Select the tabs below to view the schedule for each day of Family Weekend. The schedule is subject to change, and events may continue to be added. Family Weekend is similar to a conference, so attendees can choose to attend the events and activities of interest. While many events are included with your Family Weekend registration, some require advance registration and/or an additional ticket purchase. Each registered guest will receive a Family Weekend wristband, which is required for admission to most events.
RED SHELL
Included with Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
No advance registration is required. Simply present your Family Weekend wristband for admission.
BLACK & RED SHELL
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
Each attendee (including UMD students) must register in advance to attend. There is no additional fee, but a Family Weekend wristband is required for admission.
GOLD SHELL
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
These events require the purchase of a separate ticket in addition to Family Weekend registration. A ticket must be purchased for each attendee, including UMD students.
WHITE SHELL
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
These events are open to anyone. No Family Weekend registration or additional ticket purchase necessary to attend.
8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Anytime Dining With Your Student
Any Resident Dining Hall on Campus
Pay at the door or use your student’s guest pass.
Dining hall door prices per person
Breakfast (Open to 10:30 a.m.): $9.50
Lunch (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.): $16.25
Dinner (4 p.m. to Close): $20.25
Join your student for an all-you-care-to-eat meal from a wide variety of stations with most of the dining options prepared right in front of you. Options in the different dining rooms range from made-to-order vegan options in a wok to create your own Mongolian Grill entrees; brick oven pizza to full salad bars; grills, comfort foods, and international choices; make your own waffles; desserts (made right here on campus), and much more. Choices change daily and are served all day long.
Depending on the dining plan your student chose, they have between 2 and 8 guest passes per semester--so maybe they will use them to treat you to brunch or dinner! For more information and to see the menu for the day, visit dining.umd.edu.
10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Family Weekend Welcome Center
Atrium (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
Welcome to UMD! Families joining us for Family Weekend may pick up wristbands, event tickets (excluding football tickets), parking permits for Friday & Sunday, campus maps, and additional Family Weekend materials. General on site registration will be available.
Free short-term parking is available in the Union Lane Garage. Families must move vehicles to the designated lots for Family Weekend immediately following check-in.
10:30 p.m.-Midnight*
Live Well with RecWell
Eppley Recreation Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
*Visit the Member Services desk for access, which closes at 9 p.m.
Add some physical activity to your Family Weekend at the Eppley Recreation Center (ERC). Family Weekend registrants have access to the facility with a Family Weekend wristband. A photo ID is required for all guests 16 and older. Family members under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. An adult can sponsor up to three minors (under 18 years of age).
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Crafts & Games with The Humble Walk
Memorial Chapel
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Drop in to do crafts and/or board games with other students and UMD chaplains/pastors who serve with The Humble Walk, a Christian LGBTQ+ affirming ministry at UMD.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
Noon-1 p.m.
Catholic Terps Family Daily Mass
Memorial Chapel
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
12:10-1:10 p.m.
Jumu'ah (Muslim Prayer)
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
A second service is offered at 1:10 p.m.
12:30-6:30 p.m.
Golf Course Driving Range
University of Maryland Golf Course
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Free medium bucket of balls with a Family Weekend wristband!
Beginners, advanced golfers, and all those in between are welcome to come to the golf course and practice on our driving range. Bring your clubs or borrow ours. Just check in at the Golf Course Pro Shop located on the lower level of the Clubhouse.
Want to golf on our 18-hole championship course? To reserve a tee time, please call 301.314.4653.
1-4 p.m.
Friday Crafternoon: Buttons and Magnet Making
JSG Makerspace, STEM Library, 1403 Kirwan Hall
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Celebrate Family Weekend with the JSG Makerspace in the STEM Library! Stop by to design and create your own pinback buttons and magnets! Show off your creative side and design a button to pin to a backpack, jacket, purse/tote bag, or a magnet to decorate a mini fridge! Upcycle magazines, use a sticker, or draw your own designs. We will also have pre-made UMD-themed designs available for those eager to show off their Terp pride! All supplies will be provided.
1:10-2:10 p.m.
Jumu'ah (Muslim Prayer)
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
A earlier service is offered at 12:10 p.m.
2 p.m.
Parents Philanthropy Board Meeting
Invite only.
For information about the Parents Philanthropy Board, contact Ed Kenny at edkenny@umd.edu or 301.405.0322.
2-3:30 p.m.
