9 Halloween events to scare up some fun

Husker Haunt is October 29, 2025.
Husker Haunt is October 29, 2025.

Enter the Husker Haunt's Costume Contest for a chance at $175 in prizes


Husker Haunt
7 to 9 p.m., October 29
Nebraska East Union


Free for UNL Students with Event Pass.

A campus tradition for hundreds of Huskers. Wear a favorite Halloween costume and bring your crew for a fun-tastic night of indoor Halloween-themed activities and treats, all in one location:

• an eerie and frightening Haunted House

• Costume Contest - sponsored by UBT. Prizes valued at $100, $50, and $25. Check-in by 8:15 p.m. Contest starts at 8:30 p.m.

• DIY Mini Pumpkin Decorating. 100 pumpkins available.

• Hay Rack Rides

• Bowling @ the Husker Bowling Center

• Halloween-themed Mocktails, hosted by Alcohol and Other Drug Education.

• Free Candy


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Explore 8 additional Halloween-themed events for more ghoulish and frightening entertainment:

Night of the Living Drag Show
8 p.m. October 24
Nebraska Union

Little Monster Mash and Greek Street Trick-or-Treat
5 to 7 p.m. October 28
• for children & dependents of UNL students, staff, and faculty, preferably ages 2 to 10 years.

Ross Fright Fest
Various dates & times through October 31
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Relationships Shouldn't Be Creepy
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 30
Nebraska Union, Memorial Plaza

Boo Barre
5 to 5:50 p.m. October 30
Campus Recreation Center

Halloween Arts and Crafts
12 to 2 p.m. October 31
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (3rd floor)

Morrill Hall-oween
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 31
Morrill Hall

Halloween at Sheldon
6 to 8 p.m. October 31
• open to individuals 21+ years

 
Originally published October 24, 2025 - Submit an Item