Photo via Unsplash/Kevin Segal

Things-to-do

This Weekend @ BU: October 30 to November 2

Happy Halloweekend, Terriers! Welcome to the fall semester’s most notorious three-day stretch. We’ve got you covered with some of the best seasonal BU events to keep you in the spirit all weekend long. From making crafts to spending quality time on the ice at Walter Brown Arena, these are some of the best campus activities to celebrate Halloween and the fall.

Third Thursday: Lattes & Lanterns

Need some time to unwind before a hectic weekend of costume shopping, dressing up, going out, and eating candy? Enjoy making spooky decorations while sipping a latte at October’s BU Office for the Arts Third Thursday event. It’s the perfect way to spend time with friends and enjoy an stress-free Halloweekend evening.

Thursday, October 30, 4:30 to 6 pm, BU Medical Campus (INS 109), 72 E. Concord St., Boston.

College of Fine Arts Halloween Party

Don your spookiest costume and strike a pose at this festive seasonal celebration. The CFA student lounge will host live music, games, and pumpkin decorating at this free afternoon event, while the college’s Student Services team will be on hand to snap Polaroid photos of you and your friends to take home as keepsakes.

Thursday, October 30, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, CFA Room 102, 855 Commonwealth Ave.

Coolidge Corner Theatre Flick ’r Treats

Coolidge Corner Theatre celebrates Halloween all weekend with a series of spooky movies. First up is the campy Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and the hilarious Scary Movie on Thursday, followed by the classic scarefest Halloween on Friday, and the 2009 Rob Zombie film, Halloween II, on Saturday.

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is at 7 pm and Scary Movie at 9:30 pm on Thursday, October 30. Halloween is at 11:59 pm on Friday, October 31, and Halloween II is at 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 1, at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. 

Allston Halloween @ The Draft 

Not to be confused with Allston Christmas, Allston Halloween at The Draft is an opportunity for BU students to mix and mingle while sipping drinks and listening to a set list of talented Terrier DJs. This event is 21-plus; skip the cover charge by buying your ticket at this link. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Bottoms up! 

Thursday, October 30, 9 pm to 2 am, The Draft, 34 Harvard Ave., Allston.

College of Fine Arts Color Garden—Fall Harvest

Why not spend some of your Halloween at CFA’s very own color garden? This afternoon event celebrates the fall harvest, so come ready to plant seeds and prep the garden for winter. A BU Student Wellbeing partner, the color garden provides a safe space for students to slow down, take a breather, and enjoy a bit of nature in the big city.

Friday, October 31, 12:30 to 2 pm, next to CFA, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.

HTC Live Fridays! Halloween Edition

This week is a special Halloween edition of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground’s Live Fridays! a weekly career and resource fair that invites numerous Boston professionals for an afternoon of connection and networking. Meet with alums, current students, and the wider community over snacks and music—and maybe expect some seasonal surprises to boot.

Friday, October 31, noon to 3 pm, Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, 808 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Register here.

BU Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern University

See the Terriers spar against one of their biggest Boston rivals this weekend on the spookiest night of the year. All fans are welcome, with or without a costume—but regardless of your attire, be sure to bring a monstrous level of enthusiasm.

Friday, October 31, 6 pm, Walter Brown Arena, 285 Babcock St., Boston. Purchase tickets here.

Walter Brown Arena Open Skate

Ever wish you could skate like your BU Terriers? Carve out a slot in your schedule for Open Skate and test your abilities. It’s completely beginner-friendly, and you can bring your own skates or rent them for $7. Just make sure to bring a photo ID.

Saturday, November 1, 8 to 10 pm, Walter Brown Arena, 285 Babcock St., Boston.