The Rutgers Boardwalk, presented by Visit New Jersey, will be open for two consecutive days as part of the R NIL x Homecoming Weekend in Piscataway. The event begins on Friday, October 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and continues on Saturday from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
The festivities include safe trick-or-treating for children aged 12 and under, who will receive stadium-approved Rutgers Halloween bags and treats on both days. On Saturday, children can participate in a costume contest, play Simon Sez, and have a chance to win prizes at the pep rally. Parking for Friday evening is available in the blue and yellow lots.
The weekend also features several athletic events. On Friday night at 7 p.m., the No. 13 Rutgers men’s soccer team will play against No. 21 Washington at Yurcak Field. On Saturday evening, Rutgers Football will face No. 8 Oregon at 6:30 p.m., with fans encouraged to wear red and be seated by 6 p.m. for the “Light Up The Knight” pregame experience powered through the Scarlet Knights App.
Rutgers Halloween bags can also be collected at other events throughout the weekend, including Field Hockey vs. Northwestern at Bauer Field on October 17 at 4 p.m., Field Hockey vs. Iowa at Bauer Field on October 19 at 12 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan at Yurcak Field on October 19 at 1 p.m., and Volleyball vs. Purdue at Jersey Mike’s Arena on October 19 at 1 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to follow Rutgers football on X (@RFootball & @RUboardwalk), Facebook (/RFootballShow), and Instagram (@rfootball & @ruboardwalk) for updates. Rutgers men’s soccer updates are available on Twitter and Instagram (@RUMensSoccer) as well as Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMensSoccer). Updates on all Rutgers Athletics news can be found on Twitter (@RUAthletics), Instagram (@RUAthletics), Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics), or via the Gameday App.
