Family Weekend Events

The Virginia Beer Company celebrates William & Mary, so visit the brewery 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!

Please join the Filipino American Student Association (FASA) at our annual fall showcase, Isang Kuwento, which highlights and celebrates our talented members. Prepare for a night of song, dance, spoken word, and more!

A screening of Koshien: Japan’s Field of Dreams, a documentary film about high school baseball in Japan. The director, Ema Ryan Yamazaki, will join remotely to answer your questions. This event precedes a baseball symposium which will be held October 27. 

Shakespeare in the Dark Presents: Hamlet! Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for everyone else and are available at the door.

A concert of original works created by William & Mary dance faculty, and performed by faculty, guest artists, and members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Company.

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 Briggs Amphitheater.

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. Class Schedule is available under the "Schedule" tab of the Family Weekend website. 

Purchase exclusive family weekend gear on-site or pickup pre-ordered gear!

Stop by to pick up your Picnic tickets and have your questions answered by the Family Weekend volunteers.

The Muscarelle Museum of Art welcomes families to William & Mary! As your university art museum, the Muscarelle serves as a catalyst for art exploration on campus and throughout the region. 

Stop by the Wren to learn about this special building and its history from trained student volunteer members of the Spotswood Society.

Join us for food, fellowship, and fun on the front lawn of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, as the Tribe prepares to take on Monmouth!

A group of distinguished baseball players and experts will assemble at William & Mary to explore the seminal role the sport has played in shaping US-Japan relations over the past 150+ years. 

The Virginia Beer Company celebrates William & Mary, so visit the brewery 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!

Tours every 30 minutes, starting in the lobby. Join us for a fast, fun tour that highlights why Swem Library is beloved by students and is regularly ranked as one of the best college libraries by Princeton Review.

Rocket Pitch is a pitch competition where entrepreneurial thinkers have four minutes to convince the crowd they've spotted a problem worth solving and a great idea to meet the need. 

Transfer Families and Students are invited to join W&M's #TeamTransfer to hear about the latest campus "tea" over a cup of warm tea or coffee. This is a casual, drop-by event for the transfer community to make connections and staff to serve as a resource.

Come explore the biology Department's rooftop teaching and research greenhouse, home to a diverse plant collection.

Current Monroe Scholars and their families are invited stop by the reception hosted by the Charles Center Friday afternoon. Enjoy light refreshments and mingling with other families and program staff

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.

Join us in the Special Collections Research Center for a Family Weekend Open House, featuring rare and unique materials from the archives! 

Please join us for a book talk with Peter Atwater '83, P '17, P '20, adjunct lecturer of economics, Friday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. in the Wren Building, Great Hall. Registration required.

Class led by Sarah Balascio

Explore your creativity and discover how art can facilitate connection, expression, and relaxation.

Please join us for this special event, designed for you to connect with fellow Joint Degree Programme students and families. You will have a chance to meet William & Mary staff members and student leaders with the Joint Degree Programme.

Please join our carousel of open rehearsals with the Brazilian, Indian, and Middle Eastern Music Ensembles at the ground floor, Jamestown Road entrance of the New Music Building. 

Come cheer on W&M Field Hockey as they take on Queens University of Charlotte at Busch Field.

Offering a venue for families to interact, enjoy refreshments and benefit from a private shopping event and a 20% discount on their entire purchase. Raffle for participants to include textbook scholarships, gift cards and W&M swag.

Join William and Mary Hillel for Shabbat Service (6:00) and dinner (7:00)! The Hillel community gathers for Shabbat every week, and we are looking forward to this week of welcoming parents and families.

From solo to group acts, singers to instruments and everything in-between, AMP's Homebrew highlights the talent we have on campus. Come to see your fellow peers, listen to some tunes, and have a great time!

A concert of original works created by William & Mary dance faculty, and performed by faculty, guest artists, and members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Company.

Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration required. Registrants should gather at the Lord Botetourt Statue.

Tribe Ice Hockey of the Virginia Division of the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) takes on Virginia Military Institute in a home game.

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 Briggs Amphitheater.

Come learn a dance with your student/parent! This event is welcome to all dance experience levels. Please follow @zodiacsdancecrew on Instagram for updates on the time & location.

Purchase exclusive family weekend gear on-site or pickup pre-ordered gear!

Stop by to pick up your Picnic tickets 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.

Need a picture to remember Family Weekend? We got you covered! Stop by the Atrium to get a printed photo of your family to remember for years to come!

Stop by the Cohen Career Center to learn about resources and programs for your student. Staff members will be giving tours and answering questions you have about opportunities for your student to begin the road to career readiness.

Stop by for light refreshments and the FSL Open House. Meet members of the council, tour the community building, and engage with other families in the Fraternity/Sorority community at W&M.

