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The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for Families in Peoria

The first day of school in Peoria is just around the corner!

By Julia Briggs, Macaroni KID Peoria August 1, 2024
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Get ready, families of Peoria! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Peoria is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Peoria County? Fun back-to-school events in Peoria? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Peoria?

We have it all! Check it all out here:

Peoria County School Calendars

Back-to-School Events in Peoria

Know of a community back-to-school event in Peoria we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Peoria calendar now! 


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Back-to-School Haircuts in Peoria

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Peoria offering back-to-school haircut specials!

💈 JCPenney Salon at Northwoods Mall💈

2200 W War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61613

$12 student haircuts!

💈J & B Studio by Bob the Barber 💈

2302 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL

This barber shop is so fun for the kiddos. They will love the car chairs! 

💈Great Clips 💈

Multiple Locations in Peoria and East Peoria

They seem to always have coupons or promotions going on. They also have an app that helps you save that $$

Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Peoria? Email juliabriggs@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!


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Back-to-School Shopping in Peoria

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes in Peoria that are locally owned:

Back to School Tips for Families of Kids with Special Needs:

More Parent Tips to Make This School Year in Peoria a Great One:

Printables: 



Back to School Printable


Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email juliabriggs@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!

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    Julia Briggs

    Hi, I am Julia, and I am the Publisher for Peoria Macaroni KID. I look forward to bringing you the scoop on family fun. Be sure to check our newsletter and calendar of events for all of the things!

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