Harvest Fest 2024

October 18, 2024

(raindate October 25, 2024)

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Tuckahoe Elementary

 

Harvest Fest is only possible with the help of our Tuckahoe families - lots of hands make little work. Thank you for your time so we can all create this fun event for our community. Please share this sign up with your friends and lets get all of these slots filled! If you have any questions please reach out to us and we are happy to chat.

 

There is a $10 suggested entry per family. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Tuckahoe Elementary PTA.

 

 

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes Welcome!

 

 
 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I help?

Thank you! This event needs parent involvement to be a success. See our sign up genius and select a time slot or donation. Please reach out to harvestfest@tuckahoepta.us if you have questions about any volunteer positions or requirements.

 

Volunteer Slots: Sign up Here!

Item Donation/Prep Work: link coming soon

 

Can my High School student volunteer to help and receive volunteer hours?

YES! We love the help and are happy to invite responsible high school students to sign up through the sign up genius. They must check in with our volunteer coordinator to ensure they can sign off on their hours.

 

What time is the event?

Harvest Fest will run from 6:30pm – 8:30pm 

 

Can I drop my child off?

No. All children should be accompanied by an adult. 

 

What will the lighting be like?

The parking lot is lit, but is still dim in a few areas. We will be bringing in some more lights, but please consider bringing a flashlight or lantern if you plan to walk to the event as it will be dark by the time you leave.

 

What activities will there be?

Chill zone 

Photo opportunities

Art craft station - 

Cake Walk - $1 per turn cash only

Carnival games

Concessions stand - cash and card accepted

Pizza by the slice

Inflatable obstacle course 

Haunted Hallway

 

Will there be a chill zone?

Yes. There will be a Chill Zone set up by Tuckahoe’s Equity Team in the friendship garden at the front of the school. It will be a calm space provided for students and families to take a break. Coloring pages, books, and sensory bins.

 

Can we use the school bathrooms?

Yes. There will be one hallway open for single stall restroom use. There will be hall monitors present. Please do not go anywhere in the school building other than the front hallways restrooms. 

 

What should I wear?

Students and families are invited to wear costumes at this event. 

 

What does it cost to attend?

We encourage everyone to please make a minimum family $10 donation the night of the event! Cash and card are accepted. Please bring cash if you plan to participate in the cake walk.

 

Cake walk is $1 per turn cash only

Concession items are $1 each

Pizza by the slice $2 per slice

 

It is possible to enjoy the evening without spending any money at all.

 
 

Tuckahoe Fun Facts

Built: 1953
Year PTA Founded: 1954
Location: Arlington, VA
Principal: Mr. Dustin Barnes 
Families: 309 
Students: 444
Mascot: Slider
School Colors: Blue & Gold & Green

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