Public Policy Pop-In
Atrium (Ground Floor), Thurgood Marshall Hall
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join the School of Public Policy for our Family Weekend Public Policy Pop-in at Thurgood Marshall Hall! Enjoy free popcorn and treats while learning about our Public Policy and Global & Foreign Policy majors, minors, student organizations, and career services. Meet faculty and staff, connect with fellow students, take a tour of the building, and discover the many opportunities available through the School of Public Policy.
2-4 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
2:30-3 p.m.
Diving Into Space Exploration
Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
Want to know how astronauts train for space? Interested in space robotics? Visit the Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility, a world-class, one-of-it's kind facility hosting a 50 ft diameter, 25 ft deep tank of water used for space simulation - one of two in the nation and the only one on a university campus! This session will be repeated at 3 p.m.
NOTE: This building does not have an elevator, and access to the second floor is only via stairs. Individuals with mobility issues are advised not to participate in tours involving the upper floor, as it is not wheelchair accessible. Additionally, the building does not have air conditioning. It may become hot indoors during warm weather. Tours will enter through the high bay door (a large garage door) located on Technology Drive.
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Find Your Place South Campus Commons & The Courtyards Info Sessions
South Campus Commons, Building 2 Seminar Room
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Interested in learning more about living in South Campus Commons or The Courtyards? Join staff from the South Campus Commons and The Courtyards Housing Office and Resident Life as they share information about these communities and important dates ahead of the 2027-2028 apartment selection process. The session will be repeated at 3:30 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
IBH Program Reception
1111 Prince Frederick Hall
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
This event is for students in the Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) Program and their families.
The Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) Program invites IBH students and families to meet the IBH Leadership team, learn more about the program, and participate in an interactive session based on the IBH freshman course "The Future of Work."
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Maximizing The Engineering Job & Internship Search
1131B Glenn L. Martin Hall
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
This event is for students enrolled in the Clark School of Engineering and their families.
Discover how engineering students can turn Clark School resources into career opportunities. Join Veronica Perrigan, Director of Engineering Career Services, as she shares how students can stand out to recruiters and bypass the "resume black hole" of Applicant Tracking Systems.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Merrill College of Journalism Meet & Greet
Knight Hall Courtyard
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
This event is for students enrolled in the College of Journalism and their families.
Join the Philip Merrill College of Journalism for a meet and greet, where you can get to know administrators, faculty, and staff. Refreshments, snacks, and sweet treats will be provided. If inclement weather occurs, the event will be moved indoors to the Knight Hall Atrium.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Holocaust Survivor Speaker at Maryland Hillel
Rosenbloom Hillel Center, 7505 Yale Avenue
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join Maryland Hillel for a meaningful presentation by a Holocaust survivor, who will share their firsthand experiences and personal story of resilience, survival, and hope. This special opportunity offers attendees the chance to hear living history, reflect on the importance of remembrance, and engage in thoughtful conversation.
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Behind the Scenes of "I, Too, Sing America" Exhibition
Hornbake Library Lobby and Exhibition Space
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join curatorial team members Evie Giaconia and Manuel Mendez for a behind-the-scenes preview of the UMD Libraries exhibit "I, Too, Sing America: The University of Maryland and the Legacy of Slavery." Exhibit construction will be underway, so visitors will not just get a preview of "I, Too," but a glimpse into the process of creating an archival gallery exhibition as well.
2:30-4:30 p.m.*
Dance Exchange at 50 Exhibition Tours
Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, The Clarice
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Since Liz Lerman founded Dance Exchange in 1976, the company's mission has been simple, yet radical: Dance is for everyone. The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library celebrates fifty years of Dance Exchange with an exhibit centered on a few, seemingly random, objects chosen by Lerman from her archive in the library's Special Collections in Performing Arts. These objects, however, show how surprises from the archive can illuminate a larger story of an artist. *View the exhibition on your own from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. or join for a guided tour at 3 p.m.
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Explore Apartment Living: South Campus Commons & The Courtyards Tours
South Campus Commons: Building 1
The Courtyards: Clubhouse, 8000 Boteler Lane
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
The South Campus Commons and The Courtyards Housing Office invite students and families to tour an apartment and learn more about these communities ahead of the 2027-2028 apartment selection process. Tours are approximately 15 minutes long and run continuously throughout the event. Separate check-in locations will be available for each community.
2:30-4:30 p.m.
INFO Student & Family Welcome Event
INFO Commons 0300 (Lower Level), Hornbake Library
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
This event is for students enrolled in the College of Information and their families.
