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October 2025 Safety Month Events

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Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: University of Maryland

October is Safety Month

Safety Month Events

This month, join us for giveaways, fun events and some great tips to help you stay safe while getting around campus.

Kick-Off Event: Gear Up!

Tuesday, October 7 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | STAMP, SE Entrance | Giveaway: Helmet & Water Bottle
Stop by our Safety Month kick-off event to grab a free helmet or water bottle!

We Didn’t Start the Fire: Ice Cream Social with the UMD Fire Marshal

Thursday, October 9 | 2 p.m. –3:30 p.m. | DOTS Front Lawn | Giveaway: Ice Cream
Drop by and chat with the UMD Fire Marshal for free ice cream. Learn more lithium-ion batteries inside your e-micromobility devices and how to keep them safe and in good condition.

RecWell Glow Ride

Friday, October 17 | 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | RecWell Bike Shop | Giveaway: Bike Lights | Register
Join the Adventure Program for an evening bike ride. We will decorate our bikes with lights and glow sticks, and then ride out to Lake Artemesia (approx. 3 miles via paved trails, we will not ride in http://activeterp.umd.edu/traffic). No bike? No problem, you can rent a bike from the RecWell Bike Shop for this event, or choose to scoot using Veo. Helmets are required when riding bikes and micromobility vehicles.
RSVP required.

Be a Bike-Friendly Driver

Thursday, October 23 | 2  p.m.–4 p.m. | Lot 9b | Giveaway: Commuter Snack Bag
Stop by our table in Lot 9b on your way home for a commuter snack and some tips on navigating alongside our campus bike lanes.

Farmer’s Market Flat Fix Demo & Bike Blender

Wednesday, October 29 | 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. | Tawes Plaza | Giveaway: Patch Kit & Smoothies
Learn how to fix your bicycle’s flat tire and perform a pre-ride safety check with the help of the RecWell bike shop’s mechanics! Make a delicious smoothie using our pedal-powered bike blender.

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