Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in Naperville is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars in Naperville? Fun back-to-school events in Naperville? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Naperville? 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 Naperville:
District 203
The first day for District 203 is August 15, 2024
The first day for District 204 is August 22, 2024
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Back-to-School Events in Naperville
Back to School Bonanza
Saturday, August 10, 2024
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the start of the school year with hands-on activities that highlight everyone’s favorite subjects from A-Z. Explore your creative side with professional artists and musicians, flex your mind and muscles at recess, and step up onto a school bus! DCM is here to make sure everyone’s back-to-school season is a delight.
Special Activities
Art | Express yourself in The Studio and set your intentions for the school year in a creative way
Math & Engineering | Pom Pom Catapults
Science | Engage your creative thinking skills and participate in hands-on Stem & DCM Lab activities
Reading | Curl up with a good book and enjoy a special story time
Recess & PE | Take a brain break and play outside. Get active with fun recess games and Family Yoga
And More!
WIC Mobile Event: Cantigny Park
Monday, August 19, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WIC is Bringing Care to the Community!
The WIC Mobile Clinic is a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:
Offers full WIC appointments
Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time
The WIC program provides:
Nutrition education
Healthy food benefits
Breastfeeding support
Community referrals
Learn more about WIC services and eligibility (630) 682-7400
Know of a community back-to-school event in DuPage or Will that we are missing? Add it to our Macaroni Kid Naperville calendar now!
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Back to School Haircuts in Naperville
Looking for an excellent spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in the Naperville area who offer them!
Fantastic Sams Naperville
8 W Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
Great Clips
95th and Book, Naperville, IL
215 E Ogden Ave Ste 105 Naperville, IL 60563
Kids Snips
2835 Showplace Drive, Suite 131
Naperville, IL 60564
Pigtails & Crewcuts - Geneva
1318 Commons Dr, Geneva, IL, 60134
Snips Snips
3224 S Rt. 59 Suite H 116, Naperville, IL 60564
Zano Salons
2 locations in Naperville
Do you know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Naperville? Email Maryannep@macaronikid.com with the details, and we'll add it!
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Back to school shopping:
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some ideas for shopping for school supplies and clothes.
When do back-to-school sales start?
With most schools across the country beginning in mid-August, expect to see back-to-school sales as early as late July. Back-to-school promotions usually run until the end of August or early September, and the end is usually marked by Labor Day weekend. It's best to start shopping early, as some products may run out as we get closer to the start of the school year.
Big savings on school supplies in 2024:
Staples: Here, you can pick up standard school supplies and a whole lot more. Prices start at just 35 cents for categories including markers, binders, paper, scissors, disinfecting wipes, and more.
Office Depot: Up to 60% off
Walmart: Up to 70% off select school supplies with prices starting at less than $1 and including categories like laptops, binders, pens, markers, backpacks, and more.
Best back-to-school clothing sales in 2024:
Old Navy: offering children's clothes up to 50% off.
The Children's Place: get up to 60% off back-to-school sale clothes
Walmart: Get boys’ and girls’ fashion starting at just $10!
The best back-to-school shoe sales in 2024:
Reebok: Up to 40% off
Shoe Carnival: revolving coupons, sales, and online codes to bring down school shoe prices
Adidas: Up to 30% off
Nike: Up to 50% off
The best back-to-school sales on backpacks in 2024:
Walmart: Walmart Backpack Deals! Kids Backpacks As Low As $4.98!
Target: Shop a variety of school supplies with select items under $1, plus kids' uniforms starting at just $4, and backpacks and lunchboxes priced from just $5.
JCPenney: Backpacks On Sale! 5-Piece Backpack Sets JUST $19.99 (Reg $40)!
Other Top Back-to-School Sales
Amazon:
Up to 70% off a wide variety of categories, including smartwatches, staplers, backpacks, clothing, stationary, and more
Apple:
Save on Mac or iPad with education pricing. Plus, get a gift card up to $150,footnote1 20% off AppleCare+,footnote2, and more.
Best Buy: Everyday low prices and watch for deals.
Kohl's:
Refresh the kids' wardrobes now with up to 50% off in this sale, but code "20SAVE" knocks an extra 20% off select items. Plus, you'll earn $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 spent.
Do you have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping that you don't see listed here? Email maryannep@macaronikid.com, and we'll add it!
More tips to make this school year in Naperville a great one:
 FREE printables to make those first day of school pictures extra special! |  5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great |
 Foods that Make the Grade: Bento Box School Lunch Ideas |
