Family Weekend Events

Family Weekend features events and special programs designed to showcase life at William & Mary. 

Location: Various Classrooms Want to experience a day in the life of a W&M student? Attend a class!

Want to enjoy the events of Family Weekend but need to take a work call? Need a private room? Reserve a 30-minute time slot in a Sadler Center Conference Room.

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

Come meet Academic Wellbeing’s amazing tutors, explore our space, and see how we help students succeed! 

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. 

NextGen America will be providing giveaways, election guidance, and helping students get registered to vote. Come support! 

Tour Miller Hall, home of the Mason School of Business, learn about the business majors and minors, and explore resources and clubs open to all W&M students.  

Come learn about the Department of Art & Art History and our programs in both Studio Art and Art History with Professors Liz Moran and Eliot Dudik. Enjoy FREE PIZZA TOO!

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!

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

Come and explore ways to take care of yourself by enjoying our Zen Zone, making a self-care kit, and learning about what Care Support Services offers to support student wellbeing and success. 

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 drop by the reception hosted by the Charles Center Friday afternoon. 

Join W&M’s Tri-Alpha for their induction ceremony! 

The Special Collections Research Center in Swem Library will display some of their treasures to share with visiting families.

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

Visit the W&M Counseling Center in the McLeod Tyler Wellness Center to explore how we support student mental health. While you're here, you're invited to create a “Home in a Jar”— a meaningful keepsake your student can keep with them at college.

Have a Slice with American Studies - AMST is offering pizza along information about the major, courses and faculty!

In this talk, renowned sculptor Janet Echelman will describe her practice and her ongoing commitment to “Taking Imagination Seriously."

AMP’s Fridays@5 series features live music on the Sadler Terrace every Friday through Fall Break. Join us on October 3rd for a special performance by a W&M student band! 

Location: TBD Joint Degree Program students and their families are invited to join us for our Family Dinner Reception! 

Join the Global Research Institute in the Hive Event Space for our annual Open House event. 

Enjoy late hours at the Muscarelle Museum of Art! All galleries will be open until 8 pm, along with live music in the Atrium, specials in the Café, and art-making for all ages. No ticket required. 

Location: Virginia Beer Company 401 Second St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Location: 326 Burns Ln Williamsburg, VA 23185

This concert features the W&M Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Choral Ensembles. 

Join the Chinese Student Organization’s re-telling of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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! 

Explore Old Campus with a self-guided audio walking tour! With various starting points, helpful student interpreters, fun facts, and a separate tour of the Wren Building, the self-guided tour offers you complete freedom to explore at your own pace.