Every year, Oxford Dining hosts a series of signature events at Lils. Everyone on campus turns up for the Oxford Dining Traditions, which celebrate the seasons, the holidays, the highlights of the school year, and the simple fact that we’re all in this together.

Welcome Carnival Celebration

Welcome Carnival Celebration

August 30, 2012

Our kick-off event of the year offers a full day of food, fun, and friendships, old and new. The freshly-cooked food features a different theme every year. Exciting entertainment keeps the energy alive all day long. Join us for a taste of what’s to come.

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Homecoming Weekend Kick-off BBQ

Homecoming Weekend
Kick-off BBQ

September 26, 2012

Come cheer on the home team at this celebration of Oxford school spirit. Fans and friends will feast on a buffet of tailgating favorites, including burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. Go, Eagles!

Homecoming Photos
Halloween Celebration

Halloween Celebration

October 31, 2012

Calling all ghouls and goblins, witches and wizards, celebrities and specters. If you’re looking for treats, look no further than Oxford Dining’s annual Halloween Celebration, which is as savory as it is spooky. Even the food will be decked out in its Halloween best.

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Heritage Harvest Feast Lunch

Heritage Harvest Feast Lunch

November 15, 2012 | 11:00am – 2:00pm

Why wait until Thanksgiving break? You can enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of this tantalizing holiday right here on campus thanks to this luncheon feast from Oxford Dining. The chef-inspired menu features fall’s freshest flavors and cornucopia of turkey day favorites.

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Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast

Fall – December 11, 2012 | 10:00pm-12:00am
Spring – April 30, 2013 | 10:00pm-12:00am

Held each semester during the height of finals, the Moonlight Breakfast gives everyone a much-deserved break from the most stressful time of the year. So put down the books for a few hours and come meet up with your friends for a buffet of fresh-cooked breakfast treats, from bacon and eggs, to pancakes, donuts and everything else you need to keep the midnight oil burning.

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Valentine's Day Dinner

Valentine's Day Dinner

February 14, 2013 | 4:30pm-8:00pm

Love is in the air! Or maybe it’s just the delicious aroma of the year’s most decadent dinner. Either way, there’s no better place to celebrate the sweetest night of the year. Speaking of sweet, don’t miss our scrumptious theme desserts. Just remember to grab seconds for that special someone.

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Mardi Gras Celebration

Mardi Gras Celebration

Feburary 12, 2013 | 4:30pm-8:00pm

The festive Fat Tuesday spirit takes over Lils during this lively dinner event. The dishes are spicy, the flavors are bold, the colors are vibrant and the crowd can’t help but come back for more.

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