Join the INFO College for a Q&A with advisors and the program team, followed by a mixer with faculty. Light refreshments will be available.
3-3:30 p.m.
Diving Into Space Exploration
Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration
Want to know how astronauts train for space? Interested in space robotics? Visit the Neutral Buoyancy Research Facility, a world-class, one-of-it's kind facility hosting a 50 ft diameter, 25 ft deep tank of water used for space simulation - one of two in the nation and the only one on a university campus! This is a repeat of the session offered at 2:30 p.m.
NOTE: This building does not have an elevator, and access to the second floor is only via stairs. Individuals with mobility issues are advised not to participate in tours involving the upper floor, as it is not wheelchair accessible. Additionally, the building does not have air conditioning. It may become hot indoors during warm weather. Tours will enter through the high bay door (a large garage door) located on Technology Drive.
3-4 p.m.
EdTerps Family Weekend Open House
Benjamin Building Courtyard
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration
This event is for students enrolled in the College of Education and their families.
Enjoy ice cream from Maryland Dairy while getting to know the faculty and staff behind your student’s academic journey. Whether you're curious about what happens in the classroom or want to put names to faces, this is a great chance to engage with our vibrant EdTerps community.
3-4 p.m.
Flexus and Virtus Open House
Multipurpose Room (Ground Floor), Oakland Hall
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration
This event is for students in the Flexus and Virtus programs and their families.
Families and students are invited to meet with staff from the Flexus and Virtus programs, as well as current Flexus and Virtus students. Join to ask questions and engage in group discussions along with activities that the students have planned.
3-4 p.m.
Study Abroad 101: Help Your Student Think Outside Their Borders
Prince George’s Room (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Come learn about study abroad opportunities for your students at the University of Maryland. Get the facts on when, where, and how your student can study abroad (and still graduate on time)!
3-4:30 p.m.
BSOS Feller Center Meet & Greet
2118 & 2148 Tydings Hall
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration
This event is for students enrolled in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and their families.
Visit the Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning to learn about all of the resources available for students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). Refreshments will be provided.
3-4:30 p.m.
School of Public Health Pop-In
Friedgen Seminar Room, SPH 2236
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration
This event is for undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Public Health and their families.
Join us for the School of Public Health Pop-In! Connect with SPH staff, faculty, and students while exploring our shared commitment to advancing a better state of health for all. "Pop-in" to enjoy popcorn, light refreshments, engaging conversations, and a chance to learn more about our vibrant community and public health mission.
3-5 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Equity Center Open House
2411 Marie Mount Hall
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for an open house with games, snacks, and other fun activities! Learn how the Equity Center contributes toward making UMD a welcoming community for people of all genders and sexualities.
3-7 p.m.
Terp Mental Health & Well-Being Pop-Up
Main Lobby (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Connect with members of the Team Well-Being and the Mental Health Coalition to learn more about how to talk to your Terp about mental health and well-being, and learn about campus resources available to families, supporters, and students.
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Find Your Place South Campus Commons & The Courtyards Info Sessions
South Campus Commons, Building 2 Seminar Room
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Interested in learning more about living in South Campus Commons or The Courtyards? Join staff from the South Campus Commons and The Courtyards Housing Office and Resident Life as they share information about these communities and important dates ahead of the 2027-2028 apartment selection process. The session is the same one offered at 2:30 p.m.
3:30-6:30 p.m.
Terp Spirit Station
Legacy Plaza next to Testudo Statue, Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Calling all Terp parents, family members and students! Celebrate your Terp connection with us and pick up your FREE exclusive Terp car magnet or pin at Legacy Plaza. For our family members – surprise your student and pre-order a Terp spirit care package! Whether you're a Terp family member, proud alum or current student – swing by to connect, celebrate and take home a little extra Terp pride.
4-6 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Rutgers
Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Field Hockey Gameday Information
4-6 p.m.
President’s Open House
University House
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
President Darryll Pines and Mrs. Sylvia Pines welcome students and their families for light refreshments at the University House. Enjoy this unique opportunity to meet and take a photo with the university’s first family. Guests will also be able to view a special collection of David Driskell's artwork.
NOTE: Families should arrive at the time listed on their confirmation/agenda to help with the flow of people through the event.
5-7 p.m.
