Special Events

All events are free to BGSU students and held at the Student Recreation Center.

Monster Mash - Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 8 - 11 PM

Join us for this thrilling night featuring an amazing DJ and dancing! Engage in our scare faire with various campus and students organizations as we navigate this scary Halloween season, you are sure to get a treat or two! This event includes many attractions and a costume contest with prizes, the climbing wall, therapy dogs, snacks and candy. This event is free to all BGSU students.     

Pajama Party - Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 8 - 11 PM  

Head over to the Rec Center for a relaxing night at this year’s Pajama Party! This event feature many novelty attractions such as Stuff-a-Plush, a pajama contest with prizes, therapy dogs, crafts, and more! The first 200 students to arrive are able to participate in Stuff-a-Plush.

Big Playground - Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 8 - 11 PM

This is the time of year to be a kid again with the Office of Health and Wellness hosts the annual Big Playground! Hosted with many Campus and Students Orgs, you are sure in for a night of fun! This event features many fun and engaging opportunities for students such as a raffle with prizes, therapy dogs, inflatable obstacle course, games, a DJ, and more.

• FREE and open to all BGSU students
• Enjoy games, arts and crafts, and free food
  
• First 50 students receive FREE Safer Spring Break Kits
• The first 100 students to arrive receive a free one-time only Big Playground T-shirt!
• PAWS Team Therapy Dogs

Summer Splash - Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 8 - 11 PM

Relax and enjoy the last late night event of the year held at the Student Recreation Center in Cooper and Andrews pools

• FREE and open to all BGSU students
• Bring your bathing suit
• Dive-in movie
  
• PAWS Team Therapy Dogs