Family Weekend Events

Visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/26 through Sunday, 9/29 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on draft pints all weekend long! 

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. Please do not attend a class that is not designated by faculty as open. Class Schedule available online.

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

Here’s what you can expect: check-in, ask questions, commemorative photo booth, and more actvities! 

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

Enjoy morning coffee with WMPD!

Hear from the university architect about all of the changes happening around campus!

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

Enjoy donuts and coffee with the Hazing Prevention Coalition! 

We are excited to invite Dennis Cordell '97 to the Entrepreneurship Hub for this guest speaker event!

Join in the conversation with your questions and learn how entrepreneurial thinking supported their journey! Join us live at the Hub to present your idea or join the audience in Q&A and voting. If you can't make it in person, you can join via Zoom. 

The Muscarelle Museum of Art welcomes families to William & Mary! Although our galleries are currently closed due to construction, we are continuing to offer workshops, lectures, pop-up exhibits and special events throughout campus and town. 

Looking for a job after graduation, an internship during the summer, or just want to see what a STEM Career & Internship is all about? Come check out the Fall 2024 STEM Career & Internship Fair!

Visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/26 through Sunday, 9/29 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on draft pints 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 ranked as one of the best college libraries by Princeton Review. First tour starts at 1 pm, last tour at 2:30 pm. 

Come experience a painting class of a historic landmark of William & Mary.  Spots are limited and first come first served. 

Academic Wellbeing will be available to families on September 27th to explore their services. Students and families are welcome to stop by Academic Wellbeing, Suite 184 between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. 

Come for a moment of relaxation at Care Support Services. Work on a puzzle, do a craft, play with Legos, or just sit in a calming space while learning about the work we do to support student wellbeing and success. 

Student Accessibility Services will be available to families on September 27th to explore their services. Students and families are welcome to stop by Student Accessibility Services, Suite 181 between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. 

Come cheer on W&M Women’s Volleyball as they take on Stony Brook at Kaplan Arena.  

All Transfer Families - and Students! - are invited to join W&M's #TeamTransfer to catch up on the latest university "tea" over a cup of warm tea ... or coffee. 

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 to stop by the reception hosted by the Charles Center Friday afternoon. Enjoy light refreshments, mingling with other families and program staff, and highlighted research projects by current Scholars.

Join us at the Matoaka Boathouse during Family Weekend. Check out a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board and enjoy beautiful Lake Matoaka.

Come experience a painting class of a historic landmark of William & Mary.  Spots are limited and first come first served. 

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

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. 

Meet the Geology faculty and staff. Join us for dinner on Friday, September 27th at 5pm. 

Offering a venue for families to interact, and benefit from a private shopping experience. 20% discount on all clothing. Raffle for participants to include textbook scholarships and W&M swag.

Join Family Engagement for a fun and casual game night playing board games. We will provide the board games and seating; your family will provide the fun! 

The W&M Wind Ensemble is performing a Family Weekend Concert! This concert will showcase the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Choirs and will be a celebration of our community, students, and the extension of the Year of the Arts. 

Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration is required.

Craig Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create the impression that nothing is impossible. 

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.

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

Welcome to Family Weekend Headquarters! This is your first stop for an unforgettable Family Weekend experience. 

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

Join Katherine A. Rowe, President of William & Mary, the Parent & Family Council Chairs, and student volunteers as they welcome families to campus and discuss the Year of the Arts at William & Mary. 

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

Visit the Counseling Center to hear about our services and resources. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the center, meet our dedicated staff, ask questions, and learn more about supporting students’ mental health. 

Join Art Club and Bullet Journal Club in a relaxing crafting atmosphere!  Supplies will be provided. 

Visit the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and learn about resources and programs for your student. 

Visit the Student Health Center in the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center to hear about our services and resources. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the center, meet some of the clinical staff and ask questions. We hope that you’ll drop by! 

All are welcome to visit the Special Collections Research Center for a Family Weekend Open House! Come see original documents and artifacts related to the history of the university as well as a selection of highlights from the collections. 

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

Experience first-hand the same curriculum that all W&M students are learning through the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project framework. 

