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!
Events
Game Zone
Food
Music
Crafts
Performances
Upcoming Events
Our events are free to all active students.
Grad Student Appreciation Party
Looking for a little fun this fall? Come to the Bear’s Lair on November 12 from 4-6pm for our Graduate Student Appreciation Event! Enjoy a popcorn bar, apple cider, snacks, and create your own pumpkin troll house!
🗓 Nov 12, 2024
⏰ 4-6 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair Tavern
Pets-Giving
Bring your furry friend and celebrate the holiday season with pie, crafts, pet treat bar and more!
🗓 Nov 18, 2024
⏰ 4-6 pm
📍 Bears Lair Tavern
Camp CAL
Join us for Camp CAL at the student union! Kickback and enjoy games, crafts, trail mix bar, and a petting zoo on November 20 from 12 – 3 pm in the Lower Sproul.
🗓 Nov 20, 2024
⏰ 12-3 pm
📍 Lower Sproul
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 and prizes with host Thee Leggy Pee. Fun, prizes, and great vibes await!
🗓 November 21, 2024
⏰ 7:30-9:30 pm
📍 Bear’s Lair
De-stress Fest – Treat Yo Self
Take a break from the books and celebrate the end of the semester with a winter disco! Enjoy music, dancing, food, crafts, and more.
🗓 December 6 , 7 – 9 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone/Lower Sproul
Recurring Events
Our events are free to all active students.
Crafter Dark
Join us for free crafting at night in the student union. Make your own unique DYI novelties while enjoying free supplies, drinks
🗓 On Thursday’s: Sep 12, 2024: DIY Tic Tac Toe | Oct 10, 2024: DIY Flowers | Nov 14, 2024: DIY Fabric Sunflower & Fabric Garland
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Friday: 9/6, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/24 at ANCHOR HOUSE, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/13
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Game Night
Take a break and relax in the Student Union. We’ve got board games, lawn games, caricature artist, and snacks.
🗓️ October 24, 2024 | January, 2025 | March 21, 2025
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Music in MLK
Sit back and relax while enjoying live music with UC Jazz on Thursday’s.
🗓️ November 7, 2024 | November 8, 2024 from 8:30pm-9:30pm | November 14, 2024 | November 21, 2024 | December 5, 2024
⏰ 12 pm – 1 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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