ORANGE BOWL HOSTS FREE FAMILY FUN DAY AHEAD OF SCHOOL YEAR
Backpacks, haircuts, food, and more await at the August 1st event
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (July, 28, 2026) – The 14th annual Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank at David Deal Playday will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale, located at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Families can prepare for the new school year by receiving free backpacks filled with school supplies, kids’ haircuts and a food distribution in partnership with Farm Share, all while supplies last. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food trucks, as well as a live DJ, bounce houses, games, caricaturists, water activities and more.
“The Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank is all about bringing families together while promoting healthy, active lifestyles,” said Mike Moran, Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair. “We’re proud to provide a fun, welcoming environment where children can explore wellness, connect with community resources, and create lasting memories with their families.”
The Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank is one of the many ways Orange Bowl gives back to the South Florida community through its Orange Bowl Cares initiative. The event is made possible by meaningful contributions from title sponsor Sunshine Health, presenting sponsor PNC Bank, and associate sponsors AutoNation, CBS4, Hard Rock Stadium, Jazwares, Moss, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
“Sunshine Health is honored to once again support the Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day and help families start the school year feeling prepared and supported,” said Charlene Zein, Sunshine Health CEO. “This event reflects the power of partnership and our shared commitment to giving children and families access to the resources, encouragement and healthy experiences they need to thrive in the classroom and in the community.”
“Every child deserves to begin the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Southeast Florida. “The Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day helps make that possible by bringing valuable resources directly to families while creating a fun and welcoming community experience. We’re proud to be part of an event that supports our students and sets them up for a successful year ahead.”
This year’s event will be part of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department’s annual David Deal Playday. Approximately 25 local vendors will be in attendance, providing a variety of products, services and health and fitness essentials for families.
For more information, visit orangebowl.org.
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About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 400 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.
About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking, including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
