Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash

Join us for a full day of family fun and community impact at the Back to School Bash & Day of Giving – all to support a meaningful cause!

By Hawthorn Mall

Date and time

Location

Hawthorn Mall

122 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Saturday, August 2 | Hawthorn

Join us for a full day of family fun and community impact at the Back to School Bash & Day of Giving – all to support a meaningful cause! All proceeds benefit the Hope Always Foundation, which donates tablets to children in hospitals undergoing surgery or treatment for serious illnesses.


✨ Back to School Bash

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hawthorn Row

Kick off the school year with an afternoon full of energy, fun, and entertainment! Enjoy:

  • 🎈 Giant inflatables
  • 🦎 Live reptile show
  • 🎨 Airbrush tattoos
  • 🎧 Live DJ pumping music and good vibes
  • 🛍️ Outdoor market with local vendors
  • 🎁 Giveaways
  • 🎉 And more exciting surprises!

Event is open to the public. Ticket sales are only required to secure a swag bag with gift cards and other Hawthorn goodies.


💙 Day of Giving

🕚 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Throughout Hawthorn Mall

Give back while you shop! Enjoy:

  • 🤝 Nonprofit tabling and community engagement
  • 🛍️ Retailer givebacks – participating Hawthorn stores will donate a portion of the day's sales to the Hope Always Foundation
  • 🎨 Retailer Activities - participate in exclusive events and happenings at Hawthorn retailers


🎟️Back to School Bash Tickets


First 100 ticketed attendees receive a swag bag and gift cards

  • $10 per family (up to 4 members)
  • $15 per family (5 or more members)

🎁 Every registered family will receive:

  • A $5 gift card to Barbara’s Bookstore
  • A $5 surprise gift card to another Hawthorn retailer!
  • Hawthorn Swag Bag

All ticket proceeds benefit the Hope Always Foundation.

Organized by

$10 – $15