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 Ice Cream Social
New year, same love for ice cream! Kick off the Fall 2026 semester with a free scoop of gelato at the Student Union!
🧋Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
🗓 August 27, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
RecRe Game Night
Join us for our annual RecRe Game Night on August 27th! RecRe will be on-site to showcase our RecRe lockers in the Union where you can rent items for free! They’ll be giving away free swag and walking attendees through the rental process for a chance to win a prize! We’ll also have board games, snacks, and drinks for everyone to enjoy.
🃏 RecRe Game Night
🗓 August 27, 2026, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
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 Wednesday, September 9th from 12–2pm! A family fun day at the MLK Game Zone with games, snacks, & community connection.
This event is in partnership with the Student Parent Center.
✏️ Student Parent Family Social
🗓 September 9th, 2026, 12-2 pm
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone/Lower Sproul Plaza
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Crafter Dark
Take a break from the books and join us for our first Crafter Dark of the year! This event is hosted in partnership with Cub Concerts at Berkeley.
🧶 Crafter Dark
🗓 September 10, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Movie Night at Headlands On-Campus
Welcome back bears! Start the school year off with a “grool” screening of Mean Girls — a classic comedy packed with iconic lines. Even though it’s not Wednesday, wear pink so we all match!
🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 September 11, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students
Re-Entry and Transfer Student Event
Calling all transfer students! Stop by the Game Zone on September 16th 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 fall festivities available for UC Berkeley students.
🧺 Transfer and Re-Entry Students Event
🗓 September 16, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
Mark your calendars for September 18 as we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month! 🎉 Experience a live performance, food, and engaging crafts at the Student Union.
💃🏽Latinx Heritage Month Event
🗓 September 18, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍 1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Drag Bingo
Get ready for the first 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
🗓 September 24, 2026, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Movie Night at Headlands On-Campus
Happy spooky season! Join the Student Union and Headlands On-Campus for a Practical Magic Movie Night! Bring your witchiest friends and enjoy free snacks.
🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 October 9, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students
Crafter Dark – Halloween
Make a one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration at our next Crafter Dark on October 15th!
🌙 Crafter Dark
🗓 October 15, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Halloween Game Night
Calling on ghosts, ghouls, and everyone in between! It’s time to “witch” things up and and roll the dice at our Halloween Game Night on October 29th from 7:30-9:30 p.m.! Bring some friends, play a game or two, and enjoy spooky treats!
🎲Game Night
🗓 October 29, 2026, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Zombie Outbreak – Halloween Event
Craving “brains” for lunch? Perhaps an eyeball or two? Check out our zombie outbreak-themed Halloween event at the Student Union! We’ll have face painting, t-shirt decorating, and survival kits for the brave attendees that dare to enter…
👻 Zombie Outbreak
🗓 October 30, 2026, 12-2 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Day of the Dead Celebration (Dia de los Muertos)
Join us for a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Celebration on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 12-2 PM at MLK Game Zone. Enjoy crafts, goodies and savor delicious Mexican pastries.
💀 Day of the Dead Celebration
🗓 November 2, 2026, 12-2 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Diwali Celebration
Diwali is right around the corner! Stop by the MLK Game Zone on November 9th to decorate your own light crafts, enjoy a live dance performance, and celebrate the Festival of Lights with your campus community
🪔Diwali Celebration
🗓 November 9, 2026, 12-2 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley Students, Faculty, and Staff
Crafter Dark – November
Make a one-of-a-kind fall decoration at our next Crafter Dark on November 12th!
🌙 Crafter Dark
🗓 November 12, 2026, 7:30-9:30 pm
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Movie Night at Headlands On-Campus
Calling all Studio Ghibli lovers! Join the Student Union and Headlands On-Campus for a Howl’s Moving Castle Movie Night! Bring your friends and enjoy free snacks.
🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 November 13, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students
Drag Bingo
Midterms dragging you down? Finals stress approaching? Come to our last Drag Bingo event this semester! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with fun, prizes, and treats hosted by Thee Leggy Pee.
Take a second and relax with fellow Bears before finals season.
🎰 Drag Bingo
🗓 November 20, 2026, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Movie Night at Headlands On-Campus – Elf
Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins! Kick off the holiday season by channeling your inner elf. Join us for a cozy screening of the holiday classic Elf. We’ll be serving a few of Buddy’s favorite food groups so you won’t want to miss this sweet night!
🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 December 11, 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.
🗓 Check back in August 2026 for our 2026/2027 dates!
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 🖌🎨.
🗓 Check back in August 2026 for our 2026/2027 dates!
⏰ TIME: 5-7 p.m.
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/11
⏰ 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.
🗓️ Check back in August 2026 for our 2026/2027 dates!
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
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