Free Events
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.
Welcome Back Boba Social
New year, same love for boba! Kick off the Spring 2026 semester with a free boba drink at the Student Union!
🧋Welcome Back Boba Social
🗓 January 22, 2026, 12-2PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
January Game Night
Calling all board game fanatics: our first game night of 2026 will be happening on January 29th from 7:30-9:30pm! Bring some friends, play a game or two, and enjoy Little Gem Waffles!
🎲Game Night
🗓 January 29, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Open House
Come check out the Student Union’s Annual Open House event! We’ll have cotton candy, popcorn, and free swag. Make sure to participate in our Bingo game around the Union for a chance to win some cool prizes 👀
🍿Open House
🗓 February 3, 2026, 12-3PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Valentine’s Day Event
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends at the Student Union! Enjoy free treats, crafts, and more!
💙 Valentine’s Day Event
🗓 February 13, 2026, 12-3PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the year of the horse at the Student Union’s Lunar New Year Event on February 17th! Free to UC Berkeley Students from 12 – 2 pm in the MLK Game Zone.
🐎 Lunar New Year Celebration
🗓 February 17, 2026, 12 – 2PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Crafter Dark – Blind Box Charms
Take a break from the books and join us to make your own blind box charms. This event is hosted in partnership with Cub Concerts at Berkeley.
🧶 Crafter Dark – Blind Box Charms
🗓 February 19, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30PM
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Student Union Black History Month Celebration
Honor Black History Month at the Student Union on February 24th from 4-6pm. Enjoy free treats and explore local black-owned businesses on campus.
🎨 Black History Month Celebration
🗓 February 24, 2026, 4-6PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Drag Bingo
Get ready for the final Drag Bingo of the fall semester! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with laughter, prizes, and treats hosted by Thee Leggy Pee.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun night.
🎰 Drag Bingo
🗓 February 26, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Holi Festival
Get ready to add a burst of color to your day and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors in a unique and fun way! Create a beautiful rangoli craft that will brighten up any room, and indulge in some delicious treats while you’re at it! In partnership with The Institute for South Asia Studies.
🎊 Holi Festival
🗓️ March 4, 2025, 12 – 2PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Women*’s History & Empowerment Month
Celebrate with performers, activities, giveaways and free food in partnership with the Gender Equity Resource Center.
For disability access needs, please contact Joanna at (510) 230-3254 or joannavillegas@berkeley.edu
*All are welcomed who experience life through the lens of woman in body, spirit, identity – past, present, future, and fluid.
💜💚🤍 Women’s* History Month Tribute Night
🗓 March 6, 2026, 4-6PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event
Calling all transfer students! Stop by the Game Zone on March 11th and enjoy a fun social with refreshments and snacks! This event is limited to Re-Entry and Transfer students only. Keep an eye out for other spring festivities available for UC Berkeley students.
🧺 Transfer and Re-Entry Students Event
🗓 March 11, 2026, 12-2PM
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
CrafterDark – Beaded Potted Plant
Want to add some green to your space? Stop by CrafterDark this month and craft your own beaded potted plant and vibe to live music from Cub Concerts at Berkeley. It’s the perfect study break and a chance to unleash your creativity!
🌙 Crafter Dark – Beaded Potted Plant
🗓 March 12, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the student union! Enjoy sweet treats, crafts, and much more!
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Party
🗓 March 17, 2026, 12-2PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
March Game Night
We’re partnering with Board Games at Berkeley for our final Game Night of the spring semester on March 19! Join us for an evening of fun as you try out new games with friends, or feel free to bring your own games to enjoy while snacking on provided treats.
🃏 March Game Night
🗓 March 19, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Grad Student Appreciation Patio Party
Bring some friends to our Graduate Student Patio Party. Enjoy tasty bites on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM at Headlands On Campus.
In partnership with the Graduate Social Club and Grad Division.
🌱 Graduate Student Patio Party
🗓 April 2, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍Headlands on Campus🗓
Free to all UC Berkeley Graduate students!
Crafter Dark – DIY Shirt Patches
Take a break from the books and join us to make your own DIY shirt patches. This event is hosted in partnership with Cub Concerts at Berkeley.
🧶 Crafter Dark – DIY Shirt Patches
🗓 April 9, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Drag Bingo
Get ready for the final Drag Bingo of the fall semester! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with laughter, prizes, and treats hosted by Thee Leggy Pee.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun night.
🎰 Drag Bingo
🗓 April 30, 2026, 7:30-9:30PM
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
De-stress Fest
Bring your friends to unwind and recharge before exams on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM in the MLK 1st Floor Game Zone. You’ve earned it!
☀️ DeStress Fest
🗓 May 1, 2026, 2-5PM
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
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: February 19, March 12, April 9
⏰ 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:
⏰ TIME: 5-7 p.m.
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Friday: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
⏰ TIME: 12-2 p.m.
📍 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 12/1/2025 at 7:30-8:30 p.m., 12/10/2025 at 8-9 p.m.
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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Plan Your Team Workshop With Us!
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