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A scary number of Halloween events coming up

A scary number of Halloween events coming up

Get in the Halloween spirit! Movies, pumpkin painting, “Hilloween,” themed fitness classes, a humans vs. zombies race, and more—don't miss out and don’t forget to dress up!

Let’s Party (Smart)

   Oct. 23    11 a.m.–1 p.m.    Wardenburg Student Health Center 
Test your party smart knowledge and you might leave with a prize! Learn about the correct portion size for various types of alcohol. Try to pour your own and we’ll let you know how you did!

S’mores & Scares: Buffs Take on Terror in the Corn

   Oct. 24    5–9 p.m.    Anderson Farms 
Join fellow Buffs for an evening of adventure at Anderson Farms. We'll explore pumpkin patches, get lost in the corn maze, meet farm animals and cozy up by the firepits. Free tickets are available for those who are brave enough! Shuttle buses will be available to transport students to and from Anderson Farms. RSVP to attend

Afternoon Movie Series in Access+: ‘Hocus Pocus’

   Oct. 25    1–4 p.m.    C4C N238 
Join this special screening of “Hocus Pocus”! Enjoy refreshments as you unleash your creativity with a magical Halloween-themed slime activity. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation filled with laughter and fun while watching this Halloween classic. 

Vinyasa ‘Glow’ Flow

   Oct. 25    5–6 p.m.    Rec Center 
This Free Friday Power Hour will put you in a “glowing” mood for the weekend. All levels welcome; mats available for use. 

Friday Night Film Series: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

   Oct. 25    8 p.m.    CHEM 140
Join Program Council to watch “Five Nights at Freddy’s” on the big screen—for free! 

Murder Mystery Night @ the Climbing Gym

   Oct. 25    7–10 p.m.    Rec Center  
Complete climbs to collect the clues, consider the evidence and solve the mystery! Free to climbing gym members or day pass holders. 

F45: Scary Fun-ctional Workout

   Oct. 27    10:30–11:15 a.m.    Rec Center 
No reason to fear this workout, with all the strength, cardio, speed and power you can handle. Registration encouraged. 

How You Use: Exploring Substance Use

   Oct. 28, 29    11 a.m.–1 p.m.    UMC fountains 
Explore how alcohol and other drugs affect your life in a non-judgmental space. Information about on-campus resources will also be available. 

I Love Mondays: Halloween snacks

   Oct. 28    2–3 p.m.    UMC North Dining Area 
Stop by the UMC North Dining Area for a Halloween snack on your way to class and learn about different campus organizations. 

Halloween Horror Game Showcase

   Oct. 28, 29, 30    5–10 p.m.    UMC Gaming Loung and West Dining Room 
Enjoy free games that will get you into the Halloween spirit! 

  • Monday, Oct. 28: Treat yourself with soft and seasonal games in the Gaming Lounge 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 29: Be a little creepy and kooky in the Gaming Lounge 
  • Wednesday, Oct. 30: Get sold on terror in the UMC West Dining Room 

PC Presents: Rave to the Grave

   Oct. 28    8–10 p.m.    UMC fountain and arcade 
This eerie evening will include a silent disco featuring a local DJ and other popular genres of music, a laser light show, glow yard games and other fall activities! 

Total Body Bootcamp: Shaken Edition

   Oct. 29    4–5 p.m.    Rec Center 
Rattle your bones and feel the “shake” in your muscles during this bootcamp-style class. Registration encouraged. 

Pumpkin Palooza

   Oct. 29    5–7 p.m.    Norlin Quad and Library 
Show off your costume with our photobooth, get your face painted, decorate pumpkins, enjoy free food and yard games! Register on BuffConnect

Ghoul’s Day with The Women’s Network

   Oct. 29    6:30–7:30 p.m.    Lucile Berkeley Buchanan Building 
Enjoy a Halloween-themed movie while painting your very own plastic pumpkins and take home valuable safety resources and tips to ensure a fun and safe Halloween weekend. Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic event—grab your friends, get creative and celebrate with The Women’s Network! 

Cycle Beats: Halloween Prep Ride

   Oct. 30    4–5 p.m.    Rec Center 
Be ready to pedal away from any zombies heading toward you as we go all out in this pre-Halloween ride. Registration is encouraged. 

Pumpkin Painting

   Oct. 30    5–8 p.m.    C4C Abrams Lounge 
Join fellow Buffs to paint pumpkins, drink cider, eat sweet treats and watch a queer horror movie. 

Buffs After Dark ticket giveaway: Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz

   Pick up ticket Oct. 31   10 a.m.–noon    UMC 330
Watch the Denver Nuggets live and in person as they take on the Utah Jazz on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Pick up a ticket on Oct. 31 between 10 a.m. and noon in the Center for Student Involvement. 

Halloween Monster Map Scavenger Hunt

   Oct. 31   10 a.m.–8 p.m.    ​Earth Sciences & Map Library
Drop by the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library this Halloween to search for maps of monsters, urban legends and more. Grab treats and follow clues to locate all the mysterious maps around the library.

A Safe Night Out

   Oct. 31    3–5 p.m.   South of UMC across from Broadway underpass 
Halloween is here—what experiences do you want to have? Join this event to help make your night the right amount of safe and eerie. We will be offering free food, Narcan and safer sex supplies for all students.  

‘Hill’oween

   Oct. 31    4–7 p.m.    Beach Park 
Have a scary fun time at the annual “Hill”oween event. Join Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations for free food, pumpkin carving and a costume contest. This event is free and open to all students. No registration is required. 

Central Neighborhood Pumpkin Smash

   Oct. 31    4:30–6 p.m.    Farrand Hall front lawn 
Get ready to smash some pumpkins and enjoy fall-themed treats and prizes! 

Zombie Zumba Dance Party

   Oct. 31    5:30–6:30 p.m.    Rec Center 
Calling all zumba zombies! Join in the fun with music to dance the cobwebs away. Registration encouraged. 

Kitt Scares

   Oct. 31    7–9 p.m.    Kittredge multipurpose rooms 
Join our annual Kitt Halloween Bash! Show off your talents with scary-oke (karaoke), enter the costume contest, play a variety of Halloween board games, make a homemade Halloween craft and meet new friends in your neighborhood! Free snacks and prizes will be provided. 

PC Presents: Boogie-n-Bowling Bash

   Oct. 31    7–10 p.m.    The Connection 
Join CU Boulder's Program Council for bowling, music and a costume party to celebrate your Halloween night! There will be live music, glow-in-the-dark bowling food and more. Don't forget to wear your best costume for a chance to win a special surprise! 

Halloween Trivia

   Nov. 1    6:30–8 p.m.    The Grotto 
Come out to The Grotto and enjoy some Halloween and horror movie trivia. Bring some friends or make new friends as you form a group of up to six, enjoy some snacks and refreshments, and compete for awesome prizes. 

Friday Night Film Series: ‘Coco’

   Nov. 1    8 p.m.    CHEM 140 
Join Program Council to watch “Coco” on the big screen—for free! 

Humans v. Zombies Lock-In: ‘Race for the Cure’

   Nov. 1     8 p.m.–2 a.m.    Engineering Center 
Bring any and all Nerf blasters to defend yourselves against the zombie horde! You must sign a waiver to participate. Nerf blasters are subject to "feet-per-second" restrictions and limited blasters available to check out for the event. Get tickets

Haunted Halls: Literary Hall of Horrors

   Nov. 1, 2    8–11:59 p.m.    Stearns Hall basement 
Join us for a scary good time at RHA’s annual Haunted Halls event!