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 have an event idea, the team would be happy to help. Get in touch via halifax-help@york.ac.uk to discuss your ideas and explore how to make them happen.

Browse Halifax events

Event

International students' mixer lunch

Sunday 20 September 2026 12pm - 1.30pm

Organiser: Halifax
Location: HX/JJ JJs Common Room (Halifax College, Campus West)
Open to: Halifax

Event

Halifax College Welcome Talk

Monday 21 September 2026 10.45am - Tuesday 22 September 2026 11.45am

Organiser: Halifax
Location: Central Hall (Campus West)
Open to: Halifax

Event

Halifax Sports Fair

Tuesday 22 September 2026 1.30pm - 3pm

Organiser: Halifax
Location: HX/JJ JJs Common Room (Halifax College, Campus West)
Open to: Halifax

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.

For more, check out the Halifax Instagram

@halifaxcollegeyork on Instagram