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Student Life Halloween Programming

October 27, 2025

Three students painting pumpkins together in the Mountainlair for Halloween 2025

 

Pumpkin Carving and Coke Floats


Tuesday, October 28 & Wednesday, October 29 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Outside the Mountainlair (inside if raining)


Celebrate the season with pumpkin carving and Coke floats! Stop by to carve a pumpkin onsite or take one home to decorate later. Enjoy a refreshing Coke float while you create, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite pumpkins—gift cards will be awarded to the top three designs.

 

WVU Campus Recreation – Halloween-Themed Group Fitness Classes


Get in the Halloween spirit with WVU Campus Recreation’s themed group fitness classes all week long! Registration opens 24-hours before the start of class. Click here to register.

· Halloween Spook & Stretch – Monday, October 27 | 8 p.m. | Room B

· High-loween High Fitness – Wednesday, October 29 | 4:30 p.m.

· Spooky Spin – Thursday, October 30 | 8 p.m. | Room A

· Pumpkin Spice Pilates – Friday, October 31 | 9 a.m. | Room B

 

Halloween Party at Serenity Place

Thursday, October 30 | 5 –7 p.m. | Serenity Place


Join us for Halloween crafts, free snacks, a costume contest, and Squishmallow Bingo featuring spooky squishes. All students are welcome.

 

Alpine Nights: Alpine Tower and Giant Swing

Thursday, October 30 | 6:30 – 10 p.m. | WVU Outdoor Education Center


Experience the high ropes courses under the stars. Take a thrilling ride on the Giant Swing or climb into the nighttime forest on the Alpine Tower.
Cost: $20
Participants under 18 will need a parent or guardian signature.

Click here to register.

 

Nighttime Canopy Tour & Tower/Swing

Friday, October 31 | 5:30 – 10 p.m. | WVU Outdoor Education Center


Enjoy a Halloween night adventure featuring the zipline, Alpine Tower, and Giant Swing. Transportation is included with registration.
Cost: $30
Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m. at the WVU Outdoor Recreation Center.

Click here to register.

 

WVU Men’s Soccer vs. Marshall – Costume Night

Friday, October 31 | 7 p.m. | Dick Dlesk Stadium


Cheer on the Mountaineers as they take on Marshall in a top-25 matchup. The Mountaineer Maniacs are encouraging all students to wear their best Halloween costumes.
Prizes include $100 Amazon gift cards for the best and funniest costumes.
Students must show their WVU Student ID to enter.

 

 

WELLWVU Hydration Station


Friday, October 31 | 8 – 11 p.m. | High Street (across from Boreman Hall)


Stop by for water and wellness resources while you’re out celebrating Halloween night.
This event is weather permitting and may be canceled if it is cold or rainy.