Student Life
Campus Activities
From beloved traditions to signature celebrations, Campus Activities brings the Lindenwood community together for experiences that make campus feel like home. Explore the major events, traditions, and campus-wide experiences hosted and supported by Student Involvement, including the signature programs and events led by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and all things spooky! Dark Carnival is one of Lindenwood鈥檚 signature campus traditions, bringing the Lindenwood campus and St. Charles community together for an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment, activities, games, treats, and plenty of Halloween fun. Come dressed in your best costume and experience the darker side of Lion pride!
Ready to enter the darkness?
Check out this year鈥檚 Dark Carnival schedule and plan your night of spooky fun.
The spotlight is on! Homecoming 2026: Dancing with the Stars is a week-long celebration of Lion pride, creativity, connection, and community. Whether you鈥檙e stepping onto the stage, competing with your friends, cheering from the crowd, decorating a tailgate, or simply showing up to enjoy the fun, there鈥檚 a place for you in Homecoming.
From the opening pep rally to movie night, trivia, Lip Sync, the bonfire, parade, tailgate, football, and Family & Supporter Playlist Bingo, each day brings a new way to get involved and make your mark.
You don鈥檛 need a title, a team, or a student organization to be part of the show. Just bring your star power.
Your Homecoming. Your Moment. Your Spotlight.
Explore the full Homecoming lineup and find your moment to shine.
When finals week rolls around, it鈥檚 time to put the textbooks down and have some fun! Late Night Breakfast is one of Lindenwood鈥檚 most anticipated traditions, bringing Lions together in Evans Commons for a late-night celebration filled with breakfast favorites, games, activities, giveaways, and plenty of surprises.
Each semester brings a new theme and a new experience, so whether you鈥檙e grabbing a late-night bite, competing for prizes, or just looking for a break from studying, Late Night Breakfast is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the semester with your fellow Lions.
Looking for more ways to have fun, meet people, and make your mark on campus? The Campus Activities Board (CAB) brings Lindenwood Lions together through free events, experiences, and campus traditions designed with students in mind. From themed programs and giveaways to free food, prizes, and one-of-a-kind experiences, CAB keeps campus life exciting all year long.
CAB hosts events at least once a month, and every event is free and open to all Lindenwood students. Check out upcoming events and open CAB Committee meetings on .
Want to help decide what happens next? Join the CAB Committee! Open to all students, the committee meets every other week to share ideas, provide feedback, shape future events, and build community. Committee members also have the opportunity to plan at least one event each semester with a dedicated budget, giving you hands-on experience bringing ideas from concept to campus.
Have an idea for an event? Bring it to CAB. You might just be the reason the next great campus tradition happens.
New semester, new adventures, and a whole week to find your place at Lindenwood! Week of Welcome (WOW) kicks off the semester with events and experiences designed to help Lions connect, get involved, and make the most of campus life. Whether you鈥檙e new to Lindenwood, transferring in, or returning for another year, there鈥檚 something waiting for you.
From Involvapalooza鈥攐ur annual student organization fair鈥攖o Bingo, movie nights, beach BBQs, and more, WOW is packed with opportunities to meet people and jump into the Lindenwood experience.
And the fun doesn鈥檛 stop with CAB. Departments and campus partners across Lindenwood bring their own events and activities to the WOW lineup, making it a true campus-wide celebration. Keep an eye out for the full WOW schedule and find your next way to get involved!
Welcome Back Week brings that same energy to campus when we kick off the spring semester. After winter break, it鈥檚 your chance to reconnect, get involved, and jump back into campus life.
Brighten someone鈥檚 day鈥攐r treat yourself! Floral Friday is a beloved CAB tradition that gives Lions the chance to create their own mini bouquet using fresh flowers from a local florist. Pick your favorites, design your own floral wrapping, and create a bouquet that鈥檚 uniquely yours.
Want to make your bouquet a little bigger? Bring your own vase and get an extra flower! Whether you鈥檙e making one for yourself, surprising a friend, or simply stopping by for a little Friday joy, Floral Friday is a sweet way to bring a little more color to campus.
The semester is winding down, and it鈥檚 time to celebrate! Spring Fling Week brings Lions together for a full week of fun, connection, and campus energy as we head into the final stretch of the spring semester. From food trucks and movie nights to comedians, activities, and special events, there鈥檚 something for everyone.
The week culminates with Linden-Woodstock, our outdoor student music festival and a growing Lindenwood tradition. Grab your friends, enjoy live performances from student bands, snag some free food and festival giveaways, and soak up the spring weather. You might even walk away with tickets to your next big concert!
One week. Plenty of ways to celebrate. One unforgettable way to close out the semester.
Ready to get off campus and see what鈥檚 beyond the Lion鈥檚 den? Lions Unleashed takes Lindenwood students on free adventures throughout the St. Louis area and beyond. At least once each semester, CAB plans a new experience and takes care of the details鈥攆rom transportation and admission to snacks or a meal along the way.
Past adventures have included Topgolf, the St. Louis Zoo and Art Museum, cat caf茅s, pumpkin patches, City Museum, and more. Every trip is different, so you never know where CAB will take you next!
Space is limited and these trips fill up fast. Keep an eye on Mane Connection, RSVP early, and get ready to unleash your inner Lion.