1 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen.
Children wait in line for the "Wipeout" inflatable, one of the event's most popular attractions.
2 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children enjoyed an inflatable slide.
3 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Crossfit Mudtown was one of the many vendors.
4 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Member of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, which presented the event.
5 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Guests enjoyed giveaways and goodies from various vendors.
6 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
The Chamber of Commerce handed out goodies to guests.
7 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Guests enjoyed the movie Home at dusk.
8 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children enjoyed the "Wipeout" inflatable.
9 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Daylight Doughnuts was one of the many vendors.
10 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Mary Kay was one of the many vendors.
11 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Weigh To Live was one of many vendors.
12 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children got the chance to play soccer with Soccer Shots.
13 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children enjoyed the "Wipeout" inflatable
14 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen.
Children enjoyed a bouncy house.
15 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children enjoyed bucket swings.
16 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Children enjoyed bucket swings.
17 of 17
Photo by Katie Turpen
Soccer Shots was one of my many vendors.
The Back 2 School in the Hills event returned for its second year on Friday, Aug. 14. The free festival was located at Oliver Square, 3246 Cahaba Heights Road.
The event featured rides, inflatables and games for children and adults. In addition, local business vendors provided food and other giveaways. A DJ provided music for the event and the family-friendly movie Home was played at dusk.
Families gathered together on blankets and lawn chairs as they waited for the movie to begin. A popular feature of the event was a “Wipeout” inflatable.
“It’s just celebrating heading back to school. School is just such a huge importance in our city,” event coordinator Lisa Christopher said.
Christopher said the community excitement of last year prompted the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce to bring Back 2 School back this year.
