Bear Essentials
April 29, 2026
Bearfest 47: Starry Ride
Wednesday through Saturday
Events
Wed. April 29
Bearfest Kickoff Day - 4:30-10 p.m., DMZ. Join us for a dunk tank, foam slide, DIY activities, and a kickoff picnic. Picnic 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sensory Glow Night 7:30-10 p.m.
Kona Ice & FMLA - 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., MSU lawn. Join us on the MSU Lawn for Kona Ice!! Come hear about FMLA and how you can get involved!
Thu. April 30
Bearfest Terrestrial Thursday - 3-10 p.m., DMZ, south side of campus. Come for DIY activities, Tarot reading, Tye Dye Bearfest t-shirts, and Drag Bingo at 7 p.m.!
Unlearning The Colonized Self - 11-11:50 a.m., Multicultural Center 206. This talk is on internalized colonialism, whiteness and identity through a Korean educator’s experiences and critical theory. This event is sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Institute.
Actors Creating Theatre Presents: Company - 7 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium Little Theatre. ACT's Spring musical opening night.
Make Your Own Mask! - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Boxwood House. Join us for our club meeting from at the LGBTQ+ Resource Center to decorate your own mask for Pride Prom: Unmask Your Pride! All materials will be provided--just show up, have fun, and get creative!
Track & Field - PSAC Championships, at Shippensburg. (through Saturday)
Fri. May 1
Bearfest Casino Night - 6:30-9 p.m., South Dining Hall 1 and 2. Join us for food, classic casino games, prizes and more!
Actors Creating Theatre Presents: Company - 7 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium Little Theatre. ACT's Spring musical.
Softball vs. Millersville - 1 p.m., 3 p.m., North Campus Softball Field.
Unmask Your Pride at the Allies Pride Prom! - 7-10 p.m., MSU 218. Don’t miss the annual Allies pride prom, “Unmask your Pride!” All are welcome to celebrate with this masquerade-themed event!
Butterfly Garden - 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., MSU Lawn. Check out a butterfly garden on campus!
Women's Lacrosse vs. East Stroudsburg - 4 p.m., PSAC Semifinal at Slippery Rock.
Sat. May 2
Bearfest Community Day - 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., DMZ. Join us for inflatables, games, student organization booths, music from KUR and ice cream!
Actors Creating Theatre Presents: Company - 2 and 7 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium Little Theatre. ACT's spring musical closing shows.
Friday After Next Cookout - 1-5 p.m., Golden Bear Alumni Plaza (Outside Basketball Courts). Come out to the Friday After Next Cookout hosted by RHA & BSU for good vibes, great food and even better company! 🎶🎉
Sun. May 3
Sunday Mass - 5 p.m., Newman Center (across from Old Main).
Mon. May 4
Paint Your Colors - 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., MSU Lawn. This free event will let you express yourself with canvas and paint, all materials provided! Rain date May 6.
Health & Wellness invites Positive Touch Massage - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., MSU tables A & B. Stop by and book your time for a free massage!
Town Hall with President Cavalier - 7-8 p.m., MSU 183. President Cavalier will hold a town hall for students.
Tue. May 5
Junk Journaling at the Library - 11 a.m.- 1 p.m, Library. Join us for a fun junk journaling session at the library near Book & Brew. Supplies provided—bring photos or your own “junk”!
Wed. May 6
Last Day for Tutoring - This is the last day for tutoring! Tutor.com will be available during finals week.
Final Newman Night for Spring 2026 - 5:30-9 p.m., Newman Center (across Old Main). Join us for the final Newman Night for the spring '26 semester. Mass - 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and activities.