Activities and events

As a member of Halifax, you’ll be a part of our thriving social community.

From arts and crafts sessions to baking, gardening, quizzes, live music events and formal dinners, no matter what your student type, there will be something to get involved with, new skills to learn, and new people to meet.

If you would like to set up an event of your own, contact your College Life Advisor at halifax-help@york.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help you turn your idea into a reality.

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Event

Year Of The Horse Crafts @ Derwent JCR

Thursday 12 February 2026 12pm - 2pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: D/JCR Derwent Junior Common Room (Derwent College, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh/Wentworth

Event

Crepe Making @ JJ's Halifax

Thursday 19 February 2026 11am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Alcuin/Vanbrugh/James/Derwent/Wentworth/Halifax

Event

Board Games & Snacks @ Alcuin JCR

Thursday 26 February 2026 2pm - 4pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: A/JCR Alcuin Junior Common Room (Alcuin College, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Wentworth/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh

Faxival

Faxival is our annual summer event, open to all members of Halifax College.

The barbeques and giant inflatables make it perfect for students, including those with children. It's one of the most exciting events of the year!

Families

For students with children we host family specific events in college and celebrate some of the popular traditional events such as Easter and Halloween.