This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Our little family is heading into a big milestone in a few weeks — my oldest son is starting kindergarten! It’s hard to believe he’s already five and heading off to elementary school. Granted, he’s doing a half-day program and will be home before lunch every day, but it still feels like a pretty grown-up step for my little guy. 🙂
All summer long we’ve been preparing for school. We’ve read books, discussed how to make new friends, explained the kindergarten routine. I want him to be excited to learn, and to love going to school, the way I did as a child.
Now that he’s mentally ready, it’s time to get physically ready! Every kid needs a couple of new items in the closet to get him or her decked out for that big first day of school. It helps them realize that school is important and fun, plus boosts their confidence going into a potentially intimidating situation. This year, we’re heading the Macy’s for a back to school shopping party!
Macy’s Back to School Shopping Party – August 15th
Macy’s is hosting free Back to School events for the whole family through September. This Saturday, August 15, our local party is being held at the Macy’s Bellevue Store (Bellevue Square Mall near Seattle – driving directions) at 2 pm. I can’t wait to check out the newest fall fashion looks! Plus kids and parents can enjoy crafts, free snacks, and activities, including the following:
- Star Wars and Disney Princess themed coloring books and photo booths
- Decorate your own princess crown activity
- Get your new backpack customized by an onsite guest artist — such a cool way to make sure your kiddo doesn’t get his backpack mixed up at school!
- Food and drink provided by Deep River Snacks, Snack Factory Pretzel Chips, Drazil Tea and Little Me Tea
We love Macy’s clothes because they last — they’ll survive this year’s school activities and can still be around when my younger son heads to kindergarten in a few years. Plus, they’ve got all the characters my son loves, but they’re classy about it. Here are a few of the boys’ items I have my eye on this year:
These Macy’s Back to School Events are happening all over the country and are sure to get your little students excited to head back to school with their cool new clothes and accessories.
Macy’s Back-to-School Events August – September
- Macy’s Ross Park – Pittsburgh, PA – 8/16, 2 pm Featuring Daniel Skye
- Macy’s Walden Galleria – Buffalo, NY- 8/22, 2pm
- Macy’s Twelve Oaks – Novi, MI – 8/22, 2pm
- Macy’s Countryside – Tampa, FL – 8/22, 2pm
- Macy’s Dulles – Sterling, VA – 8/22, 2pm
- Macy’s Florida Mall – Orlando, FL – 8/23, 2pm Featuring Daniel Skye
- Macy’s Brea – Brea, CA – 8/29, 2pm Featuring Daniel Skye
- Macy’s Fayette – Lexington, KY – 8/29, 2pm
- Macy’s Oakbrook – Oakbrook, IL – 8/29, 2pm
- Macy’s Woodbridge – Woodbridge, NJ – 8/29, 2pm
- Macy’s Parks at Arlington – Arlington, TX – 8/30, 2pm Featuring Daniel Skye
- Macy’s Herald Square – New York City, NY – 9/26, 2pm Featuring Daniel Sky
Don’t miss out on this fun back-to-school family event!
It is always a big milestone for any family when your kid steps in to Kindergarden stage in their life. As they step-in we need to make sure they have everything new during their first day in school. Macy is always a great place for shopping & the best one for Back to school.
Love Macy’s! We went the other day but they were out of so many sizes, their sale must have been awesome for that to happen
Just attended my local event this afternoon. So much fun!
awesome! how did your kids like the crafts?
I love Macy’s whether it be in store or if I do online shopping. They are great.
My baby is going to kndergarten this year – it’s gonna be weird. I went to Macy’s BTS event last year and it was awesome.
i can relate, janell! so weird to have these oldest kids ready for school! they’re too grown up 🙁
Macys is a great place for back to school shopping. This is going to be a great event.
These are some great ideas for Back to School. I can’t believe that it is already that time of the year again.
These are great outfits. I love to shop at Macy’s.
Wow! Those are fantastic ways for the whole family to celebrate going back to school!
Thanks for listing the dates and places where Macy’s Back to School events will be held. I’d take note of this.
I have a daughter who is going into second grade and fashion is a deal breaker sadly in school even at this young age.
I love to shop at Macy’s. This looks like a great event!
My kids would love to attend this event to get the scoop on the latest bts fashions! Too bad they aren’t doing this in our local Macy’s 🙁
Such cute and quality clothes I wish my kiddos didn’t have to wear uniforms wish I could get them a bunch of new fashions!
WOO HOO The best time of year…kids are back to school. Gladly I will go shopping. WOOHOO off to Macys
I love Macy’s clothes. They are really long lasting. These sound like fun back to school events.
This is great! Kids would love this! I wish there was one close to me, I would take my kids.
I know, they sound so fun! You can always do some online Macy’s shopping though 🙂