Events open to the local community

Trunk or Treat

Come enjoy some spooky community fun at the first University of Puget Sound Trunk or Treat! Puget Sound students will be handing out candy and Faculty, Staff & Tacoma community members are encouraged to bring their special little ones to Trunk or Treat! There will be a Welcome Table to check in at before you begin - kids under the age of 18 please be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or trusted adult.

Fall Break Backpacking

Enjoy a your fall break by backpacking in the beautiful landscapes that Washington has to offer! Join us as we trek through Olympic National Park to see and experience the Enchanted Valley or visit the Alpine Lakes Wilderness with us in the Cascades as we hike the Necklace Valley Trail. Whichever option you choose, be ready for some challenge, but also a rewarding hike with great views and fun times with your fellow Loggers!

Backpack Enchanted Valley

Trail Run Iron Horse Trail

Run on down to the Expy to sign up for a beautiful 10k jaunt in the Snoqualmie Pass area in the changing fall color forest on an old railroad grade trail. Our leaders are stoked to lead this awesome (and new!) adventure. Participants please have your own adequate running shoes (you do not need trail running specific shoes). We will maintain a moderate pace (9-11 minute miles), previous running experience and ability to run 6 miles is necessary.

Mountain Bike Duthie Hill

Zoom down to the expy if you want to sign up for an awesome mountain biking trip! Come along with us on this beginner-friendly, super sick trip to Duthie Hill. Rental bikes and helmets are included in the price of this trip, so get stoked to hit the trails with us!

Mountain Bike Swan Creek

Ready to cruise through the trees, and flow through nature? Join this beginner-friendly mountain biking trip with us. Rental bikes and helmets are included in the price of the trip! Sign up at the Expy and hit the trails with us!

Exercise is Medicine on Campus Fitness Walk (10/04/2024)

Meet in front of the Wilson Welcome Center at noon and join Professor of Exercise Science Gary McCall for a 30-40 minute campus walk. McCall will share some facts about how movement promotes health and well-being prior to the walk.

This activity is part of the Exercise is Medicine on Campus project to promote a campus culture of physical activity. Grab a friend and enjoy an invigorating break to energize your day! 

October Birthday Celebration

Attention Libras and Scorpios, it's time for your spooky season celebration! Join Late Night Events for free cake in The Den (Next to the Cellar) to celebrate our October Birthdays, all are welcome. Sponsored by Student Involvement & Programs.

An Evening with Stephen Kramer Glickman

Join us for a special evening of music and laughter with Stephen Kramer Glickman, best known for his iconic role as Gustavo Rocque on Nickelodeon’s hit series "Big Time Rush." This intimate evening, sponsored by ASUPS, will feature a blend of music and storytelling, offering a unique glimpse into the life and career of this versatile entertainer. Glickman recently made waves with his viral cover of Gnarls Barkely’s "Crazy," which surpassed one billion plays on TikTok.