Family Weekend Events
Join us for our annual Family Weekend, September 27-29, 2024. The weekend features events and special programs that families can enjoy together with their W&M students or on their own.
Learn more about Family Weekend here.
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Want to experience a day in the life of a W&M student? Not all Friday classes can be open. You are welcome to attend any open class. Please do not attend a class that is not designated by the faculty as open. Find a full list of open classes below:
Activate your Parent & Family Weekend FitWell Membership to enjoy a diverse range of fitness and wellness classes at the Bee McLeod Recreation Center, McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, and Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka.
Stop by to pick up your schedule, exclusive family weekend button, and have your questions answered by the Family Weekend volunteers.
Enjoy a short tour and learn about the rich history of the oldest academic building still standing in the country.
Free admission with guided tours of the student-curated exhibition The Human Frame: Prints by Leonard Baskin. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with Museum Docents to learn about this collection of works by the mid-20th century artist.
Come explore the Biology Department's rooftop teaching and research greenhouse, home to a diverse collection of over 40 plant families.
On Friday, Sept. 23 from 3-5 p.m. come by Swem Library for a guided tour and pick up some Swem swag!
The boathouse will be open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and family members. Participants will be required to sign a waiver, follow all Lake Matoaka rules and may check out a boat to paddle on Lake Matoaka.
Learn about the broad range of academic and engagement opportunities at the School of Education. Speak with faculty about undergraduate and graduate programs in teaching, counseling, and higher education!
Alma Mater Productions presents their semiannual concert series, FRIDAYS AT FIVE!
Please join us for this special event, designed for you to connect with fellow Joint Degree Programme students and families.
Offering a venue for families to interact, enjoy refreshments and benefit from a private shopping event and a 20% discount on their entire purchase.
Join us for a musical gathering to enjoy performances by the Barksdale Treble Chorus, the William & Mary Choir, the William & Mary Wind Ensemble, and the Orchestra.
Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration is currently full for the event. Families will be contacted if more spots are made available.
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Ongoing Events
In celebration of Family Weekend 2022, visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/22 through Sunday, 9/25 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on all draft beer all weekend long!
