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‘Recycled Royal Rumble’ coming to Patrick Henry K-8 School next month

By James Cullum
The new athletic field at Patrick Henry K-8 School, March 18, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

A free kids’ event at an Alexandria elementary school next month will combine recycling, crafting and competition.

The “Recycled Royal Rumble” is happening from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Patrick Henry K-8 School’s athletic field (4653 Taney Avenue). The outdoor challenge tasks kids to create medieval-inspired armor and costumes using cardboard, recycled materials and household items.

The event is open to kids ages 9 through 15. Participants can join Team Royal or Team Rebel to test their innovations in games like capture the flag, king of the hill and “zombie attack.”

“At the end of the day, don’t miss the Crowning of Champions, where awards will be given for creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability spirit,” the city said in a release.

The registration deadline is Nov. 7.

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.