With fall in full swing, one of the most festive times of the year is fast approaching! Soon the streets will be filled with skeletons, pumpkins and other spooky decorations! Celebrate the Halloween festivities at the events below hosted by a variety of on-campus organizations and University centers.
Harvest Festival (Oct. 20)
The is hosting its annual at the Women’s Building Field on Friday, Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m. Join Student Association for pumpkin painting, lawn games, a clothing flea market and more exciting activities!
HalloQueen Ball (Oct. 21)
As part of Syracuse University’s celebration of , the is hosting the ! Join the party in the Schine Student Center from 10 p.m.-midnight to dance, hang out and wear your best costume. There will also be a costume competition with categories being judged by ballroom community members. You can register for the HalloQueen Ball and other LGBTQ Resource Center events through their .
Tough Topic Tuesday: Culture or Costume? A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation (Oct. 24)
The provides the University community with a chance to have constructive conversations about difficult or challenging subjects. With Halloween and its many costumes fast approaching, it’s important to talk about the ways costumes can cross boundaries and become appropriation of others’ cultures and customs. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 3-4:30 p.m. at 804 University Ave., Room 115.
Mindfulness and Meditation: Pumpkin Painting (Oct. 26)
Join the for a that cultivates creativity and provides stress relief. is a workshop series with various creative sessions that incorporate mindfulness and contemplative practices. You can register for Pumpkin Painting and other Mindfulness and Meditation sessions through the .
Orange After Dark: Halloween Dance (Oct. 27)
Join and for a SPOOKTACULAR ! The night will feature a costume contest, prizes and lots of dancing! Students are welcome to come in costume or come as they are. No tickets are needed, but a valid Syracuse University I.D. is required to attend. You can .
Late Night Ice: Halloween Party (Oct. 28)
Friday and Saturday nights at the feature skating on both rinks and hit music all night long! The theme is Halloween Party – Costumes, Candy and Curling! Admission and skate rental is free for students. You can .
Halloween at Hendricks (Oct. 28)
Join for ! The Hendricks Chapel Choir will sign a medley from “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Setnor School of Music student organists will perform Bach’s famous “Toccata in D Minor” and the night will feature opera, musical theater arias and improvisations on ghostly themes! Costumes are encouraged, so swing by Hendricks on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9-10 p.m. in your Halloween best to enjoy some spooky tunes.
Orange After Dark: Day of the Dead (Nov. 1)
, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death originating in Mexico and celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Join Orange After Dark, and the to learn more about DÃa de los Muertos! You can .
Written By Esteban Quiñones ’24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Editorial Note:Â At publication, the Orange After Dark: Day of the Dead event was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28. The event has since been moved to Wednesday, Nov. 1.Â