Family Weekend
Welcome back to campus, Fisher Families and Friends!
Family Weekend is an iconic fall tradition where you can enjoy fun events, entertainment, music, and more. Join us October 3-5, 2025.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 3
Family Weekend Check-In
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Explore Rochester Information
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. SUNY Brockport
Manning & Napier Varsity Gym, 6 p.m.
Crafting
Donald '72 and Denise Tepas Commons
Game Night Roc - Twisted Trivia
Basil Hall, Room 135, 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 4
Warehouse Sale benefiting the Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break Trip
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sam Patch Boat Cruise
12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY, 9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via registration link. Tickets available based on boat capacity. Boat departs promptly at 10:00 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.
No tickets needed. Enjoy 20% off at the door when you are with your student.
Corn Hole Tournament
Keough Quad, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sign up when you check in for the weekend
Parking Lot Party: Football
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Courage Bowl: Football vs. SUNY Brockport
Growney Stadium, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Tickets available via Fisher Athletics
Sam Patch Boat Cruise
12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY, 1:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time via registration link. Tickets available based on boat capacity. Boat departs promptly at 2:00 p.m.
Fall Fest
Keough Quad, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Parking Lot Party: Women's Soccer
Growney Stadium North Entrance, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Russell Sage College
Growney Stadium, 4 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.
Food Truck Rodeo
Upper Quad, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
ticketed event, must pre-purchase meal tickets through the Family Weekend Registration link. Please be sure to purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Comedy Magician
Basil Hall, Room 135, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, October 5
Teddi Trot
Skalny Welcome Center, Registration on-site at 8:30 a.m., Run at 9 a.m.
Fun Run ($5, shirts available for purchase for $10) or 5k ($15, registration includes a shirt) options. All proceeds benefit Camp Good Days.
Coffee Bar
Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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.
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.