Past Events

Join us for an enchanted event at Montezuma Hall! Dive into magical activities like live drawing lessons, inflatable jousting, and fantasy trivia! Savor classic treats like hot dogs and dole whip! With a chance to win themed prizes, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Midnight Study Break, an Aztec Nights classic that offers the perfect escape during finals.

It’s back! Carnival Night 1 launches the Aztec Nights season with everything you love and more — and yes, it's FREE for SDSU students

• Carnival rides & classic games
• Fried Oreos, tacos, cotton candy & ice cream
• 360° Photo Booth
• Ultimate Game Truck for all our gamers

Bring your crew, wear your comfy shoes, and get ready for one of SDSU’s biggest nights of the year

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

You asked for more, and we heard you — Carnival Night 2 is bringing another round of rides, food, games, and high-energy vibes!

• Carnival rides & classic games
• Fried Oreos, tacos, cotton candy & ice cream
• Overhead Sky Photo Booth
• Ultimate Game Truck for all our gamers

Missed night one? Or just want more? Either way — we’ll see you on the ferris wheel

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Ready for a night of pure fun and friendly chaos? We’re bringing TWO iconic ARC traditions together for one ultimate mashup — action-packed inflatables meet chill lounge vibes, and you get to choose your adventure.

• Inside the 4-Court Gym: Dive into giant inflatables like a colorful obstacle course, Beat the Light Arena (yes, with a Mario twist), 3D Twister, and light-up axe throwing.
• Step into Archery Tag — a wild combo of dodgeball, paintball, and capture the flag, all with foam-tipped arrows and inflatable bunkers.
• Need a breather? Chill out with 18 holes of San Diego-themed mini golf, dual-screen Nintendo Switch games, pop-a-shot hoops, and lawn games like cornhole.
• Shake Smart is serving up fan favorites — think shakes, wraps, and acai bowls.

Whether you’re in it for the adrenaline or just want to hang with friends on the green, this is one PAR-TEE you don’t want to miss. See you there!

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Hungry for something new? Hello, San Diego! brings the best local bites to campus — all in one night and all for FREE

• Local food vendors serving up tacos, desserts & more
• Live music & DJ
• Photo ops + chill hangout vibes
• SDSU giveaways and games throughout the night

Don’t miss this Aztec Nights signature — come hungry and bring your friends!

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Dancing Through Decades: A Silent Disco is taking over the Union Courtyard for a night of nonstop vibes! Grab a headset and select from 3 channels, which will feature hits from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Don’t forget to stop by the boba bar and Gnarly Nachos food truck for delicious drinks and late-night snacks.

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Step back in time and party like it’s the 80s and 90s at PAC The Union on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Montezuma Hall. Get ready for a night full of classic arcade games, a photo booth, food and tons of fun activities. Dress to impress in your best 80s or 90s outfit, play BINGO and get a chance to win awesome prizes. Don’t miss this ultimate throwback night!

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Hear ye, hear ye! 
Join us for a majestic day of medieval merriment at the Ye Olde Aztec Knight – Fall 2025! 
Come feast like royalty with FREE food, challenge thy friends in thrilling games, unleash thy creativity with arts & crafts, and discover many more enchanted surprises! 
Costumes encouraged (but not required)!

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Trick or Eat is here! After all the campus fun, fuel up with a Late-Night Food Vendor Takeover

Every student gets 2 FREE tickets for tasty bites (2 savory + 1 sweet). Limited quantities — don’t ghost this chance!

FREE w/ SDSU RedID + 1 GUEST ALLOWED 18+

Check back for more information on this Aztec Nights event.