Dark Carnival
Dark Carnival
October 16, 2026
Family fun beginning at 5 p.m.
Join us for Lindenwood’s annual spooktacular event, Dark Carnival! Inflatables delight the spirits, and the haunted house will chill you to your bones. Join us for all this and more at Dark Carnival.
Schedule is subject to change.
Featured Events
Trunk or Treat
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family to Dark Carnival’s free Trunk or Treat! Children are invited to show off their favorite costumes while collecting candy and treats from creatively decorated trunks hosted by Lindenwood students, organizations, and campus partners. It’s a fun, safe, and festive way to celebrate Halloween and enjoy one of Lindenwood’s most cherished traditions.
T-Shirt Food Drive
5 – 8 p.m., while supplies last
Donate a nonperishable food item and receive a complimentary Dark Carnival T-shirt! All donations will benefit the Lions Pride Pantry, helping support Lindenwood students facing food insecurity.
Suggested donation items include:
- Peanut butter
- Jelly (plastic containers only)
- Macaroni and cheese
- Hamburger Helper
- Pasta
- Canned pasta sauce
- Rice
Together, we can enjoy the festivities while making a meaningful impact on our campus community.
Scream Zone
Enjoy free inflatables (slide and games) for ghouls and ghosts of all ages.
Haunted House
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Residential Life team brings your worst nightmares to life. Enter Parker Hall if you dare. Not recommended for little ghouls or ghosts.
Quiet Place
Warner Hall will host spooky stories for the littlest of little boos in the Alumni Lounge. If a little boo gets overwhelmed, relax for a moment in our conference space.
Food Truck Graveyard
5 – 9 p.m., while supplies last
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.