The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department and Macaroni Kid are hosting the 6th Annual Back 2 School Bash & Expo. This is a family event with the option of purchasing tickets for children, ages 18 and under, to receive a variety of school supplies from participating businesses. A limited number of tickets are available for $5 each that entitle the bearer to school supplies and a snack. The Teacher Store mobile unit will be onsite with free supplies for students.

Advance registration is required by 4:00 p.m. on August 10. Parents, non-schoolers and those not interested in the school supply promotion who are accompanying a ticket holder may attend for free and enjoy bounce houses, games and entertainment. Face painting and concessions will be available for sale.

Register for program #103602-01 online at CRREC.org, by phone, 319-286-5566, or in person at the Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW, or the Parks & Recreation Office at City Services Center, 500 15th Ave. SW. The rain date is Sunday, August 12.