Events
AS Welcome Celebration
Come hang out with Associated Students, get some free stuff, and check out other awesome campus resources as we welcome you back to CSUN!
Big Comedy
Join us for a night of laughs as we bring a professional comedy experience to CSUN. This event is free and in the past has featured, Wild n out live, Cody Ko, Jaboukie Young-White and more!”
Big Lecture
In an effort to inspire and motivate the student body, every fall AS Productions brings a highly accomplished inspirational guest speaker to the campus to speak to the campus and encourage them to chase their dreams. Bringing personalities from different industries, a few past guest speakers include: Viola Davis, Magic Johnson, Cornell West, James Franco, Laverne Cox, Jesse Williams, Anita Hill and Josh Peck.
Big Show
CSUN's annual fall concert, now in its 20th year at CSUN is a 8,000 student capacity party kicking off the fall semester. Past performers include Dillon Francis, Valentino Khan, Big Sean, Louis the Child, Carnage, Diplo, Phantoms, LMFAO, Tyga, Laidback Luke, A$AP Ferg and DJ Mustard & more
Black History Event
While this event changes yearly, it is a time to highlight black success, challenges, experiences & more!
Breast Cancer Awareness
Come join us for a day of spreading support and awareness for those affected by breast cancer
C.R.A.M.P.S.
College Resources for All Menstruating Persons and Students: Come and learn about campus resources that will help manage your menstrual cycle & participate in fun activities & giveaways.
Dia De Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration and tradition in Mexico that focuses on the remembrance of the dead. Here at AS Productions, we host an event commemorating the holiday featuring performances, local food vendors, face painting and more!
Earth Fair
Earth Fair is an event that educates students about global environmental issues. This event brings awareness of CSUN's sustainable initiatives to the students, highlighting campus efforts to use renewable energy, eliminate paper waste, and more. Earth Fair's programming includes a student art competition, live musical performances, and vendors that encourage students to take steps towards a sustainable lifestyle.
Fallen Matador Memorial
This somber event is meant for Matadors to honor friends, family, and other Matadors who have passed away. Come by, grab a white rose, and participate in the Tradition of the Rose to honor those we have lost.
Farmers Market
Farmers Market is a marketplace that brings fresh, locally sourced produce and goods to the campus. The goal of the market is to support sustainable agriculture and farming practices. When you purchase from the market, you incorporate sustainable practices into your daily life.
The Market hosts over 15 local vendors who offer a variety of locally grown produce, handmade products, and freshly made foods. Among the selection of seasonal produce, you can find fresh tomatoes, oranges, and strawberries. All produce is picked at its peak of ripeness. Vendors sell pre-packaged snacks such as glazed nuts, dried fruit, and salsa. Some favorites among students include fresh strawberries, homemade hummus and pita chips, pupusas, and sushi.
In an effort to reach CSUN’s Zero Waste 2025 goals, we encourage those eating at the Farmers Market to bring your own utensils, containers, and straws. All of these items can be purchased at any CSUN Dining location.
Some Farmers Market event even have local live music and special events, giveaways, and games from on campus organizations. For live music and special events information check out the @csunasproductions instagram account.
The Associated Students Farmers Market is committed to offering healthy foods to students, staff, faculty, and surrounding community members. The market takes place every Tuesday during both fall and spring semesters in the Matador Square from 10am to 2pm.
Tabling Request
This year, we have transitioned the reservation of tables on Cleary Walk next to the Farmer’s Market to the Matador Involvement Center (MIC). Please reach out to MIC Events at: micevents@csun.edu to make a reservation to table.
Vendor Application
If you would like to submit an application for consideration, please visit https://rawinspiration.org/join/. Once you have completed the application, please email it to our partner at info@ccfm.com.
FINALS are a DRAG
Join us for some Drag Bingo as you de-stress about finals, get some supplies, win some awesome prizes, and enjoy some snacks.
Matador Movie Night
Join us the first Friday night of the semester to welcome in the new school year with a movie!
Mental Health Awareness Fair
In a collaboration with University Counseling Services (UCS); this event will be an opportunity to increase awareness and honor mental health through sharing stories & learning more about resources & coping skills to support students.
Pumpkin Fest
Come check out Matador Square during the Farmers Market and see the lawn transformed into a pumpkin patch! At this event, Students, Faculty, and Staff are welcome to get a free pumpkin and participate in a variety of fall themed activities each year.
Sol Fest
Sol Fest is an intimate music festival open to students and the community, featuring local and student talent, vendors, art installations, food trucks and more!
Summer Movie Fest
Join us on Thursdays over the summer months on the library lawn, for a night full of fun and of course, a movie. Food and Music start at 6pm and the movie will start at dusk. Students, faculty, staff, the local community, and families are welcome to attend.
Additional Guest Information:
- Standard campus parking rates apply.
- Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times.
- Food trucks will be on-site to provide food at the event; however, outside food is welcome.
- Bring a chair, blanket, reusable water bottle, and cutlery if you are bringing food to the event.
- CSUN is 100% smoke-free and tobacco-free campus.