Wags for Wellness: Dogs After Dark
Colony Ballroom (Second Floor), Stamp
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Wags for Wellness: After Dark is a one-time special edition of the University Health Center's signature Wags for Wellness program, featuring visits from loving pup companions and their humans. Wags for Wellness: After Dark will also feature a large wellness fair with free giveaways, safer sex resources, substance use and harm reduction resources, games, food, and more!
5:30-7:30 p.m.
ECE Family Night
AV Williams Building Courtyard
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
This event is for students enrolled in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and their families.
Join the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) for Family Night 2026. This annual event for ECE students and their families is an opportunity to meet key faculty members and the Undergraduate Advising Team, tour labs, and learn about our student groups and teams.
6-7:30 p.m.
Smith Undergraduate Family Weekend Mixer
Atrium (First Floor), Van Munching Hall
$5 per person, Youth 12 & under free
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
This event is for students enrolled in the Robert H. Smith School of Business and their families.
Celebrate Family Weekend with the Smith Undergraduate Community for an evening of connection, fun, and celebration! Meet the Undergraduate Program Deans, connect with our advising team, and enjoy an evening filled with great food, lively music, games, and activities for the whole family.
6-8 p.m.
Shabbat in the Sukkah
Rosenbloom Hillel Center, 7505 Yale Ave
$18 Adults, $10 Youth 9 and under, UMD students free
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Join Maryland Hillel for Shabbat in the Sukkah! Parents and family members are invited to experience Jewish life on campus alongside their students while celebrating Shabbat and Sukkot. Enjoy a delicious meal, connect with other Maryland families, and gather in our sukkah for an evening of community, tradition, and meaningful conversation. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Maryland Hillel!
TBA*
Men's Soccer vs. UCLA
Ludwig Field
$14 Adults, $10 Youth (3-17)/Senior (62+), UMD students free
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
All soccer ticket purchases are made directly through the Maryland Athletics Ticket Office.
Men's Soccer Gameday Information
7-9 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
7-10 p.m.
Pickleball Open Courts
Tennis Courts, Eppley Recreation Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Grab a paddle and join us for a game of pickleball! Whether you're an experienced player or trying the game for the first time, families and students are invited to enjoy friendly matches, practice their skills, and have fun together on the court. Equipment will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Not Your Grandma's Bingo!
Grand Ballroom (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
$30 per person for general admission
Open seating, includes 6 BINGO sheets and a dabber.
$50 per person for VIP seating
Enjoy the best seats in the house with VIP access! Includes 6 BINGO sheets, a dabber, and reserved seating in the exclusive front section near the stage--with guaranteed table visits from the performers.
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Note: Maryland law requires that all participants in BINGO must be age 18 and over.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Event begins at 8 p.m.
The Family Weekend tradition is back again! Are you ready for the most entertaining BINGO experience ever? Six BINGO games, unbridled fun, outrageous musical numbers, great prizes, and much more. The fabulous Patti O'Furniture hosts the evening and features two special guest performers (and Bingo Verifying Divas). This is definitely not your grandma’s BINGO!
Each participant will receive one dabber and six BINGO sheets with six cards/sheet. Everyone will play six rounds of BINGO with six chances to win in each round. Additional BINGO sheets will be available for purchase onsite. 50/50 raffle tickets will also be sold throughout the evening, with the winning ticket drawn at the end of the event (must be present to win). Cash bar available.
100% of the proceeds benefit Fostering Terp Success. Fostering Terp Success provides support for students who are experiencing homelessness or have a history of involvement in foster care.
8-10:30 p.m.
Friday Night Flicks: The Muppets
Hoff Theater (Ground Floor), Stamp Student Union
Free event. Open to all. No registration required. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Kick off your weekend with a movie at STAMP! Enjoy a celebration of Jim Henson and the Muppets through the 2011 film that brought all of the stars back together with the help of 1 special Muppet and 2 human friends.
This showing is co-hosted by Resident Life and sponsored by the Office of Family Engagement and Terps After Dark.
8:15-11 p.m.
Dinner Under the Stars in the Sukkah!
UMD Chabad, 7403 Hopkins Ave
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join the Chabad Jewish Student Center for a festive Sukkot and Shabbat dinner in their outdoor sukkah. Gather with students, families, and friends to enjoy a delicious meal and celebrate this special holiday tradition.
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Golf Course Driving Range
University of Maryland Golf Course
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Free medium bucket of balls with Family Weekend wristband.
Beginners, advanced golfers, and all those in between are welcome to come to the golf course and practice on our driving range. Bring your clubs or borrow ours. Just check in at the Golf Course Pro Shop located on the lower level of the Clubhouse.
