Marquee Events

Late Night at the IMU

Enjoy live music, free food, games, and more at the biggest party of Hoosier Welcome! 

Friday, August 21 
9 p.m.–1 a.m. 
Indiana Memorial Union 

First Day of School Photos

Say cheese, Hoosiers! Get your first day fits ready and kick off the semester in style. 

Monday, August 24 
10 a.m.– 2 p.m. 
IMU Centennial Patio 

Fall Student Involvement Fair 

New year, new era! This is your chance to vibe with reps from hundreds of student orgs and community groups. There’s free stuff and food trucks too! 

Thursday, August 27 
4–7 p.m. 
Fine Arts Plaza 

Halloween Nightmare Experience

Come out for tricks and treats at our annual haunted house along with some favorites like pumpkin carving and a fa-boo-lous fashion show!

Friday, October 23
9 p.m.–1 a.m.
IMU Alumni Hall and Solarium

Homecoming Pep Rally

Join us after the Homecoming parade for a pep rally with IU athletes, cheerleaders, Hoosier the Bison, and more! We’ll have carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, and plenty of Hoosier spirit!

Friday, October 30
7–10 p.m.
Dunn Meadow

Light Up the Night

Celebrate the holiday season at the annual lighting of the Indiana Memorial Union’s giant outdoor candles! Join us for the lighting and other winter activities like ice skating, hot chocolate, and a winter market.

Thursday, December 3
7–9 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union

First Day of the Semester Photos

It’s second semester, Hoosiers! Say cheese again to kick off 2027.

Monday, January 11
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
IMU Main Stage
 

Winter Student Involvement Fair

Here’s your second chance to vibe with hundreds of student orgs and community groups and learn how to get involved. 

Wednesday, January 13
5–8 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall

Last Day of School Photos

Close out the year with a smile! These pics will be keepsakes for sure.

Friday, April 30
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
IMU Main Stage, Solarium, and Centennial Patio

Cream & Crimson Carnival

Come one, come all to the annual Cream & Crimson Carnival! Join us for a fun night featuring rides, games, food, music, and so much more!

Friday, April 30
6 p.m.–12 a.m.
Fine Arts Plaza