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!