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.
Welcome Back Boba Tea Social
Welcome back, Golden Bears! Celebrate the start of the spring semester with a free boba at the Student Union!
🗓 January 23, 2025
⏰ 12-2 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Game Night
Get ready for the first Game Night of the new year! 🎆 Join us at the Student Union on January 30th for an evening filled with snacks, board games, and fun caricature drawings! Feel free to bring your own board games to play with friends!
In partnership with Games of Berkeley and Board Games at Berkeley.
🗓 January 30, 2024
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the year of the snake at the Student Union’s Lunar New Year Event on January 29th! Free to UC Berkeley Students from 12 – 2 pm in the MLK Game Zone.
🐉 Lunar New Year Celebration
🗓 January 29th, 12 – 2 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Student Union Black History Month Celebration in Collaboration with Diaspora Magazine and the Office of ASUC Senator Knapper
Join Diaspora Magazine and the Office of ASUC Senator Knapper for an evening art market featuring black artists and creatives. The event will be held in the Student Union’s MLK Game Zone on February 25, from 4-6 pm.
DIASPORA Magazine is an art, style & culture magazine made by and for Black students at UC Berkeley.
🎥 Black History Month Celebration
🗓 February 25, 4-6 pm
📍MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Valentine’s Day Event
Join us this Valentine’s Day, February 14, from 12-2 pm for an Emily in Paris experience. Grab your best outfit and immerse yourself in a Paris-themed party with free food and refreshments.
👒 Valentine’s Day Event
🗓 February 14, 12-2 pm
📍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: February 20, 2025: DIY Room Flags | March 13, 2025: DIY Beach Scene| April 17, 2025: DIY Suncatcher
⏰ 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: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Crafter Noon @ Anchor House
Crafter Noon is getting bigger and better! We’re hosting another weekly craft session every Wednesday at Anchor House. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Wednesday: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
⏰ TIME: 12-2pm
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House
Game Night
Take a break and relax in the Student Union. We’ve got board games, lawn games, caricature artist, and snacks.
🗓️ January 30, 2025 | March 20, 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.
🗓️ March 20, 2025 | April 3, 2025 | April 10, 2025 | April 17, 2025 | April 24, 2025 | May 1, 2025
⏰ 12 pm – 1 pm
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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