Free Events
The Student Union has something for everyone! Whether you want to unwind and play board games, join us for a free craft night, or listen to live music, we’ve got you covered!
Upcoming Events
Our events are free to all active students.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the student union! Enjoy a DIY cereal bar, crafts, and much more!
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Party
🗓 March 17, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
March Game Night
Hang out at our final Game Night of the spring semester on March 19th! Join us for an evening of fun as you try out new games with friends, or feel free to bring your own games to enjoy while snacking on provided treats.
🃏 March Game Night
🗓 March 19, 2026, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Post Ramadan Market
Celebrate the end of Ramadan with a Muslim-inspired market with food, vendors, and crafts!
🃏 Post Ramadan Market
🗓 March 30, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
📍 MLK/ Lower Sproul
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Grad Student Appreciation Patio Party
Bring some friends to our Graduate Student Patio Party. Enjoy tasty bites on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Headlands On Campus.
In partnership with the Graduate Social Club and the Grad Division.
🌱 Graduate Student Patio Party
🗓 April 2, 2026, 4-6 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus🗓
Free to all UC Berkeley Graduate students!
Crafter Dark – DIY Shirt Patches
Take a break from the books and join us to make your own DIY shirt patches. This event is hosted in partnership with Cub Concerts at Berkeley.
🧶 Crafter Dark – DIY Shirt Patches
🗓 April 9, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Legally Blonde
Come join us for an enjoyable evening of a screening of Legally Blonde—a charming, empowering, and witty film.
🎬 Movie Night at Headlands
🗓 April 10, 2026, 7-9 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Community Day
Get to know our community service student organizations
as they host activities and workshops aligned
with their causes. Enjoy free snacks, connect with
others, and take advantage of opportunities to
explore community service orgs on campus!
🗓 April 21, 2026, 12-2 p.m.
📍MLK Game Zone/Lower Sproul
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
Drag Bingo
Get ready for the final Drag Bingo of the fall semester! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with laughter, prizes, and treats hosted by Thee Leggy Pee.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun night.
🎰 Drag Bingo
🗓 April 30, 2026, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
📍Headlands on Campus
Free to all UC Berkeley students!
De-stress Fest
Bring your friends to unwind and recharge before exams on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM in the MLK 1st Floor Game Zone. You’ve earned it!
☀️ DeStress Fest
🗓 May 1, 2026, 2-5 p.m.
📍1st Floor of MLK Jr. Building, Game Zone Area
Recurring Events
Crafter Dark
Join us for free crafting at night in the student union. Make your own unique DIY novelties while enjoying free supplies, drinks.
🗓 On Thursdays: February 19, March 12, April 9
⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 p.m.
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
CrafterDark @ Anchor House
CrafterDark is getting bigger and better! We’re hosting another weekly craft session every Sunday Night at Anchor House. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Every Sunday
⏰ TIME: 5-7 p.m.
📍 Helen Diller Anchor House
Crafter Noon
It’s happening every Friday. Free crafting and art making 🖌🎨.
🗓 Friday: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
⏰ TIME: 12-2 p.m.
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Music in MLK
Sit back and relax while enjoying live music with UC Jazz and CUB~Concerts Under Berkeley.
🗓️ New Dates are coming soon!
📍 MLK 1st Floor Game Zone
Want to collab or volunteer?
Plan Your Team Workshop With Us!
Interested in organizing a crafting event with your team? Learn more about our offerings below!