Events
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Spirit Spot Showdown 2025
CategoriesGet ready to transform your creativity into campus pride at the Spirit Spot Showdown, an exciting pre-Spirit Weekend event where YOU get the chance to leave your mark—literally—on campus!
Date & Time: Now - October 6Location: Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise, Parking Lot -
Adelphi University’s 10-week art intensive, For the Love of Art, gives high school students the opportunity to improve and fine-tune their artistic craft.
Date & Time: Now - November 23 •10:00am – 5:00pmLocation: Garden City Campus -
Spirit Weekend Campus Kick-Off
CategoriesJoin students, faculty and staff as we kickoff Spirit Weekend.
Date & Time: October 1 •12:00pm – 2:00pmLocation: Nexus Plaza, Outside the Swirbul Library -
Spirit Weekend
CategoriesJoin the whole Panther community for a weekend of friendship, fun and celebration.
Date & Time: October 3–5Location: Garden City Campus -
Join Adelphi Alumni and Friends for Brunch in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom.
Date & Time: October 4 •10:30am – 12:30pmLocation: Ruth S. Harley University Center, Ballroom -
Oktoberfest at Adelphi
CategoriesJoin us this fall with a special Oktoberfest tent presented by University Alumni Relations!
Date & Time: October 4 •1:00pm – 5:00pmLocation: Post Hall Parking Lot -
Join us for an afternoon of Panther pride at the annual Spirit Carnival—a highlight of Spirit Weekend!
Date & Time: October 4 •1:00pm – 5:00pmLocation: Garden City Campus, Parking Lot 5 -
Our “In the Classroom” experience is back for Spirit Weekend 2025!
Date & Time: October 4 •1:30pm – 2:30pmLocation: Performing Arts Center -
Run, walk, or stroll in this year’s 5K, 1K and Kid’s Fun Run at our 9th annual Spirit Weekend!
Date & Time: October 5 •9:00am – 11:00amLocation: Garden City Campus -
Mamma Mia! on Broadway
CategoriesJoin alumni and friends for Mamma Mia! on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Date & Time: October 5 •1:00pm – 3:30pmLocation: Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, NYC -
Philip Edward Fisher, piano
CategoriesAcclaimed pianist Philip Edward Fisher returns to the Westermann Stage with an afternoon of music.
Date & Time: October 5 •3:00pm – 4:30pmLocation: Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall -
Adelphi University Gala
CategoriesJoin us for a joyful night of friendship and community as we celebrate Bridges to Adelphi. Together, we will honor this nationally recognized program for neurodivergent student education and advocacy while supporting our extraordinary students.
Date & Time: October 11 •6:00pm – 11:00pmLocation: Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York -
Imani Winds
CategoriesThe dynamic, GRAMMY-winning quintet returns to the Westermann Stage with an exciting new repertoire as our Ensemble-In-Residence.
Date & Time: October 24 •7:00pmLocation: Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall -
Whether you’re an undergraduate exploring options, a business student testing an idea, an alum looking to pivot, or a community member curious about your next step—this workshop will give you practical strategies and renewed confidence.
Date & Time: October 29 •5:00pm – 6:30pmLocation: Ruth S. Harley University Center, Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom -
Looking for high school business competitions? The Adelphi Apprentice Challenge gives high school students the opportunity to learn from the best and test their business skills.
Date & Time: November 7 •8:00am – 1:45pmLocation: Ruth S. Harley University Center -
Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett sings the music of the legendary Patsy Cline.
Date & Time: November 9 •4:00pmLocation: Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall -
Our goal is for students to feel excited and educated about the college experience by providing them with the tools needed to make an informed decisions about their future.
Date & Time: December 10 •8:00am – 1:45pmLocation: Garden City Campus -
Sean Heely’s Celtic Christmas
CategoriesCelebrate the holidays with this internationally acclaimed Celtic band from DC.
Date & Time: December 19 •7:30pmLocation: Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall -
This high school news event gives students an opportunity to explore their passion for media. Students may also participate in the Quill Awards.
Date & Time: February 13 •8:00am – 1:45pmLocation: Ruth S. Harley University Center -
A powerful day of learning and networking with exceptional alumni and industry leaders, sharing insights on thriving in today’s evolving world.
Date & Time: March 28, 2026Location: Ruth S. Harley University Center and Performing Arts Center -
Writers & Readers Festival
CategoriesAlice Hoffman ’73 is bringing authors and readers together through the joy of storytelling, inclusion, and the freedom of creative expression.
Date & Time: April 16–17, 2026 •9:00am – 9:00pmLocation: Garden City Campus -
Our goal is for students to feel excited and educated about the college experience by providing them with the tools needed to make an informed decisions about their future.
Date & Time: May 13, 2026 •8:00am – 1:45pmLocation: Garden City Campus