Students roasting marshmallows at Spaghetti & S'mores 2019

Special Events

What are Special Events

The Department of Campus Recreation hosts a variety of events throughout the year for the students of Montclair State University. We host many free events, as well as fundraisers for various local charities. Events are sponsored ‌by RecBoard, a student-run campus organization. The goal of our events is to help students get involved on campus, while having fun!

Check Out Some of Our Events!

Project Recess

Rec Fest

Petting Zoo

Spaghetti & S’mores


Upcoming Events

Fall 2022 Events!

Hawaiian Bash

Say farewell to the end of summer with a Hawaiian Bash! There will be bubbles, flowers, a tiki bar, and many lei’s. Don’t miss out on FREE food, games, and music.

Other Activities:

  • Dunk Tank
  • Foam Dance Party
  • Photo Booth
  • Limbo

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID

Where and When?

  • Sunday, August 28
  • 8 – 10:30 p.m.
NFL Kickoff (Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams)

Join us at the Student Recreation Center Lounge as we kickoff the football season with the Buffalo Bills taking on the defending Super Bowl Champions Los Angeles Rams with FREE food and fun!

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID

Where and When?

  • Thursday, September 8
  • 8:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Student Recreation Center Lounge
Rec Fest Round Up

Come join us outside, and inside, the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at 1:00 pm for some fun! We’ve got BBQ, popcorn, and raffles – all for free! It’s the perfect way to spend your free time.  See you there!  Check out all the SRC has to offer!

In addition to a ton of cool prizes!

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID

Where and When?

  • Thursday, September 8
  • 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Student Recreation Center
Back to School Bingo

Celebrate coming back to school

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID

Where and When?

  • Wednesday, September 21
  • 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Student Recreation Center Gym
Tie Dye Night with OSJD

Celebrate Bisexuality Day! Come on down to the SRC Front Lawn and show off your creative designs with a Tie Dye Party!

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • FREE for students with a valid Montclair State ID

Where and When?

  • Friday, September 23
  • 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Student Recreation Center Front Lawn
Orioles vs Yankees

Join us for an afternoon at Yankee Stadium where the New York Yankees face off against division rival Baltimore Orioles!

How do I Sign-up?

  • Registration is not required.
  • $20 per ticket + transportation for students

Where and When?

  • Saturday, October 1
  • Meet at Rec Center Parking Lot 10:30 a.m.
  • Game: 1 p.m. – End of Game
  • Yankee Stadium