Dating Through the Decades
The theme for Date Night is “Dating Through the Decades.” Students are invited to follow university dress and grooming standards while coordinating with their dates to represent a decade from the past.
Date Night is open to everyone, including single, engaged, and married students, as well as employees and faculty. Participants may attend as a group or with one date. Admission requires both a date and a wristband.
Date Night will be held Friday, September 25, 2026. The following is an outline of activities planned for the evening.
Pre-Date Night Speed Dating
If you're looking for a date to take to Date Night, consider Speed Dating and other fun activities where you can mix and mingle!
Wednesday, Sept. 16
MC South Crossroads
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
MC South Crossroads
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Opening Session with the Merediths
For 30 minutes, President and Sister Meredith will share insights and personal stories about dating and marriage.
BYUI Center
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BYUI Center
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Manwaring Center 1st Floor
Meme Creation and Moon Shoes
Location: Involvement Desk
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Manwaring Center 2nd Floor
Macy's Photo Shoot
Location: Crossroads Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Mini Chia Pets and Pet Rock Creation Station
Location: Crossroads
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
MASH/Fortune Teller Craft
Location: Crossroads Upper Decks
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Decade Musical Bingo
Location: South Crossroads
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Disco Rollerskating
Location: Ballroom
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Groovy Sticker Grab
Location: Ballroom Hallway
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Decades Trivia
Location: Welcome Center
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Manwaring Center 3rd Floor
Photo Booth
Location: Foyer
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Puzzle Room
Location: Fireplace Room
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Croquet
Location: Little Theater
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Auction
Location: Special Events Room
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
BYUI Center
Hot Wheelz Races and Four Corners
Location: BYUI Center Court #2 (View on Map)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Board Game Lounge and Soda Testing
Location: BYUI Center Court #6 (View on Map)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thumbprint Mega Mosaic and Spot the Difference Maze
Location: BYUI Center Court #9 (View on Map)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Hart Building
Silent Disco Decade Dance
Location: Main Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Fort Building
Location: Aux Gym
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Locations
Outdoor Movie
Location: Amphitheater
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Granny Pants, Tortilla Slap Challenge
Location: Plaza
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Games
Location: Taylor Quad
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Treats and Check-In
Location: Taylor Quad
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time Capsule and Bucket List Craft
Location: Taylor Quad
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Glam Station
Location: Taylor Quad
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Car Show
Location: Taylor parking lot
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Stadium
Field Day Games
Location: South Field
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Field Day Games
Location: Middle Field
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Field Day Games
Location: North Field
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Silly Band Trading Post
Location: Stadium lot
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ideas After Date Night
When Date Night is over, consider some of these on and off-campus activities for your next date.
Strike Zone Bowling Alley
Skateway Roller Skating
Center Stage Events
Planetarium
Home Evening Activities
Open Mic Night
Ballroom/Swing Dance
Country Dance
Game Night
Latin Dancing
Ricks Gardens
Student Activities
Dating & Marriage Workshops
Geology Museum and Exhibitions
Jacob Spori Art Gallery
Wildlife Museum
Outdoor Resource Center
Outdoor Activities
Ropes Course
Skateway Roller Skating
Center Stage Events
Planetarium
Home Evening Activities
Open Mic Night
Ballroom/Swing Dance
Country Dance
Game Night
Latin Dancing
Ricks Gardens
Student Activities
Dating & Marriage Workshops
Geology Museum and Exhibitions
Jacob Spori Art Gallery
Wildlife Museum
Outdoor Resource Center
Outdoor Activities
Ropes Course
East Idaho Aquarium
Cross Country Skiing
Geocaching
Grand Teton National Park
Harriman State Park
Henry’s Lake State Park
Hockey Games
Horseback Riding
Hot Springs
Ice Skating
Indoor Rock Climbing
Upper & Lower Mesa Falls
Mountain Biking Trails
Rafting
Sand Dunes
Shooting Range
Skiing
Sledding
Sleigh Rides
Snowboarding
Splatter Paint
Trampoline Park
Water Park
Yellowstone National Park
Zip Lines
Zoos
Cross Country Skiing
Geocaching
Grand Teton National Park
Harriman State Park
Henry’s Lake State Park
Hockey Games
Horseback Riding
Hot Springs
Ice Skating
Indoor Rock Climbing
Upper & Lower Mesa Falls
Mountain Biking Trails
Rafting
Sand Dunes
Shooting Range
Skiing
Sledding
Sleigh Rides
Snowboarding
Splatter Paint
Trampoline Park
Water Park
Yellowstone National Park
Zip Lines
Zoos