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!

Welcome Back

Ice Cream Social

Enjoy Our Free Teats

Activities

ReCre

Game Night

Funky Music!

UC Jazz Band

Bridgerton Valentine's Day Tea Party

Enjoy live music, tea sandwiches, mini tarts, and macaroons while we make our own Valentine's Day cards.

Enjoy Board Games

Bring your friends and chill with board games.

LatinX

Enjoy the Latin heritage experience of food, drinks and music.

Enjoy Free Crafting

DIY your own crafts, decorate your space.

Black History

An evening of live music with Jackie Gage celebrating black musical change makers.

Express Yourself

Our National Coming Out Day Event. Delight in fun performances while celebrating each other.

Student Parent Center Social

Art Making

Enjoy free art!

Crafter Dark

Enjoy festive colors and activities.

Festive Crafting

Fun Art

Enjoy free art!

Crafter Dark

Upcoming Events

Our events are free to all active students.

Spring into Service Event

Get to know the community service student organizations on campus as they host activities and workshops related to their causes. Enjoy free coffee and pastries, connect with others, and take the opportunity to explore the various community service organizations available (listed below). This event is in partnership with Cal Community Projects.

🗓 April 28, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍Lower Sproul Plaza

Participants:
Heartstrings
Paper Cranes
BEAM
OASES
ACE Coaches
Sage Mentorship Project
The Music Connection
Berkeley Project
Teach In Prison
The Music Connection
Cal Rotaract
ANova
Cal Habitat for Humanity
Project RISHI, the Berkeley Chapter
Alternative Breaks

Free to all UC Berkeley students!

Drag Bingo

Get ready for the final Drag Bingo of the spring 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, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus

Free to all UC Berkeley students!

De-stress Fest

Schedule some time to relax and recharge as we head into the final stretch of the semester. Bring your friends to DeStress Fest on May 1 and take your minds off of assignments and exams for a few hours.

The Student Union will be taking it back to the 70s with a free roller skating, crafts, and food! Be one of the first 300 attendees and take home a free poster to brighten up your space for finals.

☀️ DeStress Fest
🗓 May 1, 2026, 2-5 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area

Foster Care Awareness Month Event

Join the Berkeley Hope Scholars in celebrating Foster Care Awareness Month! Connect with an artist, learn a new craft, and grab free ice cream with us!

☀️ Foster Care Awareness Month Event
🗓 May 6, 2026, 12-3 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area

Movie Night at Headlands On-Campus

Calling all graduating students and friends! Come join us for a bittersweet evening screening of High School Musical 3: Senior Year — the high-energy, nostalgic, and dramatic finale to the Disney franchise.

🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 May 8, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus

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: February 19, March 12, April 9
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 p.m.
📍 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