Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in the Fayetteville area is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars? Fun back-to-school events in Northwest Arkansas? We have it all, 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 the Fayetteville area:
Fayetteville School District
First day for Fayetteville Schools: Aug 16
Springdale School District
First day for Springdale Schools: Aug 16
First Day for West Fork Schools: Aug 16
Farmington School District
First day for Farmington Schools: Aug 17
Prairie Grove School District
First day for Prairie Grove Schools: Aug 17
First day for Elkins schools: Aug 18
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Back to school events
Back to School Drive-Thru Event with Altrusa
Details: Backpack and school supply giveaways, personal item and snack giveaways and more. Free books from Altrusa. July 31.
Backpack Giveaway Drive-Thru Event in Elkins
Details: No registration required. Dive-thru backpacks for K-12 while supplies last. July 31
Back to School Extravaganza at the Park at Elm Springs Park
Details: No registration required. Games, Music, BBQ. Giving away 200 backpacks with supplies. Hosted by Brush Creek Baptist. Aug 1.
Back to School Bonanza in Farmington (register)
Details: Must pre-register. Haircuts, school supplies and more. Farmington UMC. Aug 5.
Know of a community back to school event in the Fayetteville area we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni Kid Fayetteville calendar now!
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More tips to make this school year in NW Arkansas a great one:
![]() FREE printables to make those first day of school pictures extra special! | ![]() |
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