2023 Family Weekend

Cardinal poses for a portrait with a Fisher family.

Experience St. John Fisher University through your student’s eyes during the upcoming Family Weekend. Taking place Friday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 22, the weekend features a variety of family-friendly activities, offering something for everyone.

Check-in for the Family Weekend festivities is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dennis ’72 and Denise Tepas Commons Desk.

REGISTER FOR FAMILY WEEKEND

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 20

Family Weekend Check-In
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Explore Rochester Table
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Pittsford Dairy Trip
5 p.m.-6 p.m.
*Ice cream coupon to first 50 families at check-in

Dinner
Ward-Haffey Dining Hall, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Family Portrait Photo Booth
Terrace at Tepas Commons, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. 
*no appointments necessary

S'mores and Sparklers
Terrace at Tepas Commons, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

W. Volleyball v. Houghton
Manning & Napier Varsity Gym, 7 p.m.

ROC Game Night - Twisted Trivia
Cleary Family Auditorium, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 21

“Fisher Then and Now: 75 Years of Transformation” Exhibit and Campus Art Walking Tour
Skalny Welcome Center Gallery, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

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.

School of Arts and Sciences Open House

Parking Lot Party
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 11 a.m.- Kickoff

Football v. Cortland
Growney Stadium, 12 p.m. 
*ticketed event for spectators, free for current students with ID card

Trip to Powers Farm Market
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
*Fill out Shuttle Time Slot Form at Check-In Table
*FREE pumpkin to first 20 families to Pick a Time Slot

Fall Fest
LeChase Commons, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Fr. Al Cylwicki, CSB Open: Hole-in-One Contest
LeChase Commons, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Field Hockey v. Hartwick
Polisseni Track and Field Complex, 4 p.m.

Music & Food Trucks!
Upper Quad, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
*ticketed event, must pre-purchase meal tickets through Family Weekend Registration Ticketing System

Family Portrait Photo Booth
Terrace at Tepas Commons, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Soccer v. Houghton
Polisseni Track and Field Complex, 7 p.m.

Outdoor Movie Night
Upper Quad, 8 p.m.
*First 150 Families in Attendance receive an exclusive Family Weekend Blanket!

Sunday, October 22

Teddi Trot
7: 30 a.m.: Registration; 8 a.m.: Race start; 8:05 a.m.: Fun Run start 

Mass
Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great, 10 a.m.

Coffee and Cookie Pickup
Terrace at Tepas Commons, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

JV Football v. Utica
Growney Stadium,1 p.m.

Evening Mass
Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great, 7:30 p.m.

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Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership