Below is the Sunday events schedule from Family Weekend 2026. Events will continue to be added through mid-September and are subject to change.
Family Weekend Information & Check-In
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00pm
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 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 - 5:00 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!
Family Weekend Brunch
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn
The Family Weekend Brunch 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 Brunch, click the link in the title of this event.
Provost Office Reception
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn
Meet the team of Vice Provosts who oversee the Division of Academic Affairs. The Provost’s Office is responsible for leading the academic vision of the university and driving student success and faculty excellence. The Provost Office staff will join Family Weekend attendees at their Brunch tables to discuss upcoming and ongoing initiatives.
Brunch on Your Own
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Across Campus
Suggestions: Market Café, Dining Halls, and Downtown Storrs.
Botanical Conservatory Tours
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Across Campus
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.
Free exhibit tours will be offered by the Ballard staff at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. No advanced reservations are required.
Dairy Bar
Time: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: 17 Manter Road
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.
UConn Marching Band Performance
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Student Union Mall
Join the UConn Marching Band for a high-energy performance prior to the Homecoming Parade! Celebrate Husky pride with powerful music, spirited routines, and the unbeatable atmosphere of UConn Homecoming. Don’t miss this exciting showcase from one of the university’s most beloved traditions!
UConn Women's Field Hockey vs. Northeastern
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Sherman Family Sports Complex
UConn Women's Field Hockey faces off against Northeastern at the Sherman Family Sports Complex during Family Weekend! Come cheer on the Huskies! No tickets are necessary; this is a free, walk-up event for UConn students and their families.
Lunch on Your Own
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Across Campus
Suggestions: Union Street Market, Bear's Smokehouse, Dining Halls, and Downtown Storrs.
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.
William Benton Museum of Art
Time: 1:00 pm – 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.
Homecoming Parade
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Hillside Road & Gilbert Road
UConn's Homecoming Week begins today! Celebrate with us at an annual tradition - the Homecoming Parade! Teams of UConn student organizations will be showing off their talents and artistry as they march through the streets of campus. The parade begins in front of the Student Union and travels down Hillside Road and Gilbert Road. Immediately following the parade, head over to the Homecoming Carnival sponsored by SUBOG!
Homecoming Carnival
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Founders Green in front of the Wilbur Cross Building
Carnival rides, games, inflatable activities, food, and so much more! Join the students of SUBOG in celebration of Homecoming at this annual festival!
Doug Bernstein Game Room
Time: 2:00 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.