# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ready? Set? Grow! Get ready for the new school year with this one-stop community event designed to help students and families start the year strong!

Families can take advantage of a free back-to-school supply shop hosted by Kintegra Health, free school and sports physicals, free meals from several local food trucks, exciting giveaways, and connections to dozens of local organizations offering valuable community resources and services.

Whether your child is entering kindergarten, middle school, high school, or learning at home, Ready, Set, Grow! offers the tools, support, and resources your family needs to thrive this school year.

All event offerings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be present to receive school supplies. Families are encouraged to arrive early to register and make the most of the event.

Parking Instructions:
Parking is free. Families should use the New Hope Road entrance and park on the west side of Eastridge Mall. Please enter the mall through the south entrance, located to the left of Dillard's, and follow the event signage to Ready, Set, Grow!

Health & Safety Guidelines:
Please be prepared to spend time outdoors while waiting to enter the event. We recommend bringing water, wearing lightweight clothing, and using sunscreen. Please follow staff and volunteer directions to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gastonia/ready-set-grow-community-back-to-school-event/200029868910107
- **Event Categories**: back-to-school
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 349

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gastonia
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Eastridge Mall
- **lat**: 35.264983183611
- **long**: -81.147495210171
- **full address**: Eastridge Mall, Urban Station, 246 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event being held?
  - **A:** Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Eastridge Mall, Urban Station, 246 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event?
  - **A:** Ready, Set, Grow! Community Back to School Event is organized by Gaston County Early Literacy Collaborative.

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