Get ready, families of Peoria! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Peoria is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Peoria County? Fun back-to-school events in Peoria? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Peoria?
We have it all! Check it all out here:
Peoria County School Calendars
- Peoria Public Schools District #150:
- First Day: Wednesday, July 31st
- Bartonville District 66:
- First Day: Thursday, August 15
- Brimfield CUSD 309:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Chillicothe IVC District #321:
- First Day: Monday, August 12
- Dunlap District 323:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Elmwood CUSD #322:
- First Day: Thursday, August 15
- Farmington Central CUSD #265:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Hollis Grade School District #328:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Illini Bluffs School District #327:
- First Day: Tuesday, August 13
- Limestone Walters District #316:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Monroe School District #70:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Norwood School District #63:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Oak Grove School District #68:
- First Day: Thursday, August 15
- Peoria Heights CUSD #325:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
- Pleasant Hill District #69:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 7
- Pleasant Valley School District 62:
- First Day: Thursday, August 8
- Princeville CUSD 326:
- First Day: Wednesday, August 14
Back-to-School Events in Peoria
Dream Center Peoria Backpack Peoria:2,000 backpacks, gift cards, health and dental exams, food, fun, and more! Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pmBoost Back to School Event:Snag a Free Backpack for the First 50 Kids! Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmLast Hoorah Before Back to School: One final bash to celebrate the end of the summer season with local vendors and exciting activities. Sunday, July 28, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmBack to School Bash: Join us for games, prizes, giveaways, food, and fun! Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pmBack to School Bash: Come enjoy bounce houses, fun, food, games, and prizes. Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmBack to School Resource Fair: Come find out about Resources, Services and Programs for All Ages. Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm- Back to School Party at The Wink House with Kamaela's Kreamery: Friday, August 19, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Humble Hands Engraving and Personalization: Humble Hands Engraving and Personalization will be personalizing all your school essentials. Style up binders, journals, book bags, water bottles. Bring your own item or items available for purchase. Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Back to School Festival and Health Event: The annual Summer and Back to School event allows families a day of fun and brings resources to the families. Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Mom Back to School Party at The Wink House: Mom's let's party! Feels like Ohm will have juice options available and Crumbles on the Counter will be offering yummy, healthy treats. There also will be samples of our functional chocolates and giveaways! Wednesday August 14, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Back to School Resource Fair (Outdoors): This resource fair is geared towards providing FREE or Low-Income affordable Resources, Programs and Services. Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Know of a community back-to-school event in Peoria we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Peoria calendar now!
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Back-to-School Haircuts in Peoria
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Peoria offering back-to-school haircut specials!
💈 JCPenney Salon at Northwoods Mall💈
2200 W War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61613
$12 student haircuts!
💈J & B Studio by Bob the Barber 💈
2302 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL
This barber shop is so fun for the kiddos. They will love the car chairs!
💈Great Clips 💈
Multiple Locations in Peoria and East Peoria
They seem to always have coupons or promotions going on. They also have an app that helps you save that $$
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Peoria? Email juliabriggs@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
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Back-to-School Shopping in Peoria
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 of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes in Peoria that are locally owned:
- The Wink House | 3605 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL
- Jayla's Bowtique | 4921 N. Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL
- Love and Lavender | 4544 N Prospect Rd A, Peoria Heights, IL
- Replay Tots to Teens Consignment | 121 E Lake Ave c, Peoria, IL
- The Baby Shoppe Peoria |1800 Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL
- Fashionably Late | 5832 N Knoxville Ave Ste Peoria, IL 61614
More tips to make this school year in Peoria a great one:
 Back to School Tips for Students Who Need Extra Support |
 5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great |
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email juliabriggs@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
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