Want to golf on our 18-hole championship course? If you would like to reserve a tee time, please call 301.314.4653. We can't wait to see you at the course!
8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Live Well with RecWell
Eppley Recreation Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
*Visit the Member Services desk for access, which closes at 9 p.m.
Add some physical activity to your Family Weekend at the Eppley Recreation Center (ERC). Family Weekend registrants have access to the facility with a Family Weekend wristband. A photo ID is required for all guests 16 and older. Family members under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. An adult can sponsor up to three minors (under 18 years of age).
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Family Weekend Welcome Center
Atrium (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
Welcome to UMD! Families joining us for Family Weekend may pick up wristbands, event tickets (excluding football tickets), parking permits for Friday & Sunday, campus maps, and additional Family Weekend materials. General on site registration will be available.
IMPORTANT: Due to the football game, parking on campus is limited to those who purchase a game day parking permit. Visitor parking in Union Lane Garage and other spaces on campus will not be available. We encourage families to send their students to the Welcome Center on Friday to pick up their materials.
9-10 a.m.
8th Annual 0.5K for Terp Essential Needs
McKeldin Mall (Outside Jimenez Hall)
$20 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Yes, you read that right! It's a 0.5K "run" for the rest of us. Participants will be led through some fun stretching exercises before meandering the 500-yard distance from McKeldin Library to Symons Hall. After enjoying 10 minutes of, um, "running" glory, the first 100 finishers will receive festive socks and everyone will receive a braggadocios bumper sticker. We'll even have a coffee and donut hydration station (hooray!) midway through the "race." So run, walk, skip, jump, or Prancercise... we don't care. It's all downhill from here!
It's for a great cause!
Proceeds from the "race" will benefit the Thrive Center for Essential Needs to help address housing and food insecurity experienced by our Terps.
9-11 a.m.
Family Weekend Brunch
Colony Ballroom (Second Floor), Stamp Student Union
$42.69 for adults/UMD students
$15.99 for youth age 9 and under
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Enjoy a great meal and shell-ebrate your student’s home away from home, with music provided by the Villanueva Jazz Trio. Families can arrive at any time and event is open seating (families choose their own tables and can dine with another family or sit at their own table). Note: while we would love for families to be able to stay and mingle, this is a dine-and-go event so we can maintain open seating and accommodate other families wanting to enjoy a meal.
9-11 a.m.
Mindfulness Meditation at the Labyrinth/Garden Tour
Garden of Reflection & Remembrance, Memorial Chapel
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Join the Memorial Chapel for a mindful meditation in our Garden of Reflection and Remembrance. We will have a guided walk through the Labyrinth as well as a tour of our historical Chapel.
9 a.m.-Noon
Gaming at the Terps Esports Center
Terps Esports Center, Cambridge Community Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Explore the brand-new Terps Esports Center with our Gaming Passport Challenge! Race in Mario Kart, tackle teamwork challenges in Overcooked, try esports broadcasting, test your skills in College Football 26, earning stamps and prizes along the way. Complete at least 3 of 5 stations to earn a special prize and discover what esports at UMD is all about!
9 a.m.-Noon
Homecoming Comedy Show Scavenger Hunt
Testudo Statue/Lobby (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Get excited for SEE's Homecoming Comedy Show! This Family Weekend we're bringing an event filled with clues, exploration, and maybe even some fun prizes. Join us for a scavenger event inspired by one of SEE's most anticipated events.
9 a.m.-Noon
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Village
Main Plaza, ESJ
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Stop by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Village to meet some of the programs that make UMD a top-5 university for entrepreneurship in the nation! Entrepreneurship programs and student clubs from across campus come together in one place for an open-house showcase. Browse tables at your own pace, watch live demos of student-built ventures and products, try hands-on activities, and grab some giveaways. Whether your student is launching a startup or just curious, you'll leave knowing every way to get involved.
10-11 a.m.
Navigating Today's Job Market
University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
The evolving job market presents challenges for Terps seeking internships and full-time roles, but the University Career Center & The President’s Promise offer helpful insights for our Terp families on how to navigate today’s job market. The University Career Center’s director, Allynn Powell, will present key strategies and tips to support your student on their career journey from undergrad to post-grad. You’ll also have an opportunity to pick up Career Center swag and check out the new professional photo booth, which is free to use for all Terps!
10-11 a.m.
