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The first eight weeks of the semester are going to be amazing!

Get ready to try new things, see parts of campus you've never laid eyes on, and make new friends.

We'll laugh, we'll dance, we'll climb! Watch this space for more info about Terps After Dark 2026 this summer. Go ahead and sign up for the weekly Terps After Dark newsletter to get info about events sent right to your inbox.

2026 Events

Week 6

A promotional graphic for the "Plant Bingo" event that features an illustration of various plants.

Planting Healthy Roots: Bingo Night
Monday, September 28
7 to 9 p.m. in the Baltimore Room of STAMP
Presented by the STAMP Programs

Discover how plants can help reduce stress, boost mood, and create a calming living space while playing for the chance to win plants. The first 150 students will receive a free succulent!

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of Buils a buddy projects in the keystone woodshop.

Terrapin Works: Build A Buddy

Tuesday, September 29
5 to 7 p.m. in the J. M. Patterson Building
Presented by the A. James Clark School of Engineering

Visit the Keystone Woodshop and craft a cutting board. Our staff guides you through every step to keep things safe. No experience needed. Ready, set, RSVP! Links open on TerpLink every Monday in September at 5pm. Seats go fast!

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of two students holding chopstick projects made in the Keystone woodshop.

Terrapin Works: Chopsticks
Tuesday, September 29
7 to 9 p.m. in the J. M. Patterson Building
Presented by the A. James Clark School of Engineering

Visit the Keystone Woodshop and craft a cutting board. Our staff guides you through every step to keep things safe. No experience needed. Ready, set, RSVP! Links open on TerpLink every Monday in September at 5pm. Seats go fast!

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of a ceramic smile bowl project made in Studio A.

Ceramic Smile Bowls
Tuesday, September 29
7 to 9 p.m. in Studio A
Presented by Studio A

A to make your own Ceramic Smile bowl, complete with stamped designs, which will be glazed and fired by Studio A Staff! This event is limited to 30 participants.

Learn more on and RSVP on TerpLink.

Fall Movie Series: Backrooms
Wednesday, September 30
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theater
Presented by Student Entertainment and Events

Check Student Entertainment Events' Instagram for updates and more info about their 2026 Fall Movie Series.

An photo of a cross stitch project of a turtle with a red and white shell.

Counted Cross Stitch: Red Polka Dot Turtle
Wednesday, September 30
7 to 9 p.m. in Studio A
Presented by Studio A

Join Studio A to learn the basics of counted cross stitch, and come home with your own Polka Dot Terp Cross Stitch! This event is limited to 30 participants.

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A close up photo of a woman painting with yellow paint on a canvas

Guided Paint Night
Thursday, October 1
7 to 9 p.m. in Studio A
Presented by Studio A

Join Studio A as an instructor leads you through a guided painting. This event is limited to 40 participants.

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A promotional photo for the movie "Backrooms". The photo shows a large pile of furniture stacked all the way to the ceiling.

Fall Movie Series: Backrooms
Thursday, October 1
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theater
Presented by Student Entertainment and Events

Check Student Entertainment Events' Instagram for updates and more info about their 2026 Fall Movie Series.

A photo of a man playing a white electric guitar. The photo is zoomed in on the guitar and only shoing the mid section of the man.

Fall Cozy Concerts
Thursday, October 1
8 to 10 p.m. in the Baltimore Room of STAMP
Presented by Student Entertainment and Events

Stop by, stand around, or have a seat to take a break and listen to some music!

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A photo of two testudo marquetry projects.

Terrapin Works: Testudo Marquetry

Thursday, October 1
5 to 7 p.m. in the J. M. Patterson Building
Presented by the A. James Clark School of Engineering

Visit the Keystone Woodshop and craft a cutting board. Our staff guides you through every step to keep things safe. No experience needed. Ready, set, RSVP! Links open on TerpLink every Monday in September at 5pm. Seats go fast!

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of a nighttime bubble ball game.

Bubble Ball
Thursday, October 1
7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel Field
Presented by the Department of Franternity and Sorority Life

A promotional graphic for Toy Story 5 featuring Buzz, Jesse and Woody.

Terps After Dark Friday Flicks: Toy Story 5
Friday, October 2
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theater
Presented by STAMP Programs

Come take in another unforgettable Toy Story adventure.

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of a student bowling in Terpzone during a glow bowling eent.

