4. Movie on The Quad
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Many college campuses have lots of green spaces where students can gather and relax. These make for the perfect location to host a multitude of event ideas for college students, like an outdoor movie night. Pick a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to attract students of all types and encourage them to bring some beach towels or chairs. Then, set up a projector to watch a movie on the big screen. Don’t forget to supply the popcorn!
5. Get hands-on with a DIY workshop
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Oftentimes, college students get to campus lacking certain household skills that will be useful in their coming years of independence. Give them a chance to explore what it’s like to work with their hands or create something with a fun DIY workshop. Need a space where you can host an event like this? Check out the workshop spaces available from Peerspace in your area and start planning something special!
6. Battle of the bands
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For a musically minded student body, nothing can beat the classic battle of the bands! Put out the call for bands made up of the student body to bring their best work and show their stuff in front of a live audience. Then, have everyone vote on who their favorite act was at the end of the night. You can even include prizes for the winner, like giving them air time on the local college radio station.
7. Host a live cooking demonstration
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While most college kids probably don’t do much of their own cooking, it’s still a great idea to offer them a chance to learn. You can find a local chef who would be willing to do a live demonstration or cooking class, or have some of the faculty donate their time and teach the students how to create their go-to recipes.
8. Make memories with a photo booth
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Who doesn’t love to get some wacky pictures taken in a photo booth? These are a quick and effective addition to any event that is sure to help people get out of their shells. Be sure that there are plenty of wigs, props, and other posables available! If you’re having trouble finding one, search on Peerspace. Type “photobooth” into the keyword bar to retrieve venue options that have one onsite.
9. Organize a gaming tournament
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If you really want to get some good competition going, then a video game tournament is a great way to do it! You can pick a modern game, like Fortnite or Call of Duty, or try to get your hands on some classic consoles or cabinets for a full retro night. Either way, you’re sure to have plenty of students lining up to try to reach the high score!
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