Family Weekend Events

A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?         

Join us at the Student Recreation Center and Wellness Center for Free Group Fitness classes throughout Family Weekend! Activate your temporary membership to access FitWell Classes at http://bit.ly/WMfitwellMembership.

Learn about Integrative Wellness at William & Mary and how Health & Wellness supports students on campus.

Want to experience a day in the life of a W&M student? Attend a class! Due to limited seating in some classrooms, not all Friday classes can be open. View the list here. 

Enjoy a short tour and learn about the rich history of the oldest academic building still standing in the U.S.

Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka! Participants must bring a photo ID and sign a waiver for each participant. Waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a parent or custodial guardian. 

Participate in some “Salsa Fun.” No chips needed ... this is dancing! Youngsters and oldsters, wild ones and bold ones, can experience cool moves and hot tunes....now that is quite an invitation. See you there!

Alma Mater Productions presents their semiannual concert series, FRIDAYS AT FIVE! Hang out with friends and family on the Sadler Terrace and hear some sweet tunes on a beautiful day (or in Lodge One on a rainy one)!

Hillel welcomes all Jewish families to join us for a catered Shabbat dinner! Celebrate Shabbat and get all your questions about Jewish life at W&M answered. Dinner is free.

Parents & Families are invited to explore Mindfulness, a cornerstone that helps to develop skills aimed to manage stress, anxiety, and enhance your quality of life. Register online at bit.ly/WMParentFamilyMindfulness, by making a quick profile.

Join us for one of the most beloved Family Weekend traditions. This musical gathering features the Women’s Chorus, the William & Mary Choir, the William & Mary Wind Ensemble, and the Orchestra.

Join Alma Mater Productions and Student Assembly for a spooky evening as we watch the popular feature film Hocus Pocus under the stars at Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre! Seating will begin at 7:15 pm.

Join the African Cultural Society for a catered dinner with a faculty member to discuss this year's theme, " The Journey of the Diaspora," and how the past still affects the present. Tickets available at the door. 

Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as members of the Spotswood Society share tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard.

Enjoy wine, cheese and other refreshments provided by W&M Dining, as you shop and mingle with other families. The student discount will be applied to all purchases (20% off W&M clothing). 

Ease into your Saturday with a free outdoor yoga session in the Sunken Garden. All are welcome, bring your own mat if able. Register at http://bit.ly/SunkenGardenYoga.

Learn about Integrative Wellness at William & Mary and how Health & Wellness supports students on campus.

Join Katherine A. Rowe, President of William & Mary; Virginia Ambler, Vice President for Student Affairs; the Parent & Family Council Chairs; and student volunteers as they welcome families to campus.

Join us for the weekly organ concert, a W&M tradition. The 18th-century organ belongs to Colonial Williamsburg and is on loan to the College.

Continental breakfast and Open House. Meet members of the council, tour the community building, and engage with other families in the fraternity and sorority community at W&M. 

Join the African Cultural Society for an informal brunch to fellowship and listen to sounds from all around the African diaspora. Tickets available at the door. 

Enjoy a short tour and learn about the rich history of the oldest academic building still standing in the U.S.

Choose from a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across a variety of disciplines. Experience life at W&M through the eyes of your student and enjoy a one-hour presentation ranging from the arts to the sciences. 

Regardless of major, join us to learn more about our undergraduate business program. Attend our information sessions and take a tour of our state-of-the-art building. 

Calling All Scholars! All of our Scholars Programs - That's WMSURE, Monroe, Sharpe and 1693 - are getting together on Family Weekend! Scholars and their families are invited to see what it's like to be a scholar at William & Mary.

Visit the Cohen Career Center and learn about resources and programs for your student. Two of our student Career Ambassadors on staff will discuss opportunities for your student to connect early, and begin the road to career readiness.

Learn more about study abroad opportunities! Featuring: W&M faculty, representatives from international institutions, other study abroad programs, and returning W&M students.

Celebrate the spirit of Family Weekend during this buffet-style picnic. Enjoy fan-favorite menu items such as BBQ Wings, Roasted Jalapeño Poppers, and more as you mingle with families from across the nation.

During Parent & Family Orientation, a concept was introduced that distinguished fear-based excellence from authentic excellence. This session will explore this concept at a deeper level and describe a training program intended to develop resilience.

 I.T. specializes in short form, long form, and musical improv, and puts on events for the student body, for local schools, and for the public! Come join us this weekend for some free, family-friendly improv!

Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka! Participants must bring a photo ID and sign a waiver for each participant. Waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a parent or custodial guardian. 

Join us for refreshments and discussion of the relationship between W&M and Colonial Williamsburg and our exciting plans for the school year. We look forward to having you! 

Tour a language house that provides an international environment for our students. Speak to current students, sample foreign cuisine, and listen to native music. The Language House Fellows are on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Enjoy an engaging outdoor event featuring the university's talented and ever-popular student a cappella ensembles. Both new and traditional music in a variety of genres is performed. Seating is limited. Blankets and chairs are welcome on the grass.

Create your own handmade, William & Mary-themed painting that you can save as a keepsake to remember good times at this year's Family Weekend. An 8x10 canvas with supplies is $5 (what a steal!). Doors open at 7:30 pm.

Learn about Integrative Wellness at William & Mary and how Health & Wellness supports students on campus.

All are welcome to this Parent & Family Weekend special addition yoga class. Registration opens October 3rd at bit.ly/YogaMTCW.

All legacy families with current students are welcome to attend, with remarks by Katherine A. Rowe, president of W&M.

Enjoy a short tour and learn about the rich history of the oldest academic building still standing in the U.S.

A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?         

Sign out a canoe or kayak and paddle the beautiful waters of Lake Matoaka! Participants must bring a photo ID and sign a waiver for each participant. Waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a parent or custodial guardian.