Family Weekend
Welcome back to campus, Fisher Families and Friends!
Register for Family Weekend 2024
Family Weekend is an iconic fall tradition where you can enjoy fun events, entertainment, music, and more. We hope you’ll join us October 18-20, 2024!
Schedule of Events
All weekend long, Pittsford Dairy will be serving their special flavor “Fisher for Life Cream” Stop by and try a scoop (or two)!
Friday, October 18
Family Weekend Check-In
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Explore Rochester
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sam Patch Boat Cruise
12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY, 4:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
*Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via registration link. Tickets available based on boat capacity. Boat departs promptly at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner
Ward-Haffey Dining Hall, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
*No tickets needed. Enjoy 20% off at the door when you are with your student.
W. Volleyball v. Keuka College
Manning & Napier Varsity Gym, 6 p.m.
Game Night Roc - Twisted Trivia
Kearney Hall, Cleary Family Auditorium, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
*Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via registration link. Ticket availability is based on venue capacity, so please be sure to purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Saturday, October 19
Family Weekend Check-In
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Family Weekend Brunch
Ward-Haffey Dining Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
*No tickets needed. Enjoy 20% off at the door when you are with your student.
Campus History Walking Tour
Meet at the Donald E. Bain Campus Center stairs, 10:30 -11:15 a.m.
* This event is free, but advance sign-up is required via the registration link.
Parking Lot Party: Field Hockey
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Hartwick College
Growney Stadium, 12 - 2 p.m.
Fall Fest
Upper Quad, 2 - 4 p.m.
* Family photos are free, but advance sign-up is required via the registration link. Those who register will receive information about signing up for timeslots via email.
Parking Lot Party: Football
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Football v. Hartwick College
Growney Stadium, 3 p.m.
*Ticketed event for spectators, free for current students with ID card. Tickets available via the Fisher Athletics website.
Food Truck Rodeo & Live Music from Big Tuna and the Fishermen
Upper Quad, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
*ticketed event, must pre-purchase meal tickets through Family Weekend Registration link. Please be sure to purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Parking Lot Party: W. Soccer
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
W. Soccer v. Hartwick College
Growney Stadium, 7 p.m.
Danny H: Comedy Magician
Kearney Hall Cleary Family Auditorium, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Movie Night: Knives Out
Basil Hall room 135, 8 p.m
Sunday, October 20
Teddi Trot Color Run
Skalny Welcome Center, Registration on-site at 8:30, Run at 9 a.m.
*Fun Run ($5) or 5k ($10) options. T-shirts will be on sale for $5. All proceeds benefit Camp Good Days.
Catholic Mass
Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great, 10 a.m.
Family Weekend Brunch
Ward-Haffey Dining Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
*No tickets needed. Enjoy 20% off at the door when you are with your student.
Pastries with the President
Kearney Hall Cleary Family Auditorium, 11:15 a.m.
Bills Watch Party
Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge & Dennis ’72 and Denise Tepas Commons, 1 p.m.
Campus Map
Find your way around campus.
Lodging
Traveling in from out of town? Information on area hotels can be found on our area accommodations page.
Questions About Family Weekend?
Questions or inquiries regarding Family Weekend may be directed to Student Engagement and Leadership by calling (585) 385-8005 or via email at campuslife@sjf.edu.