Join us for the weekly organ concert, a W&M tradition. The Wren organ dates from the 18th-century and has been on loan to the university from Colonial Williamsburg since the 1970s.

"Home is Where Academic Wellbeing Is!"  Come learn more about our tutoring, coaching, and intervention programs. Plus, you can grab your “Academic Wellbeing Parent Survival Kit!”

The Counseling Center staff will offer tours of the Counseling Center and share information on Counseling Center Services. Tour start time at 10 am and 11 am.

Grab a friend and prepare yourself for the 9th 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.

Stop by the Wren to learn about this special building and its history from trained student volunteer members of the Spotswood Society.

Relax and enjoy the simplicity of creating your own personal meaning through hands-on meditation.

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 presentation ranging from the arts to the sciences. Access Lecture List here.

Learn more about the application process for entrance into Bachelor of Business Administration and hear about options to combine your undergraduate with a Master in Accounting (MAcc) or a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). All are welcome!

Come join William & Mary's oldest comedy troupe for an hour of giggles and fun!

Mingle with other families while enjoying a picnic buffet including a diverse and delicious menu. Tickets are required for this event. Ticket sales closed on Oct. 20. Tickets will not be sold on site for this event. Rain location: Sadler Center.

Enjoy selections from Sno-To-Go, Amma’s Curry in a Hurry, Don Chido (Latin fusion), and Old City BBQ!

Learn more about your study abroad options!

Doubleheader Saturday and game Sunday versus High Point University

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.

The Virginia Beer Company celebrates its William & Mary roots every Tribe Thursday — so in celebration of Family Weekend 2023, visit The Virginia Beer Company to enjoy free daily live entertainment, rotating food trucks, and new beer releases too.

FGLI students and the families and supporters of FirstGeneration and/or Limited Income (FGLI) students are encouraged to stop by for a beverage and baked good - and learn about upcoming activities and available opportunities and resources.

Come cheer on W&M Football as they take on Monmouth at Zable Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here.

Club soccer game hosted by W&M Mens Club B soccer against Longwood university.

Student-run music and arts festival hosted by William & Mary's radio station! Featuring performances from student bands and dance companies, as well as a wide selection of wares available for purchase from student vendors.

Led by Adjunct Lecturer and Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner, Martha Rouleau. Bring your curiosity and any or all of your family and friends to learn simple mindfulness practices that connect you with yourself, others and the world around you.

Build in time for fun, creativity, and nostalgic play! This guided LEGO build will connect you with mindfulness practices for stress management, focus, and problem-solving

Tribe Ice Hockey of the Virginia Division of the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) takes on Virginia Military Institute in a home game.

Enjoy an engaging outdoor event featuring the College'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.

Professor Ned Blackhawk will discuss his book, The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History, a sweeping retelling of U.S. history which shows how Native Americans are essential to understanding the evolution of America.

Sandbox Improv, W&M’s oldest long-form comedy group will host a free, hour-long comedy show for all students and families completely improvised!

A concert of original works created by William & Mary dance faculty, and performed by faculty, guest artists, and members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Company.

Join AMP as we bring the casino with classic table games to William & Mary! Trade in your chips for prizes at the end of the night.

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 Briggs Amphitheater.

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

Stop by the Shenkman Jewish Center for a bagel brunch before family weekend draws to a close! RSVP here.

Join us for Sunday Mass, followed by a light lunch on the Church lawn!

Pre-Vet Club is partnering with Canine Companions for Independence, an organization dedicated to training service dogs for those in need. Participants make a small donation to CCI and they pet puppies and speak to members about their work and the cause.

Doubleheader Saturday and game Sunday versus High Point University

Stop by the Wren to learn about this special building and its history from trained student volunteer members of the Spotswood Society.

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.

The Virginia Beer Company celebrates its William & Mary roots every Tribe Thursday -- so in celebration of Family Weekend 2023, visit the brewery to enjoy free daily live entertainment, rotating food trucks, and new beer releases too.

The Ring Ceremony is for all students who ordered a W&M Class Ring in Spring/Summer 2023. Invitations for this event will be sent directly to students who are receiving their rings.

Shakespeare in the Dark Presents: Hamlet! Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for everyone else and are available at the door.

A concert of original works created by William & Mary dance faculty, and performed by faculty, guest artists, and members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Company.

TriDelta invites you to a fall-themed afternoon to paint pumpkins and eat sweet treats for a good cause. This is one of our annual philanthropy events to raise money for St. Jude's Children's hospital.

A Japanese fall festival with a variety of traditional games, activities, performances, and food. All are welcome!

Shakespeare in the Dark Presents: Hamlet! Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for everyone else and are available at the door.