Family Weekend has a wonderful variety of activities for families to enjoy. We hope you will join us on campus September 27-29, 2024 for Family Weekend 2024. The schedule has new events added every week!
Please note that the PDF schedule will not be updated during the weekend. The dynamic event feed in the W&M mobile app allows us to pivot for weather or other last minute schedule changes and will be the most up-to-date event schedule.
Headquarters & Check-In
Friday & Saturday | 8am-6pm | Tidewater, Sadler Center
Welcome to Family Weekend Headquarters! This is your first stop for an unforgettable Family Weekend experience. Here’s what you can expect:
Check-In: Begin your Family Weekend adventure by checking in with our friendly volunteers. They’ll provide you with all the information and materials you need to make the most of your visit.
Ask Questions: Have any questions? Our knowledgeable volunteers are here to help! Whether you need directions, event details, or recommendations, feel free to ask.
Commemorative Photo Booth: Capture the memories of Family Weekend at our commemorative photo booth! Snap fun photos with your family and friends to remember this weekend for years to come.
More Activities: Discover additional activities and surprises we have in store for you throughout the weekend.
Want to experience a day in the life of a W&M student? Attend a class! You are welcome to attend any open class on the list on Friday, September 27, even if your student is not in the class. Please do not attend a class that is not on the list. The classes listed are those designated by faculty to receive visitors.
Remember to observe appropriate classroom etiquette—turn off cell phones and refrain from having private conversations during class. Allow students registered in the course any available seats first, then be seated if open seats remain. If no open seats remain, please stand near the back of the room.
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.
Some weekend events require separate registration or tickets. In addition, some student-run events may ask for an additional fee at the door. We will post additional registration links as they become available.
Friday, September 27
Family Weekend Concert | Music Arts Center | 7:30pm
The W&M Wind Ensemble is performing a Family Weekend Concert! Held in the brand-new music building, 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.Get your free ticket here beginning September 16.
Lantern Tours of Historic Campus | Wren Building | 7:30-10:00pm
Explore the W&M campus by candlelight as your tour guide shares tales of “Old Campus” and the Historic Wren Yard. Registration is required.
Friday night tours are sold out. Registration for any additional slots will be pulled from the waitlist. Add your name to the waitlist here.
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. Tables float, minds are read, metal bends, and your imagination is challenged because you won’t believe your eyes! “No matter where I perform, I try to make my audiences feel they are a part of something they have never experienced before and hopefully will never forget. My goal is to entertain my audiences through the creation of mystery and to open their minds to unlimited possibilities,” says Karges.
The Great Williamsburg Adventure Race | Crim Dell Meadow | Race begins at 11:00am
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. Family Weekend attendees can participate for free. Pre-registration is required. Full event details are available at williamsburgadventurerace.com.
Cornhole Tournament | Sunken Garden | 1:00-4:00pm
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. Limit one team of 2 per household.
Come cheer on W&M Football as they take on Hampton at Zable Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. Students enter free with student ID and do not need a ticket.
Men's Soccer vs. UNCW | Martin Family Stadium | 6:00pm
Come cheer on W&M Men's Soccer as they take on UNCW at Martin Family Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. Students enter free with student ID and do not need a ticket.
Family Feud | Commonwealth Auditorium | 8:30pm
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. Whether you're playing or cheering from the audience, you're guaranteed to have a blast. Prizes await the winners, but the memories will be the real takeaway!
Take 6 | Glen Close Theatre, Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall | 7:30pm
Students and their families are invited to the first W&M Arts Presents! performance of the season! 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. Tickets are $25-45 and can be purchased here: wm.universitytickets.com
Sunday, September 29
Women's Soccer vs. Delaware | Martin Family Stadium | 1:00pm
Come cheer on W&M Women’s Soccer as they take on Delaware at Martin Family Stadium. Purchase discounted tickets here. Students enter free with student ID and do not need a ticket.
