Fall is here, and it is time to welcome new and returning students back to campus. A great way to celebrate the season and the beginning of a new school year is to plan fall festivities filled with seasonal treats, games, and events. Whether you are an administrator or a student in charge of event planning, College Gigs shares some exciting ideas to give your fall campus events a boost.

Event Planning Tips for Fall Campus Events

Pumpkin Party

You know it’s fall when the pumpkins return. Set up a campus patch for pumpkin picking. After guests choose their favorite one, they can head to a decorating and carving area to personalize their orange treasure.

Warm & Cozy Drink Bar

Students and faculty can decorate their own mugs and then fill them with warm delights of the season. Set up a hot cocoa bar complete with marshmallows, cinnamon, and peppermint. Other stations can serve warm apple cider or pumpkin-flavored coffee.

Fall Races

Organize a run or walk based on fall holidays like a spooky race or turkey trot. Your event can have fall-themed prizes for the winners, or you can use it as a fundraiser for a special charity.

Pie-Eating Contest

Pumpkin, apple, pecan—pick your favorite autumn flavors and hold a pie-eating contest. Ask local bakeries to donate pies in exchange for advertising, or have any culinary students use their skills for the campus event.

Harvest Festival

Local vendors can set up booths to sell their items or advertise their services. Restaurants and food trucks can also serve up delicious menu selections. Erect a stage and have musicians, comedians, and other entertainment to keep the party going.

Haunted House

Turn part of your campus into a spooky haunted house. Event planning staff can decorate with webs, tombstones, and other Halloween items. Volunteers can even dress up and scare patrons.

College Gigs is ready to help with your event planning and college parties in the New England and New York Tri-State area. The company assists with local vendors and entertainment to make your campus event fun and memorable for everyone. To learn how they can help coordinate and plan your party, give them a call at (855) 695-5480. Visit their Facebook page for more on how they can connect you with rental companies, caterers, DJs, and other entertainment vendors.