October 15, 2017
Spooky Fall Fun for You!
Terror Behind the Walls, Pumpkin Painting, Hocus Pocus, Costume Contest and so much more!
Posted in: Events

Here at Montclair State we love all things fall and Halloween! Beginning Thursday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 31 there are a number of fall and Halloween-themed events and trips planned for you! See what we have to offer, if you dare. We know you’re dying to be a part of it! Check out trivia, pumpkin painting, Terror Behind the Walls and our annual costume contest at the Halloween Bash! Creep it real Red Hawks. #SquadGhouls
Thursday, October 19
Feel Good Fest: Trick or Treat Yourself
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Student Center, Ballrooms B&C
- Join us to Trick or Treat Yourself by decorating a free Halloween self care kit that you can fill with candy and all of the self-care items that we provide! There will be crafts, sleep masks, candy, stress balls and information on ending the stigma on mental health.
- Co-sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion, CAPS, School of Nursing and the University Health Center.
Friday, October 20
- 8-10 p.m.
- University Hall, Room 1070
- Enjoy free popcorn and check out HalloweenTown 1 & 2.
- Sponsored by Weekends at Montclair.
- 7-10 p.m.
- University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center
- Free dessert bar, dancing, photo booths and more! Grab a friend and some semi-formal clothes and join the ball!
- Co-sponsored by RecBoard and Campus Recreation.
Saturday, October 21
- 8-10 p.m.
- University Hall, Room 1070
- Sponsored by Weekends at Montclair.
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Stony Hill Farms, Chester, NJ
- GIANT corn maze, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and more!
- Co-sponsored by Outdoor Adventure and Campus Recreation.
Sunday, October 22
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Dioguardi Field
- Fundraiser and costume competition.
- Sponsored by MSU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
Monday, October 23
Rec Nights – Horror Movie Trivia
- 8-11 p.m.
- Sinatra Hall
- Test your knowledge of the most popular horror movies of all time!
- Sponsored by Campus Recreation.
Tuesday, October 24
- 12-2 p.m.
- Student Center, Rathskeller
- Free candy bar while supplies last!
- Sponsored by Commuter Student Programs & Services.
Wednesday, October 25
- 12:30-2 p.m.
- Drop In Center
- Feeling spooky? Visit the Drop In Center for an assortment of DIY Halloween Crafts.
- Sponsored by Health Promotion.
Wednesday October 25
- 12-2 p.m.
- Student Center, Cafe
- The first 50 students receive a free pumpkin to paint.
- Co-sponsored by Commuter Student Programs and Services, Auxiliary Services and Montclair State Dining.
Thursday, October 26
- 12-2 p.m.
- Student Center, Ballrooms A & B
- Dress up in costume for a chance to win an iPad! Come stir and sip spooky Mocktails, or indulge in our Chocolate Fountain! Want to build a buddy? Hurry! Only the first 125 students will have a chance to raise the dead and stuff their own Zombie Bear!
- Co-sponsored by Commuter Student Programs and Services, Health Promotion, the Student Government Association, Residence Life and Campus Recreation.
- 1:30-4 p.m.
- Student Recreation Center, Lawn
- Free pumpkins and art supplies while supplies last!
- Sponsored by Campus Recreation.
Friday, October 27
Friday Freebie: Spooky Spin & Win
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Student Center, Lobby
- Free candy, prizes and goodies!
- Co-sponsored by WAM! and Health Promotion.
- 8-11:45 p.m.
- Student Center, Ballrooms
- Free food, music, prizes and a costume contest!
- Co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Center, WAM!, Campus Recreation, Residence Life and Health Promotion.
Tuesday, October 31
Halloween Spooktacular
- All Day
- Sam’s Place & Freeman Dining Hall
- Enjoy a special Halloween Menu all day long at Sam’s Place and Freeman Dining Hall.
- Sponsored by Dining Services.
Halloween Party
- 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Student Center, Dining Room
- Enjoy a special Halloween Menu at the Student Center Dining Room.
- Sponsored by Dining Services.
- 5-7 p.m.
- All over campus
- Find Rocky and his creepy friends out and about with treats! (or maybe tricks?) Get a selfie with or picture of the crew and use the #Rockyween for a chance a spooky surprise!
- Sponsored by Team Rocky.
Friday, November 3
- 3:30-11:45 p.m.
- Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA
- A massive haunted house inside a real prison. Six haunted attractions included in your admission. This gothic structure has been featured on TV shows, such as Ghost Hunters, World’s Scariest Places, Paranormal Challenge, etc.
- Sponsored by Campus Recreation.