This event has free back to school supplies- Huge bounce park & fun zone, Character Meet & Greet, carnival games & MORE!
About this EventKidsLinked Westerville Back to School BashPresented by Thursday 7/17/25
Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day at the 12th annual Westerville Back to School Bash (7/17/25) presented by Jake Breakey State Farm Agent. Get ready for a day packed with fun for the whole family!
Register now for free back to school supplies, and a visit with Stitch, experience the bounce park, or the new tunnel and fort zone. Play mini golf, and carnival games, try the mechanical surfboard. Enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, special princess visit, magician performance, music, dance performances, balloon artist, face painter, hula hoop & limbo contest. Try your luck at the duck matching game (win either mini beach ball, water gun or candy), prize wheel, lucky coin game, bubble-bubble gum game, or the lollipop game. Check out the bubble zone and don’t forget about the free cotton candy, cookies, popcorn, food & treat trucks! Get ready for back to school - find sports, programs or classes as we head into the fall. Shop & connect with local area businesses! Register soon as event will sell out quickly!
- First 200 kids receive free Back to School Supplies (Max 2 per family)
- Special Stitch Meet & Greet - 1st 500 receive a Stitch & friends Sticker!
- Special VIP Goody Bag – Must pre-register (see below)!
- First 200 Attendees receive a free treat from Tim Hortons!
Event Registration Opportunities!
EVENT ADMISSION - FREE (Pick only 1):Pre-register for the fun items below (will fill up fast) - Click on "Register":
1. DIAMOND Entry - Option #1 : FREE- (LIMIT 100): Admits entire family:
- Early Entry (5PM - 6PM)
- VIP Bag*!
2. GOLD Entry - Option #2: FREE:- (LIMIT 300): Admits entire family:
- General Entry (6PM- 8PM) or $2 per person at event.
3. EVERYTHING PASS- (LIMIT 100) $12 :- PRESALE ONLY – (Per Person) - $15 value!
- Early Entry (5PM-6PM) – (Includes all adults in party)
- 5 Activity Tickets (used for Carnival games, mechanical surfboard ride, mini golf – Most are 1-2 tickets)
- Unlimited Bounce Park (All day)
- Fun Pass (See below)
- VIP Bag (1 max per family)!
4. ULTIMATE EVERYTHING PASS- (LIMIT 50) $20 - PRESALE ONLY – (Per Person) - $45 value!
- Includes all items in Everything Pass
- $10 Card for Scene 75 Fun Center!
- Early visit with Stitch (5:00 – 5:30PM)
- Choose a Large Bubble Wand or Free Sunglasses – Pick from many different styles - $20 Value! See options (Subject to Availability): Click Here
ADD ON - FUN ITEMS1. Bounce Park & Tunnel/Fort Zone (Limit 200 - $5 Pre-register or $7 at event - per child):
- Unlimited Access to big Bounce Park (6-8PM)
- Access to New Tunnel & Fun Fort Zone!
2. Activity Tickets ($6 for 3 Tickets - $3.00 per ticket at event) Tickets Used for:
- CARNIVAL GAMES (All games 1 Ticket except Giant Prize Wheel & Going Fishing 2 tickets) Play 9 fun games Frog Flipper, Tin Can, Giant Prize Wheel, Racing Pigs, Rubber Chicken Launcher, Going Fishing, Stand a Bottle Balloon Darts, Duck Toss Gam, and High Striker! Win prizes – super fun!
- Mini Golf (2 Tickets) Play our fun 9-hole mini golf course – play with your family & friends. After Match spin mini prize wheel to win a prize!
- Mechanical Surfboard Ride (2 Tickets): So much fun, like riding a surfing board but dry & fun!
- Universal Mobile Bear (7-10 tickets – depending on size) Make a stuffed animal!
3. Fun Pass! (Limit 400 – 5PM-8PM): includes the following items:
- Stitch Meet and Greet - FREE (5:30 - 8PM) Special meet & greet with Stitch. 1st 500 kids will receive a free Stitch & friends’ sticker. Meet Stitch, get a picture - fun!
- Bubble-Bubble Gum Game: Spin to win either bubbles, Blow pops or gum ball packs! Very fun.
- Duck Matching Game: Play to win either mini beachball, mini water gun, or candy bin!
- Mystery Prize Wheel: Receive 1 spin on the fun prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
- Lucky Coin Game: Pick out of our lucky treasure pot and get either our gold or silver coin to win a pirate treasure prize!
- Lollipop Game: Play this fun lollipop game where you will pick various colors (like Candyland) to determine which lollipop you win! Very fun.
- Hula Hoop & Limbo Contest (6:25PM – Main Stage) – Have fun with either the limbo or hula hoop contest and win prizes! Top prizes for the finalist but everyone wins something.
*VIP Bag Includes (1 per family): Free coupon for 10 Timbits from Tim Hortons, 1 free pass to Recreations Outlet indoor playground, free kids’ meal to 101 Beer Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse free kids meal and more!
Event Details (Outdoors)- What: 12th Annual Westerville Back to School Bash presented by Jake Breakey State Farm Agent
- Where: Westerville North High School 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
- When: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 (5-6PM VIP Entry / 6-8PM General Entry)
- Fun items: Fun summer festival includes free back to school supplies, visit with Stitch, bounce park, new tunnel and fort zone, mini golf, carnival games, mechanical surf board, petting zoo, pony rides, special princess visit, magician performance, music, dance performances, balloon artist, hula hoop & limbo contest, face painter, duck matching game, prize wheel, lucky coin game, bubble-bubble gum game, lollipop game, bubble zone, free cotton candy, cookies, popcorn, food & treat trucks and more!
- Back to School: 200 Free Items back to School Supplies for the 1st 200 kids (limit 2 per family). Plus, find classes/care/programs/resources for back to school, items for your kids
- What to do at the event: Find local resources, classes, shopping products, kid’s items. plus discover and shop for neat things for your home.
- How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (located on the north side of parking lot (side of the school closer to the stadium - look for the Giant inflatable gorilla!) From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. Let the fun begin!
- Admission: Free (if you register ahead of time or $2 at the event)!
Event Schedule:- 5:00: DIAMOND & EVERTHING PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
- 5:00: Stitch Visits Start – Ultimate Pass
- 5:05: Bounce Park / Carnival Games / Petting Zoo / Rides Open!
- 5:30: Stitch Visits Start – Fun Pass
- 6:00: GOLD PASS - ENTRY OPENS
- 6:00: Magical Mr. J Magician Performance (Main Stage)
- 6:25: Hula Hoop & Limbo contest (Main Stage)
- 6:40PM: Leap of Faith Dance Performance (Main Stage)
- 7:00: Magical Mr. J Magician Performance (Main Stage)
- 7:45: Stitch Visits Ends
- 8:00: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!
Make sure you pre-register to participate for all the fun activities!
Interested in being a Vendor: Contact Greg Yoakam at Z3JlZyB8IGtpZHNsaW5rZWQgISBjb20=
How it worksStep 1: Click on "Register"
Step 2: Register for any of the fun items
Step 3: Your registration will be added to the respective list of what you are registering.
Step 4: Arrive to the event during your assigned time (depending on your entry time) the day of the event / your name will be checked off the list for entry.
Step 5: Have fun!
Please share the event with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
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