Choose from a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across many 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. 

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

Grab a friend and prepare yourself for the 10th 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. 

Come cheer on W&M Women’s Volleyball as they take on Stony Brook at Kaplan Arena. 

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! 

Enjoy selections from our favorite local (and mobile) food vendors! 

Learn more about your study abroad options!

Combine CPA preparation with any major. Conditional admission to our Master of Accounting available, with guaranteed scholarship. Yes, for you! Yes, now! Why leave with only one degree? Make a plan that includes Accounting for your future! 

Saturday lunch for 1693 Scholars and their family members at the Murray House. 

Join us at the Matoaka Boathouse during Family Weekend. Check out a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board and enjoy beautiful Lake Matoaka.

Visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/26 through Sunday, 9/29 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on draft pints all weekend long! 

Watch a live performance from Rhythm and Taps!

Gather your team and get ready to toss bags at our cornhole tournament! This fun-filled event is perfect for families and friends of all ages. Compete for bragging rights and enjoy some friendly rivalry.

Watch a live performance by the Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir!

Watch a live performance from The Stairwells!

Stop by the Fraternity & Sorority Life table to learn about our community and grab some freebies!

Stop by Sadler for pre-game entertainment! Inflatables, face painting, and giveaways will be in and around Sadler to celebrate the home football game. No registration required. Follow @wamamp on Instagram for the most updated information and more events. 

Enjoy a live performance by Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team!

A 45 minute presentation of music and musical culture from the Arab World and Middle East region featuring William & Mary's acclaimed Middle Eastern Music Ensemble now celebrating its 30th anniversary! 

Enjoy a live performance from Melodia: Eastern European Instrument and Vocal Ensemble 

Cheer on club field hockey as we play against CNU!

Enjoy a live performance by WM Afsana!

Families of William & Mary students are invited to Cambridge House to enjoy tea. Light snacks will also be provided. We can’t wait to meet you, offer tours of the house, and answer any questions you have about the Study Center! 

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

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 Hampton! 

Enjoy a live performance by Trippin' on Brix!

Club Sailing is hosting a tailgate ("sailgate!") with food, music, merch, and the chance to meet our sailors and sailing families! Hang out with your friends, meet the Exec team, and learn all about why we love our sailing club! We hope to see you there!

Come learn to dance with Ballroom Dance Club!

Learn to dance with Salsa Dance Club!

Come cheer on W&M Men's Soccer as they take on UNCW at Martin Family Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. 

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

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! 

Join Family Engagement for a fun and casual game night playing board games. We will provide the board games and seating, your family will provide the fun!

TAKE 6 is six virtuosic voices united in crystal clear harmony against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms, innovative arrangements, and funky groves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. 

Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration is required.

Join us for an exciting and high-energy edition of Family Feud during Family Weekend! Bring your family, friends, and competitive spirit as teams face off to see who can guess the most popular answers to survey questions. 

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.

Legacy Brunch is a celebration of multi-generational families at W&M. Please join us for a morning of great food and connection as we wrap up Family Weekend. 

Join W&M Sailing for donuts and a presentation about our club! Learn about our team history, our membership, our practices and regattas, and our goals for the future! Explore photos of our team throughout the years and meet our Exec board!

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

Join William & Mary Hillel for a kosher bagel brunch at the Shenkman Jewish Center. Meet members of Hillel, play board games, and enjoy a nice meal! 

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

The Ring Ceremony is for all students who ordered a W&M Class Ring in Spring/Summer 2024. Invitations for this event will be sent directly to students who are receiving their rings. 

Join us at the Matoaka Boathouse during Family Weekend. Check out a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle board and enjoy beautiful Lake Matoaka.

Visit the brewery starting on Thursday, 9/26 through Sunday, 9/29 and mention that you're in town for Family Weekend (or flash your W&M gear) for a 20% discount on draft pints all weekend long! 

Come cheer on W&M Women’s Soccer as they take on Delaware at Martin Family Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. 

William & Mary Presents! Alan Morrison, one of America's premier concert organists

A fun hike through the Matoaka trails behind campus after practice! It will last no more than an hour and a half.