Free Events
Welcome to our Free Programs & Events!
Our Programs
The Student Union has something for everyone! Whether you want to unwind and play board games, join us for a free craft night, or listen to live music, we’ve got you covered!
Upcoming Events
Our events are free to all active students.
Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event
Calling all transfer students! Stop by the Game Zone on Sep 16 and enjoy a social gathering with refreshments and snacks! This event is limited to Re-Entry and Transfer students only. Keep an eye out for other fall festivities available for UC Berkeley students.
🧺 Transfer and Re-Entry Students Event
🗓 September 16, 12-2 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Crafter Dark – DIY Photo Magnet
Display your favorite photos with a DIY photo magnet. Bring your besties to the Student Union on September 11 to enjoy live music while you decorate your photo frames. Don’t have any printed photos? No worries, snap a pic with your friends and print it for free with our Photoboxx service.
🗓 September 11, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
September is National Student Parent Month 💛💙
At UC Berkeley, nearly 1,000 student parents embody strength and resilience, balancing academics and family, love and learning, challenge and triumph. Their courage inspires us all.
🎉 Celebrate with us on Thurs. 9/11 from 12–2pm! A family fun day at the MLK Game Zone with games, caricatures, food & community connection.
This event is in partnership with Student Parent Center.
✏️ Student Parent Family Social
🗓 September 11, 12-2 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone/Lower Sproul Plaza
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Mark your calendars for September 19 as we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! 🎉 Experience a live performance and engaging crafts at the Student Union.
🗓 September 19th, 20254
⏰ 12 – 2 PM
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Berkeley Forum Speaker Event (RSO Event)
Join us in partnership with the Berkeley Forum, featuring guest speaker Jasmin Savoy Brown, in the Pauley Ballroom. Stay tuned for more details.
🗓 September 22, 2025
⏰ 6 – 8 PM
📍 Pauley Ballroom
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Drag Bingo
Get ready to yell “BINGO!” because Drag Bingo is rolling into the Student Union. Don’t miss out on a night full of fun, prizes, and great vibes!
🗓 September 26, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍Location TBD
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Recurring Events
Crafter Dark
Join us for free crafting at night in the student union. Make your own unique DIY novelties while enjoying free supplies, drinks.
🗓 On Thursdays: September 11, October 16, Nov 13
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
CrafterDark @ Anchor House
CrafterDark is getting bigger and better! We’re hosting another weekly craft session every Sunday Night at Anchor House. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Sunday: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7
⏰ TIME: 5-7 pm
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Friday: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14/ 11/21, 12/12
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Music in MLK
Sit back and relax while enjoying live music with UC Jazz and CUB~Concerts Under Berkeley on Thursday’s.
🗓️ On Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8/26, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, !
⏰ 12 pm – 1 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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