Family Weekend 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!

From solo to group acts, singers to instruments and everything in-between, Returner's Brew brings back some of last year's Homebrew talent to welcome us into this semester! Come to see your fellow peers, listen to some tunes, and have a great time!

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. 

Choose from a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across a variety of disciplines.

Stop by to pick up your schedule, exclusive family weekend button, and have your questions answered by the Family Weekend volunteers. 

Join Katherine A. Rowe, President of William & Mary, Virginia Ambler, Vice President of 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 Wren organ is an 18th-century organ that belongs to Colonial Williamsburg and is on loan to the university.

Visit the Cohen Career Center and learn about resources and programs for your student. 

The Counseling Center staff would like to offer tours of the Counseling Center as well as mini sessions on 1) Counseling Center Services, 2) finding a therapist in the community for longer term therapy, and 3) relational and emotional health in college.

Stop by for a continental breakfast and Open House.

Students and their families will explore study abroad and funding opportunities. The Study Abroad Fair features W&M faculty-led, sponsored, exchange, and third-party study abroad programs.

Mingle with other families while enjoying a picnic buffet including a diverse and delicious menu!

During Parent & Family Orientation, a concept was introduced that distinguished fear-based excellence from authentic excellence. 

We here at I.T. like to think of ourselves as a family, so what better show to catch than our Family Weekend Show! This show is family-friendly, consists of short-form improv games and will run for about an hour.

Founded in 1986, Improvisational Theatre (I.T.) is William & Mary’s oldest student-run theater group. I.T. performs free campus-wide improv shows once a month in both the fall and spring semesters!

Campus Living is the cornerstone the W&M community. 

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.

Come cheer on W&M Football as they take on Elon at Zable Stadium.

Looking for a way to entertain your family during Family Weekend? Look no further! Come to AMP’s Family make-and-take event and create your own W&M themed painting and more to remember the good times with your family (or by yourself/with friends!)

How will Percy Jian save the world, all while dealing with middle school romance, cranky gods, and the traps of materialism? After being accused of stealing the sacred suns, Percy gathers his friends and goes on a journey to reclaim each missing piece.

Come cheer on W&M Men’s Soccer as they take on Hofstra at Martin Family Stadium. 

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

All W&M legacy families with current students are welcome to attend.

Come cheer on W&M Field Hockey as they take on Central Michigan at Busch Field. 

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

The Ring Ceremony is for all students who ordered a W&M Class Ring in Spring/Summer 2022. Please use the link below to RSVP for the event: 

Grab a friend and prepare yourself for the 8th Annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race! Teams will race throughout the city, completing unique challenges, decoding puzzles, and solving riddles, in a quest for fabulous prizes and ultimate glory.