Keep busy this summer with our special field trips, musical events, Sox games, and other great events.

Keepin’ It Cool

No advance planning required! Just swing by Centennial Common (or afterhours, if its raining) on Wednesday's between 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM to grab some free novelties! Cool off with FREE ICE CREAM and chill tunes.

Weekend Escapes

Jump-start your weekend with an off-campus excursion to a popular destination! You’ll never have another chance to see so much for so little: beaches, water parks, and “P-Town.” Buses depart from Forysth St. (between Ruggles and Chicken Lou’s unless otherwise noted); for departing times, see event details. Price includes transportation and admission (where applicable).
 

Summester Events and Programs

Friday, May 11
Baseball Game
Come out and support our very own Huskies as we match up against the ODU Monarchs at Parson’s field! Catch a bus over from Forsyth Street, enjoy some BBQ, and cheer on our men’s baseball team!
DEPART NU 2:00 PM
Free for all- no tickets needed!

Tuesday, May 15
Red Sox vs. Mariners
Enjoy an evening at Fenway Park watching an exciting match-up between our very own Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners! Seats for this game will be located in the Outfield Grandstand. Click here to enter the drawing!
 FENWAY PARK 4:05 PM
$30 all student tickets —drawing on 5/11
$30 faculty/staff tickets — drawing on 5/11

Wednesday, May 16
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, May 18
Newport, RI
DEPART NU 8:00 AM
Spend a day enjoying Newport, RI. Tour historic mansions, enjoy shopping, or spend a day at the beach!
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 5/7

Wednesday, May 23
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, May 25
Martha’s Vineyard
Relax on an unspoiled beach or meander through quaint shops on this perfect Cape Cod Island. The Ferry will leave Martha’s Vineyard at 6:15 PM.
DEPART NU 7:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 5/7

Tuesday, May 29
Red Sox vs. Tigers
Come enjoy a night at Fenway Park and watch the Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. The seats for this game will be located in the right field box!!! Click here to enter the ticket drawing!
FENWAY PARK 7:10 PM
$40 all student tickets —drawing on 5/14
$40 faculty/staff tickets — drawing on 5/14

Wednesday, May 30
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, June 1
Hampton Beach, NH
Enjoy a beach day at one of New England’s most famous beaches. Enjoy the sand and surf or check out the amusements, restaurants, and shops.
DEPART NU 8:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets —on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 5/7

Saturday, June 2
MEISA/SGA Beach Bash
Join MEISA and SGA on Centennial Common for carnival games, free food, and a surprise musical guest! Announcement: Say Anything will be headlining, with Wynter Gordan opening the show!
Carnival starts at 2:00 PM
BBQ/Concert starts at 6:00 PM
free for all – no tickets needed

Saturday, June 2
AVENUE Q
Don’t miss your chance to see this triple-Tony-Award-winning, laugh-out-loud Broadway musical about a recent college grad.
Show starts at 3:00 PM
$12 undergraduate student tickets— on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets— on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets— on sale 5/7

Tuesday, June 5
Red Sox vs. Orioles
Enjoy a night at Fenway watching the great American pastime when our very own Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles.  The seats for this game will be in the bleachers.  Tickets will be sold through MyTickets.
FENWAY PARK 7:10 PM
$28 all student tickets—on sale 5/29
$28 faculty/staff tickets— on sale 5/29

Wednesday, June 6
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, June 8
Provincetown, MA
Enjoy a day in beautiful P-Town. Rent a bike and see historic attractions or visit wonderful shops and restaurants. The ferry will depart Provincetown at 4:00 PM. Please note: there is no bus provided between NU and Long Wharf pier.
DEPART LONG WHARF 9:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 5/7

Wednesday, June 13
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, June 15
Six Flags New England
Spend the day at New England’s best and biggest theme park. Make sure to check out Hurricane Harbor Water Park too!
DEPART NU 9:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 5/7

