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10 Things To Do On or Near Campus for The Rest Of October

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Seton Hall chapter.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend and the rest of this month, here are some events that are happening around Seton Hall:

On Seton Hall’s Campus:

1. SAB’s A GIANT Event

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is hosting a Giant event on Friday Oct. 26th from 1-3 on the Green. There will be giant games like Giant Jenga and Giant Scrabble as well as big prizes!

2. AST’s Rock-A-Thon Event

Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) is hosting their annual Rock-A-Thon philanthropic event on Friday Oct. 26th from 5 – 9 pm in the Jubilee Auditorium. It’s pretty much a huge concert with solo performers and bands, as well as food and raffle baskets. All the proceeds are donated to AST’s philanthropy, Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that provides underprivileged women with business casual clothes, resume building, and interview coaching to empower them to break the cycle of poverty. Buy tickets or donate here: https://shu.crowdchange.co/4727

3. SAB’s Halloween Pop Up Shop

Check out the Halloween Crafts that SAB is having in Main Lounge on Monday Oct. 29th from 11 am – 2pm. 

4. AST’s Halloween Fundraiser

AST is selling fried oreos on Tuesday, Oct 30th from 12 – 3 pm in the Galleon Hallway. All the proceeds go to Alpha Sigma Tau. It’s a great way to get your sweets without having to go trick-or-treating. 

5. SAB’s Movie: Halloweentown

Join SAB and SHU students in watching Halloweentown on Halloween (Wed. Oct 31st) at 7 pm in the Living Room. 

Off Seton Hall’s Campus:

6. Rocky Horror Picture Show

Head down to Aberdeen NJ to check out this amazing show. There’s a costume contest, a dance party and more before the show. Tickets are $7 and the shows are on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 26th and 27th) at midnight. 

7. 13th Annual Back to Hoboken Bar Crawl

Check out the bar crawl in Hoboken on Saturday Oct. 27th from 12 – 6 pm. Tickets range from $9 – $15. 

8. Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla

Head out to Central Park in NYC and celebrate Halloween on Sunday Oct. 28th from 4 – 7 pm. There will be pumpkin carvings, crafts, a costume parade and Conservancy’s signature Pumpkin Flotilla, among other things! It’s free and open to everyone!

9. Harry Potter: A History of Magic

This is an exhibit at the New York Historical Society Museum and Library. Tickets are $21 and have to be booked in advance. They’re opened Fri: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat: 10 am – 6 pm, and Sun: 11 am – 5 pm. Any Harry Potter fans out there??? This is the exhibit for you!

10. The Village Halloween Parade

The Halloween Parade is in Greenwich Village, NYC on Wednesday Oct 31st from 7 – 10:30 pm. The theme is “I AM a Robot!” Who doesn’t want to see a ton of people in costumes walking in the city. 

Hi! My name is Kiah Conway and I'm a double major in Journalism and Creative Writing here at Seton Hall. I am one of the Campus Correspondents for Her Campus, as well as a Chapter Advisor for some HC Chapters. If it wasn't already obvious, I am really passionate about writing. I'm also a serious Netflix addict and book lover. In between binge watching Marvel movies and doing homework, I spend my time hardcore Pinteresting and writing short stories.