Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Family Weekend | Student Activities

Family Weekend Information & Check-In

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Outside of the Student Union

Upon your arrival to Family Weekend, stop by Family Weekend Check-In, located outside of the north and south entrances of the Student Union. There will be signage across campus pointing towards Check-In. When you visit Family Weekend Check-In, your family will receive information about the events planned, a campus map, a coupon to the UConn Bookstore, and more! Families that purchased admission to the Specialty Meals (Saturday BBQ and/or Sunday Brunch) must stop by to pick up their tickets/wristbands to the meal(s). Families that did not purchase admission to the Specialty Meals are not required to visit Family Weekend Check-In.

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills Open House

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Wilbur Cross Building, Room 202

The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills welcomes students and their families to an open house where you can meet our career coaches, explore the Center’s spaces and resources, as well as learn how we play a central role in supporting student success at UConn! Discover the ways we help students become career ready through personalized coaching appointments, build connections for internship and job opportunities, and cultivate life skills need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Student Employment & Workplace Learning Open House

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Wilbur Cross Building, Room 202

Visit the Student Employment & Workplace Learning open house to discover how working on-campus can help students graduate with not only a degree—but the experience, confidence, and skills future employers are looking for. Learn about student labor and Federal Work-Study opportunities, explore available campus jobs, and see how the Work+ program transforms everyday work experiences into meaningful professional development.

Earth Science Fair

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Outside of Beach Hall

Learn about the Earth around you and interact with faculty and students from the Department of Earth Sciences! See REAL dinosaur tracks, break open your own geode, explore the hidden water beneath your feet, see a vast collection of rocks, minerals and fossils, and bring your collection for ID-ing! View live drone demonstrations and see a trash can volcano demonstration! Information about Education Abroad programs and the major/minor in Earth Sciences will be available.

Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) Open House

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Student Union, Room 438

Please join us to meet our staff and learn more about PRLACC and how we support our Huskies to thrive at UConn and beyond. Take a brief tour of the center and see what we have to offer: learn our history, mentoring programs, annual events, and the services provided. Our Student Ambassadors are ready to share their experiences and tell you about all the amazing opportunities for all students. After spending some time with us, you will see why students call PRLACC their home away from home.

Hike the HEEP with the Office of Sustainability

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 159 Discovery Drive (Lot K)

Take a hike in the HEEP (Hillside Environmental Education Park) with the UConn Office of Sustainability. Get to know the peaceful trails and learn about how this area spurred UConn's commitment to sustainability. The hike will be about 1 mile on mostly flat but uneven terrain. Bring your sneakers or hiking boots. Hike will be lead by OS staff and our team of super star undergraduate interns. Parking is available at the Innovation Building, Lot K, or you can take a shuttle. Please avoid parking below the building. Hiking group will depart promptly at 11am. Learn more about the trail and get directions here: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/heep

African American Cultural Center Open House

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Student Union, Room 407

Join us for a self-guided open house at the African American Cultural Center, featuring informative displays highlighting each room and affiliated student organization. Guests are invited to explore at their own pace while enjoying a looping slideshow of past events and light background music. Light refreshments will be available. We are also pleased to serve Chicken & Waffles, a returning favorite from last year.

J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 2384 Alumni Drive

Located in the UConn Alumni Center, this museum is the ultimate destination for both long-time fans of the school and first-time visitors. The growth and development of Connecticut athletics is traced via text, photographs and select artifacts from its humble beginnings in the 1890s to its present day ranking among the elite major college athletic programs in the nation. Let the sights and sounds of more than a century of intercollegiate athletics competition come alive during your visit, and make sure to see the 2023 & 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and 2025 NCAA Women's Championship trophies.

Friends & Family of the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Student Union, Room 104

The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development is hosting their annual Family & Friends event! Come get to know the fraternity and sorority community here at UConn. You will get the chance to get to know the staff that support and advise these student organizations and hopefully meet and greet other members of your students’ fraternity or sorority. We will have light snacks. We look forward to seeing you!

UConn Choirs Concert

Time: 2:00 pm
Location: von der Mehden Recital Hall

The UConn Music Department welcomes family and friends to our exciting annual UConn Choirs Family Weekend Concert. Six choirs will perform in a fast-paced afternoon of music that's sure to brighten your day and welcome all to campus. This concert is always a popular event so please arrive early to be sure to get a seat! There is a small, per person fee to attend this concert performance. You can purchase tickets in advance through the online von der Mehden Box Office.

Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) Open House

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Student Union, Room 424

Be sure to stop by the Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) during this year’s Family Weekend. Take a tour of the center, share a snack with us, and see what the Center has to offer. After spending some time with us you will quickly see why students call AsACC their home away from home. Learn about AsACC’s history, mentoring programs, annual events, and the services provided. Our diverse and knowledgeable student staff is ready to share their experiences and tell you about all the amazing opportunities to engage students. We look forward to meeting you!

Celebrate Mansfield Festival

Time: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Downtown Storrs

UConn Football vs. Miami (OH) Watch Party

Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn

Come together with fellow fans, family, and friends to cheer on the Huskies as they take on the Miami (OH) Red Hawks. The game kicks off at TBD. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun afternoon, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the game day atmosphere without being in Ohio! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the UConn community spirit! Wear your UConn gear and bring your Husky pride! Go Huskies!

Family Open Skating

Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Toscano Family Ice Forum

Online sign-ups for Family Open Skating will go live on Monday, September 21st at 10:00am.

Has your family ever wanted to skate at the new Toscano Ice Forum, home of the UConn ice hockey teams? Here is your chance! Open skating will be free to UConn students and their families during Family Weekend. This includes complimentary skate rentals too. Skate rental sizes range from Youth 9 up to Men's 14. Below is a list of the available skating sessions. Each session is a 90-minute commitment. Families must arrive 30 minutes prior to their schedule on-ice time to fill out an Acknowledgement of Risk Form and get fitted for skates. Each skating session will include 40 minutes of on-ice time, followed by 20 minutes to return skates and depart the locker rooms. Please arrive on time for the skating session your family signs up for, bring your UConn Student ID, and food/beverages (besides water) is prohibited.

Arrive by 3:30pm, skate at 4:00pm, departed by 5:00pm
Arrive by 4:30pm, skate at 5:00pm, departed by 6:00pm
Arrive by 5:30pm, skate at 6:00pm, departed by 7:00pm
Arrive by 6:30pm, skate at 7:00pm, departed by 8:00pm
Arrive by 7:30pm, skate at 8:00pm, departed by 9:00pm

Terry Fator - Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice

Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator has created a new road show and it's coming to Storrs for UConn Family Weekend. Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice is a 90-minute spectacular, featuring the incredible impressions, comedy and ventriloquism that has made Terry and his characters a must-see show for fans across the nation. The show features the classic characters Terry has made famous over the years: Winston the Impersonating Turtle; Country Star Walter T. Airdale; Apollo Theater legend Julius; perpetual slacker and stoner Duggie; Vikki the Cougar and the world's greatest Elvis impersonator, Maynard Tompkins. Recommended age: 13+ due to some mature themes.

Questions? Please contact the Jorgensen Box Office at 860-486-4226 or jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu. Purchase tickets HERE!

Below is the Saturday events schedule from Family Weekend 2026. Events will continue to be added through mid-September and are subject to change.

Breakfast on Your Own

Family Weekend Information & Check-In

Family Activities on the Terrace

Lunch on Your Own

Expert Voices: Faculty Series

Painting & Pastries

Cornhole Tournament

Muslim Family Day

Board Game Central

Dinner on Your Own

Family Bingo