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.
