MainPlace, a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California, is helping families celebrate going back-to-school with a fun-filled “Back to the Basics” event and backpack giveaway. During the event, which takes place on Saturday, August 5th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Center Court, kids will receive a free school backpack that can be personalized by an on-site airbrush artist (while supplies last); other giveaways include an apple, a branded ruler and a yellow school pencil.

Families will also enjoy a DJ spinning their favorite tunes as well as a game of Back-to-School Bingo where they can win school-related supplies and treats. This event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. To learn more, visit https://www.shopmainplacemall.com/events/.

In related news, you can now enter to win a loaded backpack at MainPlace. They are giving away a backpack prize pack to one lucky winner! Inside the backpack is a water bottle, $15 Cotton On gift card, a $50 Macy’s gift card, a stationary set, and a sketchpad. Start the school year with some extra gold stars in style! Head over to their Instagram for your chance to win.

Conveniently located off the I-5, SR-55 and SR-22 freeways, MainPlace is a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California, just minutes from Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Convention Center. Anchored by Macy’s and JCPenney, MainPlace is home to 150 shopping, dining, service and entertainment options including H&M, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, California Pizza Kitchen, Boudin SF, 24 Hour Fitness, T-Mobile, Candeeland, LensCrafters, Picture Show Theater, and Round One Bowling & Amusement. The center is owned and operated by Centennial, a national owner of major shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. For more information, visit the center’s website at www.ShopMainPlaceMall.com.