Scotty Saturday
Scotty Saturday takes place on Saturday, September 28th, 2024!
Scotty Saturday celebrates Carnegie Mellon spirit and pride! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, traditions, student talent showcases, free snacks, and swag.
This year, SLICE has partnered with the Office of Family Engagement to offer Scotty Saturday during the annual Family Weekend! Don’t forget to check out all the fantastic sessions, workshops, and other experiences.
Scotty Saturday at a Glance
Scotty Saturday activities and events will fill the afternoon and evening, taking place all along East/West Walkway into Legacy Plaza, Merson Courtyard and The Cut.
2024 Schedule of Events
Afternoon Adventures | 2:00pm - 4:00pm I Various locations around the CUC
Night Market | 4:30pm - 6:30pm I East/West Walkway, Merson Courtyard
Student Showcase | 4:30pm - 6:30pm I Legacy Plaza
Apparel Sale (Cash Only) | 4:00pm - 6:30pm I Merson Courtyard
This year's highlights include:
- Themed activities, demonstrations, experiences, and crafts for students and visitors alike
- Marketplace tabling from student organizations and student entrepreneurs
- Pumpkin Painting with Student Government
- Free Pittsburgh Popcorn, Cider, and Donuts
- Inflatable Mini-Golf and Obstacle Course
- Student Music and Dance performances
- Chartwells Applefest Market
- A Mini-Museum, Screenprinting, and Button-making with the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
- Mini-Escape Room and Puzzle Box
- And much more!
Spend the afternoon connecting with the CMU community and enjoy unique experiences on campus
Scotty Saturday 2022 featured many exciting activities and stations, including CMU-themed arts and crafts
Show your pride with CMU gear. Check out our discounted CMU-branded merch items
Who doesn’t love free snacks and goodies?
How to get involved in Scotty Saturday
Sponsor an event or activity
Small grants are available for groups or individuals who sponsor and facilitate activities during the afternoon. Ideas include: pumpkin painting, cornhole tournaments, cookie decorating, small service projects, henna, or photobooths.
Night market
- Showcase your organization: tell the campus what your organization is all about and how to get involved
- Fundraise: student groups may sell food, apparel, art, or other items to raise funds
- Individual entrepreneurs: promote or sell items, art, and/or handmade goods from your own small business
FuNDRAISERS
Groups can utilize the marketplace as a fundraiser for their organization by selling food, apparel, or other items. Fundraising groups are not eligible to receive the grant.
Student Showcase
Perform as an individual or as an organization for the Night Market attendees. Music, dance, comedy, poetry are all welcome for this small, casual performance space.