Cooler weather and colorful foliage in Charlottesville can mean only one thing: fall is in full swing at the University of Virginia, where the school and students have created a raft of spooky offerings between now and Oct. 31, Halloween night.
The crown jewel of events is, of course, Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn, a beloved annual event that brings together students and area families for an evening of fun. This year, Halloween falls on a Tuesday and Lawn and Range residents will be giving out candy from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
But students don’t need to wait until Halloween night to get in the spirit. Here is a partial list of offerings. Mark your calendars.
Puppies and Pumpkins
What: The student-run University Programs Council offers pumpkin painting, puppy petting and apple cider donuts.
Where: South Lawn
When: Oct. 13-15, 2-5 p.m.
Bears and Scares
What: Bears & Scares is a celebration of Halloween on Grounds. The University Programs Council advises arriving early for a chance to make your own stuffed animal because the bears go quick!
Where: Newcomb Hall Ballroom
When: Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.
“Halloweekend” & “The Great Rotumpkin”
What: Digital displays will transform the centerpiece of the University into haunting pumpkins, bubbling cauldrons, and other spooky apparitions. This is what last year’s display looked like.
Where: The Rotunda.
When: Oct. 27-31, 7-11 p.m.
Now, reflect on this photo from 2017’s Trick or Treating on the Lawn, hosted by Housing and Residence Life and Lawn and Range residents. Can you spot Wonder Woman? How about The Cat in the Hat? Find all 10 objects and share your score with your family and friends.
Clues:
- Cat in the Hat
- Red Horns
- Lion King
- Wonder Woman
- Unicorn
- Ostrich
- Yellow Balloon
- Mickey Mouse
- Tiny Jack-o-Lantern
- Sailor Moon
- I Surrender
