BLUFFTON, Sc. (WTOC) - Families preparing for the upcoming school year are invited to attend a free Back to School Expo hosted by Tanger Outlets Hilton Head and the Beaufort County School District this Saturday.

The event will take place Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tanger 1, located at 1252 Fording Island Road in Bluffton.

Organizers say the expo will connect families with schools and community organizations while providing resources to help students get ready for the 2026-27 school year.

Attendees can visit school information booths, learn about bus transportation, pick up school supply lists, connect with parent support services and enjoy entertainment, giveaways and lunch.

The event is free and open to the public.

Advance registration is only required for families requesting bus transportation and a boxed lunch.

EVENT DETAILS

• What: Back to School Expo
• When: Saturday, July 18 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Where: Tanger Outlets Hilton Head (Tanger 1), 1252 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC
• Features: School information booths, transportation information, school supply lists, parent support services, community resources, entertainment, giveaways and lunch.
• Cost: Free and open to the public. Advance registration is only required for families requesting bus transportation and a boxed lunch.