Glow Bowling
Friday, October 2
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TerpZone
Presented by TerpZone

Come bowl after dark! Black lights, glowing pins and a spinning disco ball will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Glow Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before—you don't want to miss it!

A photo of students walking in the Garden Chapel

Late Night at the Labyrinth
Friday, October 2
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth at the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance
Presented by the Memorial Chapel

Take a meditative walk in the night air at the Chapel Garden of Reflection and Remembrance.

Learn more on TerpLink.

A photo of a arge group of students playing BINGO in a UMD dining hall.

Party in the Dining Hall - 251 North
Saturday, October 3
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theater
Presented by the Department of Resident Life in partnership with UMD Dining Services

Enjoy Terp Bingo with games, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with fellow Terps and build community!

A photo of two students bowling in TerpZone during a Glow Bowling event.

Glow Bowling
Friday, October 3
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TerpZone
Presented by TerpZone

Come bowl after dark! Black lights, glowing pins and a spinning disco ball will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Glow Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before—you don't want to miss it!

A photo of a turtle sitting at a desk wearing glasses holding a book. He look surprised

Shellock Holmes and the Reign of the Terrorpin
Friday, September 18
8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the RMcKeldin Library
Presented by the University Libraries

Join the annual Terps After Dark puzzle challenge event. To solve all the puzzles and complete the challenge, we recommend you start the game by 9 p.m

Learn more about this Puzzle Challenge.

A photo of 2 students bowling in TerpZone during a Glow Bowling event.

Glow Bowling
Saturday, September 19
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TerpZone
Presented by TerpZone

Come bowl after dark! Black lights, glowing pins and a spinning disco ball will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Glow Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before—you don't want to miss it!

Week 7

A photo of a student holding up a cutting board project made in the keystone woodshop.

Terrapin Works: Cutting Board

Tuesday, October 6
5 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 9p.m. in the J. M. Patterson Building
Presented by the A. James Clark School of Engineering

Visit the Keystone Woodshop and craft a cutting board. Our staff guides you through every step to keep things safe. No experience needed. Ready, set, RSVP! Links open on TerpLink every Monday in September at 5pm. Seats go fast!

Learn more on TerpLink.

Wind Down Wednesday
Wednesday, October 7
12 to 1 p.m. at the Garden Chapel
Presented by the Memorial Chapel

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A promotional image from the movie "Get Out". It is a photo of the main character with a shocked expression with tears coming out of his eyes.

Fall Movie Series: Get Out
Wednesday, October 7
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theatre
Presented by Student Entertainment Events

Come take in an out-of-this-world adventure through the galaxy.

Check Student Entertainment Events' Instagram for updates and more info about their 2026 Fall Movie Series.

A promotional image from the movie "Get Out". It is a dark background with the main character holding a lighter.

Fall Movie Series: Get Out
Thursday, October 8
8 to 10 p.m. in the Hoff Theatre
Presented by Student Entertainment Events

Come take in an out-of-this-world adventure through the galaxy.

Check Student Entertainment Events' Instagram for updates and more info about their 2026 Fall Movie Series.

A photo of 5 students holding up paintings that they made in Studio A.

Paint Night!
Thursday, October 8
7 to 10 p.m. in Studio A
Presented by Studio A

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A promotional image for the movie "Is God Is". It features the movie title written in large text on the left and an image of a few characters on the right.

Terps After Dark Friday Flicks: Is God Is
Friday, October 9
8 to 10 p.m. at the Hoff Theater
Presented by Resident Life and supported by the Office of Family Engagement as part of Family Weekend.

Enjoy a celebration of Jim Henson and the Muppets through the 2011 film that brought all of the stars back together.

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A photo of a student holding a green bowlingball ball during a glow Bowling event in TerpZone

Glow Bowling
Friday, October 9
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TerpZone
Presented by TerpZone

Come bowl after dark! Black lights, glowing pins and a spinning disco ball will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Glow Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before—you don't want to miss it!

A photo of students bowling during a glow bowling event in TerpZone

Glow Bowling
Saturday, October 10
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TerpZone
Presented by TerpZone

Come bowl after dark! Black lights, glowing pins and a spinning disco ball will be sure to have everyone enjoying the fun. Bowl on a strike with the colored pin in front and win a free game! It's Glow Bowling on a college campus like you have never seen before—you don't want to miss it!

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