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October 2026 Dining Digest

Welcome to the October Dining Digest! As the chilly weather approaches, Campus Dining is preparing a series of events and collaborations that are bound to warm hearts and fill stomachs. This monthly roundup previews all the Campus Dining happenings, from mouthwatering cookie demos to spooky Halloween celebrations.Ìý

Some of these plans are set, while others are still taking shape, so be sure to follow Campus Dining on for timely updates. We hope to see you at an event this October, it will be un-boo-lievably fun!Ìý

Pictured: The October 2026 Dining Digest graphic.

National Cookie DayÌý

Thursday, Oct. 1 | Commons, Carmichael, and Rothschild

Come celebrate one of Vanderbilt’s most beloved baked treats. Cookie demos will be taking place at multiple locations across campus, so come watch and snag a bite!Ìý

Football Spirit Day vs. GeorgiaÌý

Friday, Oct. 2 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Football season is here! Keep an eye out for Commodore spirit throughout the month as Campus Dining adds festive decorations and game-day touches across our dining locations on the Fridays before home football games.Ìý

Pub Watch Party: GeorgiaÌý

Saturday, Oct. 3 | The Pub | Opens two hours before kickoffÌý

Football season is here! Keep an eye out for Commodore spirit throughout the month as Campus Dining adds festive decorations and game-day touches across our dining locations on the Fridays before home football games.Ìý

ZTA x Campus DiningÌý

Sunday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 10 | Rand and CarmichaelÌý

Pink-themed desserts will be served at both Rand and Carmichael during the week. A specialty pink drink will also be featured at Carmichael!Ìý

Football Spirit Day vs. Ole MissÌý

Friday, Oct. 9 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Football season is here! Keep an eye out for Commodore spirit throughout the month as Campus Dining adds festive decorations and game-day touches across our dining locations on the Fridays before home football games.Ìý

Football Spirit Day vs. ArkansasÌý

Friday, Oct. 16 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Football season is here! Keep an eye out for Commodore spirit throughout the month as Campus Dining adds festive decorations and game-day touches across our dining locations on the Fridays before home football games.Ìý

Orange BanÌý

Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Friday, Oct. 23 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Campus Dining is enforcing an orange ban to show support for Vanderbilt Women’s Volleyball. Go ‘Dores!Ìý

Football Spirit Day vs. KentuckyÌý

Friday, Oct. 23 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Football season is here! Keep an eye out for Commodore spirit throughout the month as Campus Dining adds festive decorations and game-day touches across our dining locations on the Fridays beforeÌýhome football games.Ìý

Rand Farmers Market

Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Rand PatioÌý

The Rand Farmers Market is a wonderful tradition at Vanderbilt featuring local and regional offerings. Students, faculty and staff can utilize their meal plans to shop at the market. Ìý

Halloween CelebrationÌý

Saturday, Oct. 31 | All Campus Dining locationsÌý

Check out the spooky Halloween decorations at all of the Vanderbilt dining halls! Rothschild in particular will be extra festive.

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