# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate back-to-school with activities, characters, raffles, resources, and limited free haircuts and vision checks.About this EventCommunity Connections for Children (CCC) is excited to partner with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, United Way of the Capital Region, Dauphin County Systems of Care, Dauphin County Early Intervention, WITF/Pennon Education, and the Office of Senator Patty Kim to host a Back‑to‑School Extravaganza for families across Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and Lebanon counties.This joyful community celebration will help children and families gear up for the 2026–2027 school year with resources, activities, and plenty of fun. Families will receive a backpack filled with school supplies while quantities last.Families can explore a lively resource fair featuring hands‑on activities, a KidZone sponsored by WITF/Pennon Education, and the chance to watch The Spark Travels radio show live. Special character visits—including Tia Flora and a Minion—along with temporary tattoo stations will add to the excitement. Free snack bags will be provided until supplies run out.A limited number of free haircuts, vision screenings, and child identifications will be offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.The event will take place in the Commonwealth Lounge and PA Preferred Banquet Hall of the Farm Show Complex. FREE parking is available in the North parking lot directly across from HACC. Please enter through the Cameron Street Lobby. You may use the lobby stairs or elevators to reach the 2nd floor, then follow the signs to the event.This Back‑to‑School Extravaganza is designed to uplift, support, and celebrate families as they prepare for a successful school year. We can’t wait to welcome you.A special thank you to Stephenson Equipment, Inc., The GIANT Company, and The Hershey Company for their generous support. Their contributions helped make this event possible, and we are grateful for their partnership and commitment to our community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/2026-back-to-school-extravaganza/100001986899378527 - **Event Categories**: back-to-school - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrisburg - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center - **lat**: 40.2865791 - **long**: -76.8825318 - **full address**: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a1149aa59f5c55c3be163f998d030be26922e31f768b8d0b1784f7988be11648-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfae961-gmir.jpg?v=1780598962 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza being held? - **A:** 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza? - **A:** 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza is organized by Community Connections for Children. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrisburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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