{"id":434097,"date":"2026-10-21T23:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/434097\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:16:13","slug":"unf-student-life-to-host-annual-spook-a-thon-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/434097\/","title":{"rendered":"UNF Student Life to host annual Spook-a-Thon event"},"content":{"rendered":"

University of North Florida Student Life will host its annual Spook-a-Thon festival on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Arena Plaza.<\/p>\n

The event features music by DJ Jimmie Hustle, food vendors and trucks, games, and a costume contest with prizes.<\/p>\n

To participate, attendees must check in with an Osprey1Card, scan the registration QR code located at the balloon photo-op, and have a Student Life representative record a photo and short video of their costume, according to UNF Student Life\u2019s Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to the Student Life Instagram<\/a>, costume contest rules, featured treats and food trucks, and games and activities for the Spook-a-Thon event include:<\/p>\n

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\nCostume contest rules<\/p>\n

The first-place winner of the costume contest will receive a $50 UNF Bookstore gift card and VIP Ozfest tickets, according to the Student Life Instagram<\/a>. The second-place winner will also receive VIP Ozfest tickets, and the third-place winner will receive an Osprey swag basket.<\/p>\n

Contestants must check in with an Osprey1Card, and entries are accepted from 7:00-8:30pm. Each student may only enter once and each person may only vote for a winner once.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Group costumes are allowed and may have up to five members, with at least half being UNF students, according to the Student Life Instagram<\/a>. Prizes are awarded to the individual who registered the group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Costumes must follow university policies and Student Life may disqualify entries that violate these rules, according to the Student Life Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Featured treats and food trucks<\/p>\n

UNF Student Life, along with businesses around Jacksonville, will be providing food and treats for the Spook-a-Thon event, according to\u00a0the Student Life Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Games and activities<\/p>\n

Beyond the food trucks and sweet treats, the event will have a variety of carnival-style games and interactive activities.<\/p>\n

Roller Rink
\n360 video booth
\nPumpkin mechanical
\nSpill the Milk
\nClowning Around
\nCostume contest<\/p>\n

Additional details are available via Instagram <\/a>or by contacting UNF Student Life at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n