Quantum Lab Tour
Quantum Cafe (Ground Floor), Physical Sciences Building
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
UMD is one of the leading centers of research and commercialization of quantum technology. This event gives a brief introduction to Quantum at Maryland and allows participants to tour an ion-trap quantum computing lab.
10 a.m.-Noon
AGNR Terps & Toppings Ice Cream Social
Animal Science Building Courtyard
Free for UMD Students, UMD Alumni, and Youth 10 & under
$10 for guests ages 11 & up
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
This event is for students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and their families.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources presents: The Sweet Side of AGNR an ice cream Sundae Social. Enjoy Maryland Dairy ice cream with a buffet of toppings with AGNR faculty, staff and students.
10 a.m.-Noon
Memories at the ‘M’
The ‘M’ (Campus Drive and Regents Drive)
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
Capture your Family Weekend memories with a complimentary professional photo at one of the University of Maryland's most iconic landmarks—the Maryland "M." Whether you're visiting for the first time or continuing a family tradition, this is the perfect opportunity to commemorate your weekend together. Walk up visitors are welcomed and will be accommodated after registered guests.
Sponsored by the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life and coordinated by the College Park Alumnae Panhellenic Association.
10 a.m.-Noon
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint a Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Open Climbing & Challenge Course
Adventure Complex, Eppley Recreation Center, North End
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Add a challenge to your weekend and enjoy an afternoon of fun on our 55-foot climbing wall and Adventure Complex. All are invited to test their climbing skills. Never climbed? Don’t worry—our experienced staff will guide you through a positive experience.
Sponsored by University Recreation & Wellness
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pickleball Open Courts
Tennis Courts, Eppley Recreation Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Grab a paddle and join us for a game of pickleball! Whether you're an experienced player or trying the game for the first time, families and students are invited to enjoy friendly matches, practice their skills, and have fun together on the court. Equipment will be available, and all skill levels are welcome.
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Anytime Dining With Your Student
Any Resident Dining Hall on Campus
Pay at the door or use your student’s guest pass.
Dining hall door prices per person
Brunch/Lunch (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): $16.25
Dinner (4 p.m.-9 p.m.): $20.25
Join your student for an all-you-care-to-eat meal from a wide variety of stations with most of the dining options prepared right in front of you. Options in the different dining rooms range from made-to-order vegan options in a wok to create your own Mongolian Grill entrees; brick oven pizza to full salad bars; grills, comfort foods, and international choices; make your own waffles; desserts (made right here on campus), and much more. Choices change daily and are served all day long.
Depending on the dining plan your student chose, they have between 2 and 8 guest passes per semester--so maybe they will use them to treat you to brunch or dinner! For more information and to see the menu for the day, visit dining.umd.edu.
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Maryland Hillel Tailgate in the Sukkah!
Rosenbloom Hillel Center, 7505 Yale Avenue
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Heading to the game? Stop by Maryland Hillel for our Tailgate in the Sukkah before kickoff! Parents, family members, and students are invited to enjoy food, connect with fellow Maryland families, and celebrate Sukkot together before cheering on the Terps!
Noon-1 a.m. (next day)
Discover the Terp Zone!
Terp Zone (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
1 free bowling game or billiards for 1 hour between Noon-8 p.m with Family Weekend registration and wristband.
All kids and kids-at-heart are invited to experience the fun of the Terp Zone game facility, complete with 8 bowling lanes, several billiard tables, popular arcade games and a TV lounge. You supply the energy and we’ll provide free bowling. The popular Cosmic Bowling event begins at 8 p.m.
12:30 - 3 p.m.*
Terp Family Festival & Tailgate
McKeldin Mall (Armory if rain)
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
All Family Weekend participants are invited for an afternoon of good vibes and great company. Come enjoy yard games, a live DJ, face painting, henna art, balloon animals, and more. It’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow Terp families. Don’t forget to capture the moment at the Terp Family Photo Booth and get a hand-on experience at the Insect Petting Zoo. We hear there will also be a visit by Testudo! Cashless bar available.
Optional Tailgate BBQ Buffet Add-On
In addition to these fun events, families are invited to enjoy a BBQ buffet. Advance registration and ticket purchase required for the BBQ Buffet.
$30.65 for adults/UMD students; $13.59 for youth ages 9 and under
Menu
*Time of Festival & Tailgate may be adjusted once the official game time is announced by the Big Ten Conference in mid-September. We will notify families as the information is available.
