Back-to-school spending is expected to decline by 10% in 2023, to $597 per child from $661 in 2022, according to a Deloitte ’s 2023 back-to-school survey.

The event begins at 4 p.m. Aug. 12, offering families the chance to shop local back-to-school vendors for last-minute school supplies, and enjoy entertainment like face painting and live music.