Scotty Saturday
October 4, 2025 is Scotty Saturday!
Scotty Saturday celebrates Carnegie Mellon spirit and pride, uplifting our incredible students and highlighting the vibrancy of our campus! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, traditions, student talent showcases, free snacks, and more!
Each year, The Office of Student Involvement and Traditions partners with the Office of Family Engagement to host Scotty Saturday during CMU’s annual Family Weekend! Don’t forget to check out all the fantastic sessions, workshops, and other experiences.
Scotty Saturday at a Glance:
2025 Schedule of Events
- Afternoon Adventures & Activities 12pm - 2pm
- Spring Carnival Theme Reveal 12:30pm
- Tartans Football Game 2pm
- Evening Eats & Entertainment 4pm - 6pm
- Apparel Sale 4pm - 6pm
- Student Showcase 4pm - 6pm
Register on TartanConnect today to see the full schedule and get event updates!
Featured Highlights:
- Marketplace tabling with student orgs, including: TSA, PHA, Sigma Tau Delta, PACE, CMU Abhinaya, and the Activities Board
- Pumpkin Painting with Student Government
- Free Cider, Donuts, and Pittsburgh Popcorn
- Mini Golf, Inflatables, and a Rock Wall
- Caricature Artist and Airbrush Tattoo Artist
- Performances from the Independent Musicians Organization
- Alpha Chi Omega’s Walk a Mile event
- Safety demonstrations with EMS and the Fire Safety Team: CPR and Virtual Fire Extinguisher
FOLLOW THE FUN!
Don’t forget to check out @CMUGetInvolved for highlights, Scotty Saturday giveaways, and more!
Students & Student Orgs: Get Involved
Plan an afternoon activity
Facilitate a fun activity or event! Big or small, we love them all! Ideas could include: pumpkin painting, cornhole tournaments, cookie decorating, small service projects, henna, or photobooths.Small grants are available for groups or individuals who sponsor and facilitate activities during the Afternoon AdventuresPerform at the student showcase
Perform as an individual or as an organization for Scotty Saturday attendees. Music, dance, comedy, poetry and more are all welcome for this small, casual performance spacetable at the marketplace
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
Spend the afternoon connecting with the CMU community and enjoy unique experiences on campus
Scotty Saturday 2024 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?