October 27, 2023
5 - 9 p.m.
Join us for Lindenwood’s annual spooktacular event, Dark Carnival! Magic shows come to life, rides and bounce houses delight the spirits, and the haunted house will chill you to your bones. Join us for all this and more at Dark Carnival.
All activities free of charge, excluding Food Truck Graveyard and "Carrie: The Musical."
Schedule is subject to change.
Featured Events
Trunk or Treat
5 - 7 p.m.
If you’re a kid with a cool costume, show it off at our student-sponsored Trunk or Treat! Participation is free.
Scream Zone
5 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy free rides and bounce houses for ghouls and ghost.
Ages 12 and up!
Little Monster Mash
5 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy free rides and bounce houses for ghouls and ghosts.
Ages 12 and under!
Haunted House
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Residential Life team brings your worst nightmares to life. Enter McCluer Hall if you dare. Not recommended for little ghouls or ghosts.
Live Music - Queens Blvd
Show Times 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Check out Queens Blvd at the Gazebo. Queens Blvd is a high-energy cover band from St. Louis, that specializes in bringing classic rock hits from the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s back to life.
Carrie: The Musical
7:30 p.m.
Looking for More Chills? Don't Miss "Carrie the Musical." It’s a perfect pairing that will leave you petrified. Get Your Tickets Today! PG-13
Other Activities and Amenities
Blood Drive
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Spellmann Center, Fourth Floor Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room We want your blood! Help the American Red Cross increase its supply.
T-Shirt Food Drive
5 - 8 p.m.
Donate a nonperishable canned food item and receive a Dark Carnival T-Shirt. (While supplies last.)
All items will go to support Oasis Food Pantry.
Suggested items include: Peanut butter, jelly (plastic containers only), macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, pasta, canned pasta sauce, and rice.
Cotton Candy Cottage
5 - 8 p.m.
Free Cotton Candy, while supplies last.
Magic Shows
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.The Amazing Barry will perform family magic shows.
Balloon Art
5 - 9 p.m.
Visit our balloon artist and watch in amazement as they twist and tie balloons into almost anything you can imagine.
Creepy Crafts
5 - 9 p.m.
Halloween crafts for the kids to express their creepy creativity.
While supplies last.
Chummy Mummy Lane
5 - 9 p.m.
Local vendors are happy to present Chummy Mummy Lane. Visit these booths for games and treats for kids of all ages.
Food Truck Graveyard
5 - 9 p.m.
Delicious treats for the whole family, from burgers to snacks. Visit the Food Truck Graveyard and pay your respects to these culinary masterminds. Cash or card accepted.
Quiet Space
Warner Hall will host spooky stories for the littlest ghouls and ghost in the Alumni Lounge. If a little gets overwhelmed, relax for a moment in our conference space.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are available in the Spellmann Center and Roemer Hall.
