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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 craft, we'll climb! Keep reading to learn about this year's late-night (and other time of the day) Terps After Dark events. 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 8

A photo of a cross-stitch project. It is a black outline of the State of Maryland with a red heart in the middle.

Counted Cross Stitch: Maryland Home Heart
Wednesday, October 14
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 Maryland Home Heart Wall hanger! This event is limited to 30 participants.

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A photo of students gathered at Mekeldin Mall viewing a firework show.

Homecoming Terp Carnival
Friday, October 16
4 to 8 p.m. on Mekeldin Mall
Presented by STAMP Programs

Celebrate Homecoming with the Mighty Sound of Maryland, Homecoming swag—including the Homecoming scarf—prizes throughout the night, and a fireworks finale to close out the evening.

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

A photo of a student holding a green bowling ball standing at a bowling lane. The black lights and disco ball lights can be seen in the background.

Glow Bowling
Friday, October 16
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 two students bowling in TerpZone during a Glow Bowling light.

Glow Bowling
Friday, October 17
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 stamps, a paint brush and a bottle of black paint laif out on a gray wooden surface.

Stamped Tea Towels and Bandanas
Sunday, October 18
7 to 9 p.m. in Studio A
Presented by Studio A

Come make your own custom stamp design and use fabric paint to stamp your pattern onto a T-shirt or Tea Towel to take home with you!

Learn more and RSVP on TerpLink.

Week 9

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

Party in the Dining Hall - South Campus
Friday, October 23
9 to 11:30 p.m. South Campus Dining Hall
Presented by the Department of Resident Life in partnership with UMD Dining Services

Come out for late night snacks, karaoke and free giveaways.

Learn more about upcoming Resident Life events.

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