Special Events

February

Winter Carnival Dinner

We celebrate the tradition of Dartmouth Winter Carnival with an extra yummy dinner!

Winter Carnival Dinner

Winter Carnival Dinner
February

Valentine's Day

We show our love by scattering sweet treats all across campus. It's a dessert extravaganza!

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day
February/March

Mardi Gras

Get into the spirit of Mardi Gras with this fun-filled event!

Mardi Gras update

Mardi Gras update
April

An Evening in Italy

It doesn't get much better than an evening filled with Italian food and music! This event is known and loved by many.

Italian Dinner

Italian Dinner
May

Star Wars Day

We love a good excuse to host a themed dinner! One of the most fun parts of this newer tradition is collaborating with the Interhouse Council for their "Wookie Decorating Contest." As we tell all the contest participants, may the fourth be with you!

Star Wars Day Past

Star Wars Day Past
June, July, and August

Collis Farmer's Market

Collis Café hosts a weekly Farmer's Market every Friday during June, July, and August. Pick fresh vegetables, berries, flowers, and some prepared foods from our very own Organic Farm and other local farms, too!

Collis Farmer's Market

Collis Farmer's Market
September

First Dinner

We always like to welcome first-years with a special dinner! The menu usually features some dishes specific to New England so students who are new to New Hampshire can get a taste of the local cuisine. You'll likely see some surf and turf on people's plates; we go all out for this event!

First Dinner Past

First Dinner Past
September

Community Lunch

Each year, we get together for an outdoor lunch to celebrate the start of fall term and to welcome our new and returning students!

Community Lunch 2023 update

Community Lunch 2023 update
October

Canadian Thanksgiving

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our northern neighbors with a delicious meal that is sure to leave you satisfied.

Canadian Thanksgiving

Canadian Thanksgiving
October

New England Harvest Dinner

Each year, we come together to celebrate our local and regional food partners in order to highlight farming in our community.

New England Harvest Dinner 2023 Update

New England Harvest Dinner 2023 Update

October

Halloween Dinner

Fun will be had by all who dare to enter '53 Commons during this annual event. Boo!

Halloween Dinner 2023

Halloween Dinner 2023
Year-Round

Pancake Night

Before every final exam period, we provide students with some delicious comfort food. Late night breakfast is the fuel of champions! 

Pancake Night

Pancake Night
Year-Round

'53 Crunch Lab

Multiple times a year, we provide a variety of General Mills cereals, along with lots of fun add-ins, so students can build their own customized Dartmouth snack creations! There's also usually an opportunity to participate in contests and win great prizes.

'53 Crunch Lab past event

'53 Crunch Lab past event
Year-Round

Hot Chocolate Bars

We like to sweeten up our meals on occasion with some yummy hot chocolate! There are always plenty of fun add-ins so students can create custom beverages to their taste.

Hot Chocolate Bars

Hot Chocolate Bars