La Plaza Mall invites area families to a Back-To-School Bash on Aug. 3, featuring a fashion show and backpack giveaways. The bash comes one week before the state’s Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11.

The Back-To-School Bash will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand Court. Radio United will offer giveaways every 30 minutes, with prizes including tablets and Simon gift cards. The first 400 children will receive a backpack filled with supplies for the school year. The fashion show begins at 12:30 p.m., unveiling the latest and most popular styles for the school year from La Plaza stores.

Tax-Free Weekend allows tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100). For more information on qualifying purchases, visit the Texas Comptroller website.