
Shark Tank Science Show
Thursday, August 10th
Get SEA-RIOUS About Science!!
Mr. Molecule takes young audiences deep beneath the waves to meet some of the most amazing and usual creatures on the planet. Fast-paced and filled with the kind of comic audience interaction kids love, The Shark Tank Science Show is a perfect mix of comedy, puppets, science, and learning!
Swing Back-to-School
Friday, August 11th
For the final day of our back-to-school celebration, join us in Center Court as Cincinnati Circus defies gravity with their AMAZING aerial show. We will have a bounce house, face painter, and a juggler on scene for the kids to enjoy before they head back-to-school. You will not want to miss this amazing performance.
School Supply Donation Drive
August 1st – August 15th
The bus is coming! Help us FILL it! We are collecting donations for local students in need and we need your help. Stop by Center Court to participate. Drop off your donated school supplies in the bus for us to distribute to FLOC’s Tools for School program.