12:30-3 p.m.*
Terp Family Photo Booth
McKeldin Mall (Armory if rain)
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Gather your crew, strike your best pose, and snap a memorable photo to celebrate Family Weekend at Maryland. It's the perfect keepsake from your weekend together.
*Time of Terp Family Photo Booth may be adjusted once the official game time is announced by the Big Ten Conference in mid-September. We will notify families as the information is available.
1-3 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
Kickoff TBA*
Maryland vs. UCLA
SECU Stadium
Thanks to a partnership with Maryland Athletics, Family Weekend registrants will have access to specially discounted tickets. The prices below reflect a special discount of 20% or more.
Special discounted pricing for Family Weekend registrants:
$120 per person for premium seating (sections 5, 6, 24 & 25)
$96-52 per person for lower level (200s)
$48 per person for upper level (300s)
View football seating chart.
Note: Family Weekend registrants will be able to choose their seats when purchasing football tickets. Be sure to include a ticket for your student if you wish for them to sit with you. Free student tickets are only for the student section, and discounted tickets will not be available for purchase in the student section.
In support of this being our Mental Health Awareness game, Maryland Football will wear green ribbon decals on their helmets and mental health-focused resources will be shared throughout the game. Join the team as it spreads awareness about mental health by wearing a green ribbon, which can be picked up at the Family Weekend Welcome Center and Terp Mental Health & Well-Being Pop-Up.
All football ticket purchases for Family Weekend registrants are made directly through Maryland Athletics. Instructions to purchase football tickets will be provided via email to families who register for Family Weekend.
Per Maryland Athletics policy, football tickets are non-refundable.
Visit the Football Tickets and Gameday Details page for more details.
*The official game time will be announced by the Big Ten Conference in mid-September. We will notify families as the information is available.
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
5:30-6:30 p.m.*
Catholic Terps Family Vigil Mass
Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Dr
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Vigil Mass fulfills Sunday obligation. Confession is offered 30 minutes before Mass. More information at catholicterps.org.
*Mass will begin 30 minutes after the game ends.
7-9 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
8:30-11 p.m.
Sukkot Holiday Dinner
UMD Chabad, 7403 Hopkins Ave
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Celebrate the holiday of Sukkot in a fun and festive atmosphere with the Chabad Jewish Student Center.
8-9 a.m.
Episcopal Worship Service: Rite I
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4512 College Ave
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (six seating times)
Testudo's Family Brunch
University of Maryllf Course Clubhouse
$55.63 for adults/UMD students (includes 6% tax & 19% gratuity)
$16.65 for youth age 9 and under (includes 6% tax & 19% gratuity)
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Seating times: 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m.
Experience a Maryland-themed brunch featuring a carving station, an omelet station, and mouth-watering hot and cold buffet items. A la carte beverages will be available for purchase, including soft drinks, beer, and wine. All major credit cards accepted. Day-of seating, if available, will be $57.75 for adults/UMD students and $26.25 for youth 9 and under, plus 6% sales tax and 19% gratuity.
Seating
Most of the tables at Testudo's Family Brunch are communal and more than one family may be sitting at a large table. All members of your party will be at the same table. Unless the weather is very bad, we will have some outside communal tables available on the covered patio adjacent to the main dining room; please feel free to request outside seating on a first-come, first-served basis when you place your ticket order. If anyone in your party is immunocompromised and medically requires separate seating, we may be able to provide a minimal number of outside tables on a private covered patio for up to 8 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate this requirement under Special Accommodations on the Family Weekend online registration form.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Golf Course Driving Range
University of Maryland Golf Course
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Free medium bucket of balls with Family Weekend wristband.
Beginners, advanced golfers, and all those in between are welcome to come to the golf course and practice on our driving range. Bring your clubs or borrow ours. Just check in at the Golf Course Pro Shop located on the lower level of the Clubhouse.
Want to golf on our 18-hole championship course? If you would like to reserve a tee time, please call 301.314.4653.
10-11 a.m.
Catholic Terps Family Mass
Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Rd
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Please join us for our annual Family Mass. Brunch will follow at 11 a.m. and requires advanced ticket purchase at catholicterps.org.
10 a.m.-Noon
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Anytime Dining With Your Student
Any Resident Dining Hall on Campus
Pay at the door or use your student’s guest pass.
