Celebrating Halloween & Día de los Antepasados On Campus
Celebrate the season with campus events honoring October traditions
This month, Northwestern is celebrating Halloween and Día de los Antepasados with beloved campus traditions and brand-new events, alike. Here's a look at what’s in store:
Fall Bisque Painting with ARTica
Wednesday, October 22 | 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.ARTica Studios, Ground Floor of Norris University Center
Paint an autumn-inspired bisque piece at ARTica to celebrate the fall. For only $5, you’ll receive a pumpkin bisque pottery votive—an unglazed ceramic object that’s been fired once—and an LED light to bring your creation to life. Reserve your spot today!
Pumpkin Carving with ARTica
Tuesday, October 28 | 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ARTica Studios, Ground Floor of Norris University Center
Join ARTica for a festive afternoon of pumpkin carving in the Norris Underground. The studio will provide everything you need—from pumpkins and carving materials to LED lights and candy. RSVP today, and come early—this event is while supplies last.
Solidari-Tea Halloween Edition
Tuesday, October 28, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Multicultural Center, Room 107
Sip, craft and connect at MSA’s Halloween-themed Solidari-Tea. Enjoy seasonal crafts like mini wooden coffins, paper ghosts and beaded charms while sharing scary stories over tea and snacks. Drop in anytime to join in on the fun!
Women’s Center Open House
Thursday, October 30, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Women’s Center
The Women’s Center is opening its doors for a Halloween-themed open house! Stop by for a Gender & Sexuality Studies Winter Course Preview at 1 p.m., an info session from the Office of Community Enrichment at 2 p.m. and a Body Positive Challenge at 3:30 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy snacks, tarot card readings, raffles, harm reduction supplies and other witchy surprises.
Día de los Antepasados: Nicho-Decorating
Wednesday, October 29, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Multicultural Center, Room 107
Honor Día de los Antepasados by learning about the cultural significance of nicho boxes in Latin American traditions. Then, create your own altar box to display at the Multicultural Center's community ofrenda in remembrance and celebration. Register today!
Relationship Check-Up Game Night
Thursday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Searle Hall, Room 3-220
Relationships shouldn’t be scary. Join CSAW for a fun, interactive night of board games and conversation around what makes relationships healthy—or not. Whether it’s a partner, friend or roommate, you’ll leave with tools to keep things strong. Register here.
Spooky Sweets Showdown
Friday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.All Dining Commons
On Halloween, NU Dining’s pastry chefs will summon their most creative confections for the annual Spooky Sweets Showdown. Each dining hall will go head-to-head, crafting hauntingly delicious desserts that are as eerie as they are irresistible. Taste, judge and crown the ultimate Halloween champion based on creativity and flavor.
Free Candy
Friday, October 31, All DayNorris University Center
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Norris on Halloween! Stop by select locations around the building for some free candy to join in the festive spirit.