Bengals After Dark Programming

Bengals After Dark is a series of free late-night programs offered to all Buffalo State students! These events are a great way to meet other students and learn about other engagement opportunities on campus. Some of our past events include Laser Tag, Hypnotists, Trivia nights, Open Mic Nights, crafts, and much more!

Find the upcoming event schedule for the academic year below! This schedule will be updated regularly.

Bengals After Dark Calendar

 Event

 Date

 Start  Time 

 End Time 

 Location

 Description 

 Week of Welcome 8/31/2026 - 9/4/2026  N/A  N/A   Various Locations  View our Week of Welcome website to see what is happening the first week of  classes!
Meet the Greeks 9/11/2026 6:00pm 8:00pm Bengal Quad Interested in Fraternity or Sorority Life? Come meet the Greeks and ask questions!
Homecoming 9/14/2026 - 9/20/2026  N/A  N/A   Various Locations Visit Buffalo State's Official Homecoming page for all events!
National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) 9/21/2026 - 9/25/2026 N/A N/A Various Locations

Join us for NHPW! Check out our National Hazing Prevent Week page for more information. 

Hispanic Heritage Month Event 9/30/2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Social Hall Join SLE, USG and NALFO for a Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!
Candy & Convos 10/29/2026 12:00pm 1:30pm CSU Table Join Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) and the Weigel Wellness center to have a conversation around mental health and grab some candy for Halloween!
First-Gen Week 11/2/2026 - 11/6/2026  N/A  N/A   Various Locations A first-generation college student is typically someone whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. This means you’re the first in your family to take the step toward earning a bachelor’s degree. Celebrate yourself and visit the week of events page here!
Finals Survival Bags 12/7/2026 10:00am 2:00pm CSU Table Join Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE) and grab a free finals week survival bag to help get you through finals!

We're dreaming up some fun events -- check back later!