From the spooky to the tasty, there are several opportunities to enjoy some Big Orange Halloween fun across campus. All events are open to the public.
Zombie Run 5K, 6:00 p.m., beginning and ending at the Pedestrian Walkway. Sponsored by Clinic Vols, a volunteer student organization benefiting inner-city elementary school health clinics in Knoxville, the race will include a variety of activities including a costume contest. The cost is $20 for students, $25 for non-student adults, and $18 for children. Teams may register for $18. Proceeds benefit Clinic Vols and the American Red Cross Knox Chapter.
Saturday, October 27
Trick or Trees, noon to 4:00 p.m. at the UT Gardens on Neyland Drive. Families are invited to come in costume, hike through the gardens, and enjoy trick-or-treating at five different activity stations. Learn about bats, spiders, and other creepy crawlies, and make a few ghoulish crafts to take home. The cost is $6 per child.
Rocky Horror Picture Show, 11:00 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. Enjoy the interactive viewing experience—always a Halloween favorite. Free to UT students with UT ID, and $1 for the public.
Monday, October 29
United Residence Halls Council Trunk or Treat, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Circle Park on Volunteer Boulevard. This safe and fun trick-or-treating alternative is free and open to everyone. The event features food, crafts, and games.
Reese Hall Haunted House, 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. at Reese Hall, 1910 Caledonia Avenue. The haunted house will be open Monday and Tuesday, October 29 and 30. The cost is $3 and all proceeds benefit Knoxville Habitat for Humanity.