# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Thursday: Downtown Back to School Bash!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 3rd Thursday: Downtown Back to School Bash!

Get ready to celebrate the start of a new school year with a fun-filled evening in Downtown Sanford! 

Join us for Downtown Alive: Back to School Bash, a FREE event perfect for children and families.

Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 229 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC

Fun for All Ages ?

From games and crafts to surprises around every corner, we’ve got activities to keep kids (and kids at heart) smiling all day long!

Live DJ Energy ?
Feel the beat, hit the dance floor, and let our live DJ keep the good vibes rolling with music you can’t help but move to.

Performances ???
Get that school spirit with the LCHS and SLHS Cheerleaders, Dance Team and Marching Band.

Family & Friends Time ❤️
Jump and play games with the Carolina Fun Factory. Enjoy supper from Tacos El Primo and Lazy J's Concessions and finish with a treat from Pelican's Snowballs

Engage ?‍♀️??‍???
Meet Lee County School's staff, Partnership for Children and Families, the Lee County Library, Lee County CUOC, City of Sanford Parks Team, Fire Department, Police Department, and more....

New Resident Reception ?
Hosted by Visit Sanford Welcome Center ~ What makes a new resident? Anyone who has lived here less than 2 years!

Downtown Sanford Charm ?️
Stroll the streets, shop local treasures, and grab a bite from one of our amazing restaurants — all while soaking in the buzz of the festival atmosphere.

Back to School Celebration: Let's kick off the school year with a bang!

Invite your friends and family, and get ready for a fantastic back-to-school celebration!

#DowntownAlive #SanfordNC #BackToSchool #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #DowntownSanford #CommunityEvent

Invite your friends and family, and get ready for a fantastic back-to-school celebration!

#DowntownAlive #SanfordNC #BackToSchool #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #DowntownSanford #CommunityEvent
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/3rd-thursday-downtown-back-to-school-bash/200027910235408
- **Event Categories**: back-to-school, kids, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 452

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200027910235408?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sanford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sanford
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 229 Carthage Street , Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330
- **lat**: 35.48006
- **long**: -79.1799
- **full address**: 229 Carthage Street , Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Downtown Sanford, Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/downtown-sanford-inc/25948194)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8333e9722b9a9fd94c07468abf98a374b5a466b5d9efeccddb49a53c4f158113-rimg-w300-h300-dc1e282a-gmir?v=1755533998

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 229 Carthage Street , Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Downtown Sanford, Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** back-to-school, kids, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 3rd Thursday: Downtown Back to School Bash! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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