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10 things to do this weekend: Football, Halloween laser magic, more

This weekend brings Ralphie's Corral and the UC Berkeley game, the Take Care Street Fair, a one-time service opportunity, International Coffee Hour, a 5K fun run, the last chance for ShakesFear and more.

Buff family enjoys Family Weekend activities in 2017
Friday, Oct. 14

   1–3 p.m.    Visual Arts Complex
From recipe jars and trivia to slime making and acupuncture—there's something for everyone at this signature Health & Wellness Summit event.

   4–5:30 p.m.    UMC stage area
Celebrate culture and diversity at International Coffee Hour. This is a place for international and domestic CU students, staff and faculty. 

ShakesFear: An Autumn’s Tale

  7 p.m.   Mary Rippon Theatre   $12–$16
Something wicked this way comes. In this immersive theatrical experience, you will face bloody, ghostly and ghastly characters from the Bard's work. The production runs through Oct. 16 and lasts about 45 minutes.

   8–10 p.m.    UMC, The Connection
Health Promotion is hosting a free silent disco. Grab your friends and come boogie.


Saturday, Oct. 15

   9 a.m.    Duane Field
It's the official CU tailgate! Join Ralphie for a photo opportunity and enjoy the music, games, giveaways and more.

   Noon    Folsom Field    Start at $96
Cheer on the Buffs as they face Berkeley during Family Weekend, or  online.

   Noon–4 p.m.    Folsom Field
Join Ralphie’s Green Stampede! This one-time service opportunity makes a difference by drastically reducing landfill waste and creating a zero-waste stadium. 


Sunday, Oct. 16

Buffalo Family Stampede 5K Fun Run & Walk

   9–11 a.m.     UMC South Terrace Tent     $20 cash
Walking, skipping and jogging are all welcome at this annual fun run through CU Boulder’s beautiful campus! Same-day registration is available. The race starts at approximately 9 a.m. as runners gather.

   2:30–3:30 p.m.    Fiske Planetarium    $8–$12
Join Fiske for some haunted Halloween laser magic and a deep dive into the bizzare moons of our solar system.

   Noon    CU Events Center    $8–$10
Come support the Buffs as they take on the Washington Huskies.