Family Weekend Events
- 8:00 AM10hFamily Gear Shop & PickupFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Room 368
Purchase exclusive family weekend gear on-site or pickup pre-ordered gear! - 8:00 AM10hFamily Weekend HeadquartersFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Welcome to Family Weekend Headquarters! This is your first stop for an unforgettable Family Weekend experience.
- 9:30 AM45mWelcome Session and Presidential ConversationFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Commonwealth Auditorium
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. - 10:00 AM30mHistoric Organ RecitalFamily Weekend Events | Wren Chapel
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
- 10:00 AM2hCounseling Center Open HouseFamily Weekend Events | McLeod Tyler Wellness Center | 2nd floor
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. - 10:00 AM2hHeadquarters: Craft TimeFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Join Art Club and Bullet Journal Club in a relaxing crafting atmosphere! Supplies will be provided. - 10:00 AM2hOffice of Career Development & Professional Engagement Open HouseFamily Weekend Events | Cohen Career Center
Visit the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and learn about resources and programs for your student. - 10:00 AM2hStudent Health Center Open HouseFamily Weekend Events | McLeod Tyler Wellness Center | Student Health Center
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! - 10:00 AM4hSpecial Collections Family Weekend Open HouseFamily Weekend Events | Swem Library | Special Collections Research Center, 1st floor of Swem
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. - 10:00 AM7hVisit the Sir Christopher Wren BuildingFamily Weekend Events | Wren Building
Stop by the Wren to learn about this special building and its history from trained student volunteer members of the Spotswood Society. - 10:45 AM45mBetter ArgumentsFamily Weekend Events | Swem Library | Dulin Learning Center
Experience first-hand the same curriculum that all W&M students are learning through the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project framework. - 10:45 AM45mFeatured Faculty LecturesFamily Weekend Events | Various Classrooms
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. - 11:00 AM45mUndergraduate Business & One Year Residential Masters Programs Information SessionFamily Weekend Events | Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School) | Financial Markets Room 1066
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! - 11:00 AM1hImprovisational Theater (I.T.) Family Weekend ShowFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Lodge 1
Come join William & Mary’s oldest comedy troupe for an hour of giggles and fun! - 11:00 AM1hThe 2024 Great Williamsburg Adventure RaceFamily Weekend Events | Wren Courtyard
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.
- 11:00 AM1hWomen’s Volleyball vs Stony BrookFamily Weekend Events | Kaplan Arena
Come cheer on W&M Women’s Volleyball as they take on Stony Brook at Kaplan Arena. - 11:00 AM2h 30mFamily Weekend Food TrucksFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Terrace
Enjoy selections from our favorite local (and mobile) food vendors! - 11:00 AM3hStudy Abroad FairFamily Weekend Events | Unity Hall
Learn more about your study abroad options!
- 12:00 PM1hAccounting for your Future!Family Weekend Events | Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School) | Room 1082
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! - 12:00 PM1h 30m1693 Scholars Family Weekend LunchFamily Weekend Events | Murray House
Saturday lunch for 1693 Scholars and their family members at the Murray House. - 12:00 PM9h 30mBeers, Beats & Bites with the Virginia Beer Co.Family Weekend Events | 401 Second St. Williamsburg, VA 23185
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! - 1:00 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Rhythm and TapsFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Watch a live performance from Rhythm and Taps! - 1:00 PM3hCornhole TournamentFamily Weekend Events | Sunken Garden
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.
- 1:30 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Ebony Expressions Gospel ChoirFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Watch a live performance by the Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir! - 1:45 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by The StairwellsFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Watch a live performance from The Stairwells! - 2:00 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Emerald Elite Stomp n ShakeFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Enjoy a live performance by Emerald Elite Stomp n Shake! - 2:00 PM2hFraternity & Sorority Life TableFamily Weekend Events | Daily Grind
Stop by the Fraternity & Sorority Life table to learn about our community and grab some freebies! - 2:00 PM4hFamily Weekend TailgateFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Chesapeake, Sadler Terrace, and the Sadler Back Lot
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. - 2:15 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Syndicate Hip Hop Dance TeamFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Enjoy a live performance by Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team! - 2:30 PM1hThe William & Mary Middle Eastern Music EnsembleFamily Weekend Events | Wren Building, Great Hall
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!
- 2:45 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Melodia: Eastern European Instrument and Vocal EnsembleFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Enjoy a live performance from Melodia: Eastern European Instrument and Vocal Ensemble - 3:00 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by WM AfsanaFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Enjoy a live performance by WM Afsana! - 3:00 PM1hClub Field Hockey: W&M vs CNUFamily Weekend Events | Busch Field
Cheer on club field hockey as we play against CNU! - 3:00 PM1h 30mFamily Weekend Tea at the Cambridge HouseFamily Weekend Events | Cambridge House Christian Study Center 930 Jamestown Road
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! - 3:00 PM2hW&M SINGS!Family Weekend Events | Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka
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. - 4:00 PM15mHeadquarters: Student Performance by Trippin' on BrixFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Enjoy a live performance by Trippin' on Brix! - 4:00 PM1hCatholic Campus Ministry Family TailgateFamily Weekend Events | Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, 520 Richmond Road
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! - 4:00 PM2hSailing TailgateFamily Weekend Events | Ukrop Way 1, in front of Kaplan Arena
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! - 4:30 PM30mHeadquarters: Ballroom Dance Club LessonsFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Come learn to dance with Ballroom Dance Club! - 5:00 PM30mHeadquarters: Salsa Dance Club LessonsFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
Learn to dance with Salsa Dance Club! - 6:00 PM1hMen’s Soccer vs. UNCWFamily Weekend Events | Martin Family Stadium Albert-Daly Field
Come cheer on W&M Men's Soccer as they take on UNCW at Martin Family Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. - 6:00 PM1hW&M Football vs. HamptonFamily Weekend Events | Zable Stadium at Cary Field
Come cheer on W&M Football as they take on Hampton at Zable Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. - 7:00 PM1hSandbox Improv Family ShowFamily Weekend Events | Ewell Hall | Recital Hall (107)
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! - 7:00 PM2hFamily Game NightFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Tidewater
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!
- 7:30 PM1hTake 6Family Weekend Events | Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall | Glenn Close Theatre
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. - 8:00 PM2hLantern Tours of Historic CampusFamily Weekend Events | Wren Yard
Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration is required.
- 8:30 PM1hFamily Feud - LIVEFamily Weekend Events | Sadler Center | Commonwealth Auditorium
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.
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