Coming Up in October 2025: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders
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2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Sat., Oct. 11, 2025 - 2 - 4 p.m.
Alexandria City High School (3330 King Street)
The Alexandria City School Board, along with the Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee, will host the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 2 p.m at Alexandria City High School in the auditorium.
Wed., Oct. 15, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus (3775 W Braddock Rd)
Bring your ideas, concerns and vision for our schools. This is your chance to share your priorities, ask questions and ensure the budget reflects what matters most to you and your neighborhood.
10th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo
Sat., Oct. 18, 2025 - 3 - 7 p.m.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave)
Join Chrysalis Development Group and Patrick Henry Recreation Center for a fun, free science-filled Spooky Mad Science Event. Costumes are encouraged and all ages are welcome.
44th Annual StepALIVE
Sun., Oct. 20, 2025 - 2 - 4 p.m.
First Christian Church (2723 King Street)
Join ALIVE for the 44th annual StepALIVE! Walkathon to benefit ALIVE!
Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest
Thu., Oct. 23, 2025 - Fri., Oct. 31, 2025
“Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug-Free” is the theme for the 2025 National Red Ribbon Week, observed Oct. 23, 2025- Oct. 31, 2025. All ACPS students are invited to take part in the Red Ribbon Week poster contest to help promote a drug-free lifestyle and have the chance to win a $100 gift card. There are three categories for entries: elementary, middle and high school. All posters must be submitted or postmarked by Nov. 10, 2025.
Fri., Oct. 24, 2025 - 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.)
Join the Charles Houston Recreation Center for Boo-Fest. Enjoy a costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts and spooky storytelling—perfect fun for the whole family.
Fri., Oct. 24, 2025 - 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.)
Bring the whole family for a night of fun at Patrick Henry Recreation Center. Enjoy games, a haunted house, arts and crafts, spooky musical chairs, snacks and prizes.
HalloTeen Night (For ages 12- 18)
Fri., Oct. 31, 2025 - 7 - 9:45 p.m.
William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Ave.)
Close out October with a Halloween bash designed just for teens. Enjoy creepy-cool activities, chilling entertainment, tasty treats and a few surprise tricks along the way.
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