Featured Faculty Lectures 
Saturday, September 24
All day
Location not specified

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

    Family Weekend Check-In
    Saturday, September 24
    8am - 2pm
    Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School), Atrium

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

    Bike Alliance Group Ride - Family Weekend 
    Saturday, September 24
    9am
    Sadler Terrace

    Join us for the second ride of the semester! We'll be riding about 20 miles through the City of Williamsburg, side neighborhoods, the Powhatan Creek Trail, and the Virginia Capital Trail. Bring cash or card for a snack break at Spoke & Art.  

    FitWell Class:  BODYPUMP™  with Caroline
    Saturday, September 24
    9:15am - 10:15am
    The Bee McLeod Recreation Center, McLeod Studio
    Family Weekend Welcome Session & Presidential Address
    Saturday, September 24
    9:30am - 10:15am
    Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka, Rain Plan: Miller Hall, Brinkley Commons

    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.


      Historic Organ Recital 
      Saturday, September 24
      10am - 10:30am
      Wren Chapel

      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.

      Cohen Career Center Open House 
      Saturday, September 24
      10am - 12pm
      Cohen Career Center

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

        Counseling Center Information Session 
        Saturday, September 24
        10am - 12pm
        McLeod Tyler Wellness Center

        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.

          VIMS @ Yorktown Folk Festival!
          Saturday, September 24
          10am - 3pm
          Yorktown Waterfront

          VIMS is joining the fun at the Annual Yorktown Folk Festival along the Yorktown Waterfront! This free, fun, family-friendly event will feature performances on five stages by local bands, musicians, storytellers and dancers.

          FitWell Class:  Outdoor Yoga with Isabel
          Saturday, September 24
          10:30am - 11:20am
          Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka
          FitWell Class:  Pilates with Claire and Amelia
          Saturday, September 24
          10:30am - 11:20am
          The Bee McLeod Recreation Center, McLeod Studio
          Fraternity and Sorority Life Open House 
          Saturday, September 24
          10:30am - 12:30pm
          Community Building

          Stop by for a continental breakfast and Open House.

            W&M D.C. Metro Apple Picking
            Saturday, September 24
            11am - 2pm
            Great Country Farms | 34345 Snickersville Turnpike | Bluemont, VA 20135
            Study Abroad Fair 
            Saturday, September 24
            11:30am - 2:30pm
            Campus Center, Unity Hall

            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.

              Student Panelists Needed for Focusing on the Future 
              Saturday, September 24
              12pm - 1:05pm
              School of Education, Dogwood
              The Center for Gifted Education is in need of male and female panelists for Focusing on the Future. 
              Family Weekend Picnic
              Saturday, September 24
              12pm - 2pm
              Wren Yard

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

              UndocuAlly Training
              Saturday, September 24
              12pm - 2pm
              Location not specified

              Learn how to be an ally to the Undocu+ community!

              W&M Charleston Golf Outing    
              Saturday, September 24
              12pm - 5pm
              Links at Stono Ferry Golf Club | 4812 Stono Links Drive, Hollywood, S.C. 29449

              Come join your fellow W&M alumni, parents, family and friends for an afternoon of golf and camaraderie. We will be playing at The Links at Stono Ferry golf club on Saturday, Sept. 24, with tee times starting at noon. 

              Authentic Excellence 201
              Saturday, September 24
              1pm - 2pm
              Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

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

                CCM Family Weekend Tailgate
                Saturday, September 24
                1pm - 3:30pm
                Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham Lawn (520 Richmond Rd)

                Join us on the lawn of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham for food and drink, lawn games, and fellowship! Hosted by Catholic Campus Ministry.

                I.T.'s Family Weekend Show!
                Saturday, September 24
                2pm - 3:30pm
                Sadler Center, Lodge 1

                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.


                Improvisational Theatre’s Family Weekend Show 
                Saturday, September 24
                2pm - 3:30pm
                Sadler Center, Lodge 1

                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 Family Welcome
                Saturday, September 24
                2pm - 4pm
                Campus Living Center

                Campus Living is the cornerstone the W&M community. 

                  Parent & Family Weekend: Lego Mindfulness
                  Saturday, September 24
                  3pm - 4pm
                  McLeod Tyler Wellness Center, Studio A
                  W&M Richmond - Book Club
                  Saturday, September 24
                  3pm - 5pm
                  The Home of Jane Scott Chapin ’67 | 5021 Riverside Drive, Richmond, VA 23225

                  Join fellow William & Mary alumni, parents, family and friends to read and discuss "Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. Feel free to attend no matter how much of the reading you've completed.

                  Recreational Boating on Lake Matoaka
                  Saturday, September 24
                  3pm - 6pm
                  Matoaka Boathouse

                  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.


                    William & Mary Football vs Elon
                    Saturday, September 24
                    3:30pm - 6:30pm
                    Williamsburg, Va., Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field
                      AMP Family Make-and-Take Event
                      Saturday, September 24
                      7pm
                      Sadler Center, Chesapeake Room

                      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!)


                        Chinese Student Organization's Percy Jian and the Theft of the Nine Suns
                        Saturday, September 24
                        7pm
                        Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

                        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.

                        William & Mary Men's Soccer vs Hofstra
                        Saturday, September 24
                        7pm - 9pm
                        Williamsburg, Va., Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field
                          William & Mary SINGS!
                          Saturday, September 24
                          7pm - 9pm
                          Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka

                          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.

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                          Recreational Boating on Lake Matoaka 
                          Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25
                          3pm - 6pm
                          Lake Matoaka Boathouse

                          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 Human Frame: Prints by Leonard Baskin Docent Tour 
                          Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25
                          12pm - 5pm
                          Muscarelle Museum of Art

                          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. 

                          Tours of the Sir Christopher Wren Building 
                          Friday, September 23 - Saturday, September 24
                          10am - 5pm
                          Wren Building

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

                          Free Fitness & Wellness Classes 
                          Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25
                          Location not specified

                          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.

                          Beers, Beats, & Bites with The Virginia Beer Company 
                          Thursday, September 22 - Sunday, September 25
                          3pm - 9pm
                          Location not specified

                          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!



                          Banned Books Week at the Law Library
                          Sunday, September 18 - Saturday, September 24
                          Law School, Law Library

                          Come to the Law Library and see our display for Banned Books Week! We highlighted a selection of works from the collection on obscenity law and censorship. The display is located on the first floor and open to the public.

                          Writing Resources Center Open for Fall Semester
                          Monday, September 12 - Friday, December 16
                          https://wm.mywconline.net/

                          At the Writing Resources Center, trained peer consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product.