Dining hall door prices per person
Brunch/Lunch (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): $16.25
Dinner (4 p.m.-9 p.m.): $20.25
Join your student for an all-you-care-to-eat meal from a wide variety of stations with most of the dining options prepared right in front of you. Options in the different dining rooms range from made-to-order vegan options in a wok to create your own Mongolian Grill entrees; brick oven pizza to full salad bars; grills, comfort foods, and international choices; make your own waffles; desserts (made right here on campus), and much more. Choices change daily and are served all day long.
Depending on the dining plan your student chose, they have between 2 and 8 guest passes per semester--so maybe they will use them to treat you to brunch or dinner! For more information and to see the menu for the day, visit dining.umd.edu.
10 a.m.-Midnight
Live Well with RecWell
Eppley Recreation Center
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
*Visit the Member Services desk for access, which closes at 9 p.m.
Add some physical activity to your Family Weekend at the Eppley Recreation Center (ERC). Family Weekend registrants have access to the facility with a Family Weekend wristband. A photo ID is required for all guests 16 and older. Family members under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. An adult can sponsor up to three minors (under 18 years of age).
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Episcopal Worship Service: Rite II
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4512 College Ave
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lutheran Worship Service
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, 4201 Guilford Dr
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Join for a one hour Christian worship. Brunch for students and families will follow at 11:30 a.m. and requires advanced registration.
10:30 a.m.-Noon
21st Annual Gospel Brunch
Colony Ballroom (Second Floor), Stamp Student Union
$49.99 for adults/UMD students
$17.39 for youth age 9 and under
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Seating will be assigned. If you would like to sit with another family, please notify our team at terpfamily@umd.edu no later than Monday, September 21.
10:30 a.m. Seating and Brunch
11 a.m. Performance
Don't miss the most joyful celebration at UMD! This spectacular experience features a mouth-watering buffet of homestyle Southern cooking and the uplifting and inspiring sounds of the Washington Performing Arts Men and Women of the Gospel Choir. Before and during the show, enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat array of comfort food items prepared by our chefs. Then sit back (but you won't be able to sit still) and enjoy an amazing performance showcasing some of the finest voices in the DC area, singing both traditional and contemporary Gospel songs. It's a foot-stomping good time!
The gospel brunch is presented in partnership with the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Maryland Hillel Brunch in the Sukkah
Rosenbloom Hillel Center, 7505 Yale Ave
$20 Adults/UMD Students, $12 Youth 9 and under
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Parents, family members, students, alumni, and friends are invited to enjoy a delicious brunch, spend time together, and celebrate Sukkot in our sukkah. Connect with fellow Maryland families, meet members of the Hillel community, and experience the warmth of Jewish life on campus!
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Catholic Terps Family Brunch
Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Rd
Register for brunch at catholicterps.org.
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Come join us for a family brunch in our Barney & Newman rooms. Hot brunch, coffee, pastries, fruit and juice will be served. Catholic Terps Family Mass begins at 10 a.m. and is free to attend.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sacrament Meeting & Sunday School
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute Building, 7601 Mowatt Ln
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
11a.m. Sacrament meeting
Noon Sunday School
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Family Brunch
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, 4201 Guilford Dr
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
Join for a brunch for students and families. Christian worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and is free to attend.
Noon
Women's Soccer vs. UCLA
Ludwig Field
$14 Adults, $10 Youth (3-17)/Senior (62+), UMD students free
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
All soccer ticket purchases are made directly through the Maryland Athletics Ticket Office.
Women's Soccer Gameday Information
1-3 p.m.
Paint A Terp
Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
$12 per person
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Stop by Studio A at any time between the hours listed above to paint your own mini Testudo. We'll supply the ceramic Terp... you bring the creativity!
Back by Popular Demand – Because this event regularly sells out, we're once again offering a Paint A Terp To-Go option. During registration, you can purchase a kit to pick up and enjoy at your convenience. Each kit is $12 and includes a ceramic Testudo and paints, so you can create your masterpiece on your own schedule.
5-6 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Student Dinner
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, 4201 Guilford Dr
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration.
Dress casually for this student congregation dinner at 5 p.m. Usually just for students, families are invited to join for this special evening at The Humble Walk, a ministry for everyone that is LGBTQ+ affirming and focused on doing justice and loving God and neighbor. Christian worship will follow.
6-7 p.m.
Lutheran Worship Service
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center, 4201 Guilford Dr
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Usually just for students, families are invited to join for this special evening at The Humble Walk, a ministry for everyone that is LGBTQ+ affirming and focused on doing justice and loving God and neighbor. Dinner for students and families begins at 5 p.m. and requires advanced registration.