Our 2025 Fall Festival was one for the books

Families filled the Murdock Elementary field on Friday, October 10, to celebrate the season with games, treats and laughter all around. We loved seeing so many families out on a crisp autumn evening, making memories together.

From shaved-ice cones to face painting and sand art, there was something for everyone. The energy and excitement were contagious, and our volunteers worked tirelessly to make sure every detail went smoothly.

A big thank you to our generous sponsors, whose support makes events like this possible, and to the dozens of families who checked out the vehicles on site from Steve Rayman Chevrolet during their Back to School Test Drive fundraising event. We earned $25 for every family who participated, helping us secure an additional $500 for our school.

We’re especially grateful to our volunteers (including many from Pope High School) who kept our kiddos safe on the inflatables and helped clean up afterward. And of course, thank you to our shuttle driver and everyone who enjoyed a leisurely walk to the event. Your teamwork helped us avoid parking-lot chaos!

Scroll through the gallery to relive some of the best moments from the evening. If you spot yourself, don’t forget to share your favorite photo and tag @goMurdockPTA. Check us out on Instagram >

We’re so grateful for our amazing Murdock community and can’t wait to see everyone at our next event!