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

The first day of school in Chesterfield is here!

August 18, 2024

Get ready, families of Chesterfield! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Chesterfield is just around the corner.

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

We have it all! Check it all out here:

School Calendars for Chesterfield

Back-to-School Events in Chesterfield & Surrounding Areas

  • Fall Family Kickoff: Kickoff the new school year at the Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights 8/21 Check out more information HERE
  • Family & Friends Night at UBBC Theatre: Check it out here! End the first week of school with friends watching Inside Out! Friday 8/23
  • Blessing of the Backpacks: Check it out here! Get your backpack blessed before school starts. 8/18 at 8:30
  • Fall Festival at Mathnasium: Check it out here! Sign up for a 7 or 12 month contract before the end of August and get one month free!

Know of a community back-to-school event in Chesterfield we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Chesterfield calendar now! Or email me: samh@macaronikid.com to get it into the Back to School Guide!


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Back-to-School Haircuts in Chesterfield!

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

  • Salon Yorya: Link Salon in Chester! This is where I take my kids to get their haircuts! Love the staff here and everyone is so great!
  • Legends Barbershop Co: Link Barbershop in Colonial Heights with great reviews!
  • A Plus Barber Lounge: Link Barbershop in Petersburg with kid friendly hours and great reviews!

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


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Back-to-School Shopping in Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield that are locally owned:

  • She Chester:  Link Better to shop in stores to find the good stuff, but they have super cute things for back to school outfits! (and for teacher outfits too!)

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


Back-to-School Extracurriculars in Chesterfield

Looking for something fun to do with the kids to release some of the pent-up energy after school? Check out these extracurricular opportunities!

  • Oasis Dance Company:  Link If you're searching for a fun and energetic activity for your little ones, look no further! Come check out Oasis Dance Academy! Our classes are not just about teaching dance - they're about building confidence and providing a space  of pure enjoyment for your kids. It's family-oriented fun at its best! If this sounds intriguing to you, feel free to reach out to us via email at oasisdanceacademy@tyler-studios.com or give us a call at 804-504-1127. Get ready for a dance-tastic time!
  • Mathnasium on Ironbridge: Link Locally owned and they offer help for math in all grades! Check it out and schedule some tutoring time! Plus get a free month if you sign a 7-or 12-month contract before the end of August! 

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