Sunday, June 17
Cirque Du Soleil: Totem
Come experience, “a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind,” at Totem presented by the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil!
SHOW STARTS AT 1:00 PM
$12 undergraduate student tickets —on sale 5/7
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets – on sale 5/7
$22 faculty/staff tickets —on sale 5/7

Wednesday, June 20
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Tuesday, June 26
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays
Enjoy a night at Fenway Park and watch the Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The seats for this game will be located in the outfield grandstand. Tickets will be sold through MyTickets (first come, first serve).
FENWAY PARK 7:10 PM
$30 all student tickets —on sale 6/1
$30 faculty/staff tickets —on sale 6/1

Wednesday, July 11
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, July 13
Newport, RI
Spend a day enjoying Newport, RI. Tour historic mansions, enjoy shopping, or spend a day at the beach!
Depart NU 8:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

Tuesday, July 17
Red Sox vs. White Sox
Red Sox vs. White Sox: a classic match-up! Enjoy baseball under the stars at historic Fenway Park. The seats for this game are located in the right field roof box!!! Tickets will be sold on MyTickets (first come, first serve) and will go on sale 7/2.
FENWAY PARK 7:10 PM
$40 all student tickets —on sale 7/2
$40 faculty/staff tickets — on sale 7/2

Wednesday, July 18
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, July 20
Martha’s Vineyard
Relax on an unspoiled beach or meander through quaint shops on this perfect Cape Cod Island. The Ferry will leave Martha’s Vineyard at 6:15 PM.
DEPART NU 7:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student Tickets—on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

Wednesday, July 25
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, July 27
New York City
Enjoy a day on your own in the Big Apple! Explore, catch a Broadway matinee, or take a carriage ride through Central Park.
DEPART NU 6:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

Tuesday, July 31
Red Sox vs. Tigers
Come cheer on the Sox as they face-off against the Detroit Tigers for the second time this summer! The seats for this game will be located in the outfield grandstand! Check back here for more information about the ticket drawing.
FENWAY PARK 7:10 PM
$30 all student tickets —on sale 7/2
$30 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

Wednesday, August 1
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, August 3
Water Country
Cool off and explore the thrills at one of the country’s top-ten water parks!
DEPART NU 9:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

Saturday, August 4
Shear Madness
Shear Madness is the comedy whodunit that takes place in a Boston hair salon. Audience participation in solving the crime makes this play delightfully different every time! 
SHOW STARTS AT 6:00 PM
$12 undergraduate student tickets —on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets – on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets —on sale 7/2

Wednesday, August 8
Keepin’ It Cool
Free Ice Cream, Music and Novelties 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Centennial Quad (Rain Location: Indoor Quad)

Friday, August 10
Mystic Aquarium
Get up close and personal with amazing creatures large and small! Touch a ray, feel the splash of a beluga whale, or go beak-to-nose with a penguin.
DEPART NU 8:00 AM
$12 undergraduate student tickets—on sale 7/2
$17 graduate/CPS student tickets—on sale 7/2
$22 faculty/staff tickets—on sale 7/2

ALL SUMMER!

Hot Tickets

This summer, getting tickets to Boston’s hottest events is easier than ever for members of the Northeastern community. Catch Avenue Q or the mind-blowing Cirque du Soleil—for much less than you’d pay at the box office.

New England Aquarium/IMAX Theatre
Aquarium closes at 5:00 PM
Visit Boston’s beloved aquarium, then head over to the IMAX theatre for a big screen adventure.
Imax runs hourly
$12 all student tickets – on sale 5/9 & 6/27
$17 Faculty/staff tickets – on sale 5/9 &6/27

Museum of Science
Come check out the Museum of Science! With over 40 constantly changing exhibits, there is bound to be something for everyone.
$12 all student tickets – on sale 5/7 & 7/2
$17 Faculty/staff tickets – on sale 5/7 &7/2