Botanical Conservatory Open House

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 75 North Eagleville Road

Come explore the UConn Botanical Conservatory! The Conservatory is part of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and houses plants from around the world. Our focus is on Education, Research and Outreach. Some endangered, critically endangered, and extinct in the wild plants are part of the Collection. Check out the different biomes, Tropical, Mediterranean, Desert and Temperate. Stop by and enjoy the greenhouses and the outdoor garden. Staff will be around to answer any questions you may have.

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.

UConn Bookstore

Time: 9:00 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!

Celebrate Your UConn Family: Annual Legacy Breakfast

Time: 9:30 am
Location: Student Union Ballroom

The Legacy Breakfast is currently sold out, but please email jsokol@foundation.uconn.edu to be added to the waiting list.

Does your family bleed blue? If you're an alumni parent, grandparent, and/or sibling with a current student attending UConn, we consider your family a UConn legacy family. You're invited to celebrate your legacy together at our annual Family Weekend breakfast and pinning ceremony. Registration is required; click the link in the event title to register. Questions? Please contact jsokol@foundation.uconn.edu.

Family Bagel Brunch

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Hillel House, 54 North Eagleville Road

Please join us for a free brunch including bagels, lox, and other goodies at UConn Hillel. We would love to meet you and your students and show everything Hillel has to offer. Please RSVP to info@uconnhillel.org.

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. Activities for all ages!

Hike the HEEP with the Office of Sustainability

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hillside Environmental Education Park - Innovation Building Trailhead

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: AACC, 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.

Family Weekend BBQ

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn

The Family Weekend BBQ has SOLD OUT!

Reserve your seat at this meal for your family when you complete the official Family Weekend Registration. Walk-ins will not be accepted on the day of the event. Dress is casual. To see the full menu for the BBQ, click the link in the title of this event.

William Benton Museum of Art

Time: 11:00 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. Visit the museum to see the current exhibitions and enjoy an in-gallery scavenger hunt. 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.

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 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.

Tunes on the Terrace

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Student Union Terrace

While enjoying the BBQ spread provided by UConn Catering, local yacht rock band, Anchor Management, who will be playing hit songs for all to enjoy! Additional seating will be available outside of the tent for families that did not purchase BBQ tickets but would like to enjoy the band.

First Generation Family Reception

Time: TBD
Location: Student Union Ballroom

Check back soon for additional event details!

J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: UConn Alumni Center, 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.

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.

Expert Voices: Faculty Series

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Student Union Theatre

Join us for a TED Talk-style event featuring several of UConn's most notable faculty members. Discover how our faculty are pushing the boundaries of knowledge in their respective fields and learn how you can get involved in their groundbreaking research projects. Don't miss the chance to hear from some of the brightest minds at UConn and explore the future of research and education at our university!

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 second 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!

Muslim Family Day

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Student Union Room 304

Join us for Muslim Family Day! Meet the Dean of Students, key administrators, and ICUC, enjoy delicious food, and connect with other families! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the resources and opportunities for Muslim students at UConn and make new connections! Q&A included!

Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) Open House

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: AsACC, Student Union 4th Floor

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

Family Bingo

Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn

Student Success Panel & Reception

Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Student Union Theatre (Panel) & Student Union Room 104 (Reception)

Dinner on Your Own

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Across Campus

Suggestions: Union Street Market, Bear's Smokehouse, Dining Halls, and Downtown Storrs.

Men's Soccer vs. Villanova

Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Joseph J. Morrone Stadium

UConn Men's Soccer faces off against BIG EAST rival Villanova at Morrone Stadium during Family Weekend! Come cheer on the Huskies as they kick off conference play at home. Visit UConnTickets.com for tickets and more information! UConn students do not need to purchase a ticket, but family members do.

Family Open Skating

Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Toscano Ice Forum

Online sign-ups for Family Open Skating will go live on Monday, September 22nd 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 6:30pm, skate at 7:00pm, departed by 8:00pm 

• Arrive by 7:30pm, skate at 8:00pm, departed by 9:00pm

• Arrive by 8:30pm, skate at 9:00pm, departed by 10:00pm

SUBOG Movie

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.