Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd in Durham, is holding a free back to school bash on Saturday, August 20th, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here’s what’s going on:
- Backpack giveaways: Located at a kiosk near Kay Jewelers, backpacks supplied by Ignite Community Care Center– (limited amount given away on the hour 11am-2pm – backpacks given on first come first served)
- Book Harvest book drive: bring a new or gently used book to donate to Book Harvest and be entered to win one of 20 backpacks valued at over $125. (donation stations located at Endivo Hair Gallery, Center Court and Macy’s Court 11am-2pm) book harvest
- Instagram contest: share your favorite Back to School Bash moment (#NGbacktoschoolbash) and be entered to win a $100 Northgate gift card. (winners chosen at random from all who enter the Instagram photo contest, tag Northgate and use the hashtag)
- DJs at Endivo Hair Gallery 9am-12noon (13 year old DJ sensation DJ Flight!) and at DTLR 12noon-4pm
FREE:
- Surf simulator 11am-2pm (located near DTLR)
- Bounce house 11am-2pm (located near NG Safari Adventure Train)
- Face Painting (located in Sears wing 10:00am-12:00noon, near Kay Jewelers 12:30-2:30pm)
- Sky Zone prize wheel 11am-2pm (located in Macy’s Court)
- Spence’s Farms mini petting zoo with bunnies and chicks 11am-2pm (located in Center Court near the train)
- Haircuts at DTLR 12noon-4pm (receive a free backpack with haircut)
- Zumba classes by Mindful Bodies at Durham Co. Library Discovery Nook (1pm -Fit Kids, 1:30pm Fit Teens)
- Durham County Library Bookmobile 12-2pm (located outside on the Plaza)
- Ho-B RC Park -be a spectator at the Summer Slam Race (learn more)