October 23, 2021
Join us for Lindenwood’s annual spooktacular event, Dark Carnival! Magic shows come to life, carnival rides delight the spirits, and the haunted hayride will tour the historic campus of Lindenwood. Join us for all this and more at Dark Carnival.
Schedule is subject to change. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks indoors. Stay up to date with COVID protocols.
Carnival Rides and Games
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Ride Wrist Band $25 each; Tickets $1 each OR $20 for 24.
Need more thrills? Carnival Rides and Games will also be available Friday, October 22 from 6 - 10 p.m. with Friday Wristbands $20 each.
Lion Pride Tailgate
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fans are welcome to tailgate in the Field House lot to support their Lindenwood Lions! Game starts at 1 p.m.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Zone
10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Complimentary game-day food and soft drinks with employee ID.
Ghoulish Grown Ups Hangout
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 9 p.m.
Adults, 21 and older, can grab a drink from 4 Hands Brewing Co. and hang out in the inflatable tavern.
Free Activities
Main Stage Entertainment
Trixie Delight takes the stage in the morning. This legendary cover band has been making lives better since 2001! In the evening the Amazing Barry takes the stage and will perform magical feats sure to entertain the whole family.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Live Music from Trixie Delight3 - 3:30 p.m. and 4 - 4:30 p.m
Family-Friendly Magic Show
7 - 8 p.m.
Hypnosis Show9 - 9:30 p.m.
PG-13 Magic Show
*Not for the faint of heart!
Airbrush Tattoos
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 10 p.m.Visit the airbrush tattoo artist and get a free waterproof temporary tattoo that will last up to 7 days!
Balloon Artist
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 10 p.m.Visit our balloon artist and watch in amazement as they twist and tie balloons into almost anything you can imagine.
Creepy Crafts Tent
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 8 p.m.Halloween crafts for the kids to express their creepy creativity.
Haunted Halloween Bounce House
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 10 p.m.Kids are welcome to jump on over and join the fun in the Haunted Halloween bounce house. This bounce house is themed as a spooky castle and features a slide.
Haunted Hayrides
5 - 11 p.m.
Stop by the Haunted Hayride ticket booth to reserve your spot for a spooktacular experience through the historic side of campus! Seats are limited.
Rec Hall Tent
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
3 - 10 p.m.Rec Hall St. Charles is providing a tent filled with yard games for the whole family to enjoy.
Students Only: Friday Night Madness
Friday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
The rides and games will open early and the first 300 students to visit the Alumni Tent in the Dark Carnival lot can receive a free ride wristband. While supplies last. For official rules contact esebourn@lindenwood.edu.
Trunk or Treat
3 - 6 p.m.
If you’re a kid with a cool costume, show it off at our student-sponsored Trunk or Treat!
You could receive a Free Ride Wristband and a Dark Carnival T-shirt!
The first 500 fans to visit the LU Alumni Tent in Hunter Stadium at half time during the game can receive a Free Ride Wristband.
Visit the Alumni Tent at Dark Carnival or the game and you could receive a Free Dark Carnival T-shirt.
Promotion subject to availability while supplies last.
