Octoberama | Mathews Elementary

🤠 Get ready, Mathews Family, for a true Austin-style celebration at Octoberama: ArMazilla World Headquarters on Saturday, October 26!

Inspired by the legendary spirit of Armadillo World Headquarters, this year’s Fall Fundraising Festival brings together the best of what makes our city—and our school—so special. With live local music, tasty bites from favorite food trucks, games, a bounce house, and a photo booth, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss the silent auction, packed with unique finds! It’s a day of fun, food, and community you won’t want to miss—right here at Mathews!

Here's to Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye!

FAQ❓Here's a couple FAQ's for anyone new to Mathews and Octoberama:

What is Octoberama?
- Octoberama is a fall festival held at Mathews with activities for the whole family. It
  is the main PTA fundraiser of the year; proceeds go to enrichment activities,
  improving school grounds, families-in-need, and more.
Are Students Involved?
- Yes! Each student is encouraged to bake (or decorate store-bought) cake for the
  Cake Carousel, sign up for the poster design / coloring contest, and attend the
  festival with their friends and families
Are Mathews Parents Involved?
- Yes! You will hear from your Homeroom Parent, soon, with your classroom's booth assignment! We also need parent volunteers for set-up and clean-up the day of the event.
- Here is a shortcut to a couple ways you can help!
Do I need a ticket to attend?
- No. You can attend without a ticket - admission and entertainment is free
What are ticket sales for?
- While admission is free, tickets are required for Games, Activities, and Food at
  Octoberama. Most games cost 1 to 2 tickets per try depending on the difficulty
  level. The Bounce House and Inflatable Obstacle Course are 5 tickets per try.
What food will be sold at Octoberama?
- Jim Jim's Water Ice, Craig O's Pizza, Vamos ATX, Pop's Burgers & Dogs and Mathews' 6th Grade Drink Stand
- Food vendors are donating 20-100% of sales back to Mathews and the 6th grade class is raising $$ for their Spring Class Trip!