Family Weekend Events

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

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. 

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.   

Bring your family and furry friends and join us as we honor our fallen service members and build connections through movement, remembrance, and wellness. 

We welcome Kappa Delta's sisters and their families to the KD house for a Family Weekend Brunch!

Visit the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and learn about resources and programs for your student. Staff members will be available to give tours and answer any questions you have about opportunities for your student. 

Discover the exciting world of undergraduate research in computer science! Join us during Family Weekend to explore innovative projects led by our undergraduate students. 

Choose from a selection of presentations from nationally recognized faculty across many disciplines, with a nod to the Year of the Environment! 

Location: Colonial Williamsburg, Merchants Square An Occasion for the Arts is the area’s premier art and music festival! Explore the Williamsburg area with your student between events. 

Enjoy a live performance by English Country Dance Club!

Enjoy a live performance by Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir

Interested in learning more about the undergraduate business program? Join us as we discuss the various programs (majors and minors) and the application process! 

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

The Philosophy Department welcomes students and families for an open house in their library!

Learn more about your study abroad options!

Enjoy a live performance by The Intonations A Cappella!

Enjoy a live performance by Tribetones A Cappella!

A fun medley of TBD Theatre’s five past mainstage shows. All shows are student written, directed, and performed. Come enjoy a fun hour of art created by students who love theatre for the sake of creation!

Is your student a 1693 Scholar? Join us for a lunch program for scholars and their families at the Murray House! 

Stop by and meet FSL community members. This is your chance to show off your fraternity & sorority pride and grab your merch with other family members!

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.

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

Enjoy a live performance by Syndicate Hip Hop Dance Team!

Enjoy a live a cappella performance by The Gentlemen of the College!

Learn some new moves with Salsa Club as they lead a 30-minute dance lesson!

The William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble's Miracle Concert at the Muscarelle features music from Greece, Lebanon, Egypt and beyond on traditional instruments and with plenty of opportunities for the audience to get involved.

Learn visual performance art with Poi Club as they lead a 30-minute dance lesson!

Come cheer on W&M Football as they take on North Carolina A&T at Zable Stadium. 

Enjoy football-themed snacks, escape the heat, and watch the game on the big screen!

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

Continue cheering for the Tribe this weekend with Men's Soccer!

NOLI TIMERE is a fusion of contemporary dance and avant-garde circus; art installation and advanced engineering; public sculpture and awe-inspiring experiment exploring how we navigate an ever-changing world.

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.