August 2025 events guide: Back-to-school, pumpkin spice latte return, football, tax-free shopping & more

August is a busy month filled with back-to-school preparations, college football games, and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Several states offer sales tax holidays to aid with school shopping. The month also features religious observances, a full moon known as the Sturgeon Moon, and the Perseids meteor shower, providing a mix of activities and events.