Event Schedule

So, “witch” way to the fun?
Find your way to Staff Appreciation Day happening Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Innovation Lab from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Check out the full event schedule below!

Pumpkin Bowling (ongoing)

  • Location: Outside the Innovation Lab

Chili Drop Off (ongoing)

  • Location: Innovation Lab Forum

Pumpkin Painting (ends at 11:00 A.M.)

  • Location: Innovation Lab Forum

Lunch is Served

  • Location: Innovation Lab Forum

Chili Cookoff (tasting/judging)

  • Location: Innovation Lab Forum

Potions Lab (until Noon)

  • Location: Innovation Lab Atrium

Come enjoy S'mores

  • Location: Outside Innovation Lab

Halloween Trivia

  • Location: Innovation Lab 213

Costume Contest Judging

  • Location: Innovation Lab Atrium

Costume Contest (all), Chili Cook-off Champion, and Potion Lab Winners Announced

  • Location: Innovation Lab Atrium

Raffle Begins (until 2:00 P.M.)

  • Location: Innovation Lab Atrium

Event Registration
  • Chili Cook-off
  • Costume Contest
  • Pet Costume Contest
  • Games and Activities
  • Pre-Purchase Raffle Tickets

Chili Cook-off

Think you've got what it takes to win Chili-Cookoff Champion?

  • Register to participate in the Chili Cook-off here.

Want to have your say on who's the Chili Cook-off Champion?

  • $3 Raffle Tickets can be purchased here.

Costume Contest

Show off your creativity and have fun with individual, group, and pet costume contests. Categories include Most Creative, Funniest, Best Group, Best DIY, Best Pop Culture Reference, and Best Remix. Don’t forget to enter your pet for a chance to win in multiple fun categories!

Note: Registration is only required for remote employees or those unable to attend in person. In-person participants will be judged during the event.

Most Creative Costume

Winner: Shows the most originality and imagination.

Enter for your chance to win here

Funniest Costume

Winner: Costume that gets the most laughs.

Enter for your chance to win here

Best Group Costume

Winners: Teams who coordinate their costumes around a shared theme.

Enter for your chance to win here

Best DIY Costume

Winner: Has the most impressive handmade or homemade costume.

Enter for your chance to win here

Best Pop Culture Reference Costume

Winner: Costume that best captures a character or moment from movies, TV, or memes.

Enter for your chance to win here

Best Remix

Winner: Best incorporation of two costume ideas: such as a werewolf witch or the Muppets with Star Wars.

Enter for your chance to win here

Pet Costume Contest

Send in pictures of your adorable pet dressed in their costume!

Winner Categories:  Spookiest costume, Funniest costume, Most Creative costume, and Fan Favorite (most likes on Facebook).

Rules: Please note, there is only one entry per staff member.  The form registration is due by Friday, October 24th at noon. Additional rules include:

  • Must be an S&T Staff/Faculty member to enter.
  • Pets only (no humans in costumes, please).
  • Costumes must be safe and respectful — nothing offensive, political, or inappropriate.
  • One photo per pet; no collages or videos.
  • By entering, you consent to your pet’s photo being shared publicly on S&T Staff Council social media and in campus communications.

Enter for your chance to win here

Games and Activities

Pumpkin painting

Feeling a little Van Gourd this season? Register for Pumpkin Painting!

Potion making

Interested in brewing up something fun? Register for Potion Making.

($3 entrance fee for potion making contest with the mad scientist)

 

No registration required for the following:

Pumpkin Bowling

Halloween Trivia

S'mores

Pre-Purchase Raffle Tickets

Don't ghost your chance to win big! 

Pre-purchase your Raffle Tickets now for a shot at some spooktacular prizes and to cast your vote for this year's Chili Cook-off Champion!

Don't Miss out on the fun.

We can't wait to see you there!