Below is the schedule for Friday of Family Weekend. Events are subject to change.
UConn Bookstore
Time: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Location: 2075 Hillside Road
Stock up on all your Husky Spirit Gear at the UConn Bookstore! Receive 10% off your order with a coupon only available at Family Weekend Check-In!
Connecticut Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: 626 Gilbert Road
Join the University community for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the Storrs campus' newest residence hall, Connecticut Hall. This 7-story building features over 650 beds, a 500-seat dining hall, and is LEED Gold certified.
William Benton Museum of Art
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 245 Glenbrook Road
The William Benton Museum of Art is Connecticut’s state art museum with a collection of more than 7,000 works dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries. The museum annually presents 10-12 exhibitions of art from its collection and from loaned works. Lectures, gallery talks, salon discussions, campus art walks, musical performances, and drawing sessions are among the museum’s popular programs. In addition to the exhibits in the museum, check out UConn's collection of campus art and sculptures through the Benton's self-guided walking tour.
Lunch on Your Own
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Across Campus
Suggestions: Union Street Market, Market Café, Earth, Wok & Fire, One Plate Two Plates, Food for the Pack Truck, Dining Halls, and Downtown Storrs.
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 1 Royce Circle
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is one of America’s hidden treasures—a superb collection of over 3,500 puppets from all over the world; an archive of books, manuscripts, posters, drawings, audio-visual materials and photographs all covering the history of puppetry. We encourage you to stop by and see all of our treasures.
Dairy Bar
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: 3636 Horsebarn Hill Road Extension
Come enjoy a scoop (or two!) of UConn’s award winning Dairy Bar ice cream. With over 24 different flavors to choose from, there are options for the entire family.
Pet Therapy at the Benton Museum of Art
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: 245 Glenbrook Road
Visit the William Benton Museum of Art and get the chance to meet therapy dogs, Wrigley and Oliver!
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: UConn Alumni Center
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 trophies.
Family Weekend Information & Check-In
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Student Union 1st Floor Hallway
Upon your arrival to Family Weekend, stop by Family Weekend Check-In, located in 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.
Doug Bernstein Game Room
Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Student Union, 1st Floor
Located in the Student Union off of Union Street, the Doug Bernstein Game Room is one of the best places on campus to relax. Stop by with the family to play air hockey, pool, ping pong, video games, arcade games, and more! The Game Room will be free to UConn students and their families during Family Weekend.
Parent & Family Reception with the Dean of Students
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Student Union Room 104
Dessert reception with the staff from the Dean of Students Office to engage with parents and families.
Botanical Conservatory Tours
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 75 North Eagleville Road
The UConn Botanical Conservatory has the largest and most diverse collection of plants at an academic institution in the Northeast, and one of the top three most diverse university greenhouse facilities in the country. With over 2,700 species in about 10,000 square feet, the Conservatory Collection is a living library of extraordinary scientific, conservation and educational value. An estimated 60% of all UConn students utilize and visit the Conservatory for classes and it provides profound, immersive learning opportunities for both students and residents of Connecticut. It is a place to unwind, explore, and immerse yourself in the incredible biodiversity the Collection offers.
A Unionized Campus
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: UCPEA Office, 18 Dog Lane
Strong labor unions on campus create happy and healthy living and learning environments for students. We invite parents for a conversation about the positive impact of a unionized campus. A short presentation will explain the work that the unions do to support staff, faculty, grad workers, and more. We aim at dispelling myths about a unionized campus, and will facilitate discussion around the concept of "our working conditions are your students learning and living conditions." Time will be allocated for questions and answers from parents.
Planetarium Shows
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: UConn Planetarium, near Swan Lake on North Eagleville Road
Planetarium Shows have SOLD OUT! Walk-ups will not be permitted due to the limited space at the Planetarium.
Join us for a reopening of the UConn Planetarium! Experience our newly renovated space and state-of-the-art projector with short planetarium shows running every 30 minutes, starting on the hour and half-hour. Each session will feature an exploration of zodiac constellations, a showcase of planetary motion, and a journey through several deep sky objects. We’ll conclude each show with a brief Q&A. Seating is limited to 23 people per show.
Need help finding the UConn Planetarium? Here's a map!
Dinner on Your Own
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Across Campus
Suggestions: Union Street Market, Dining Halls and Downtown Storrs.
Family Open Skating
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Toscano Ice Forum
Family Open Skating has SOLD OUT! Walk-ups will not be permitted due to limited space at the Toscano Ice Forum.
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 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
Shabbat Services & Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Hillel House, 54 North Eagleville Road
Please join us for a Family Shabbat at UConn Hillel! Services (optional) begin at 6pm and our free, delicious Kosher dinner begins at 7pm. All are welcome for either services and/or dinner. Please RSVP to info@uconnhillel.org.
Women's Volleyball vs. Delaware State
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Volleyball Center
Cheer on UConn Volleyball during the Dog Pound Challenge at the UConn Volleyball Center! UConn will face off against Delaware State, UAlbany, and Dartmouth throughout this weekend tournament. Visit UConnTickets.com for tickets and more information! UConn students do not need to purchase a ticket, but family members do.
SUBOG Movie - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Student Union Theatre
FREE to UConn students and their families. UConn student must be in attendance and bring UConn ID.
Singo!
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Student Union Room 304
Late Night is a fun and exciting way to spend the end of your week. Each weekend has a theme, and there are always interactive activities, food, giveaways, and prizes. Late Night aims to provide a new experience at the Student Union every weekend, so join in on the fun!
Karaoke featuring the Human iPod
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Student Union Marketplace
Late Night is a fun and exciting way to spend the end of your week. Each weekend has a theme, and there are always interactive activities, food, giveaways, and prizes. Late Night aims to provide a new experience at the Student Union every weekend, so join in on the fun!