Monarch Family Weekend

November 15-17, 2024

Events

Ìý Start End Event Location Description
Friday, November 15 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Explore the Barry Art Museum 11Ìýa.m. 5Ìýp.m. Barry Art Museum Admire the glass art, paintings, dolls & automata, and works on paper collections within our museum on campus.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Family Feud 7Ìýp.m. 9Ìýp.m. North Cafe, Webb Center Form a team (with family or friends!) and test your knowledge with an exciting game of Family Feud!
Multicultural and International Family Reception 6Ìýp.m. 7Ìýp.m. Mane Hub, Webb Center Mix and mingle with otherÌýmulticultural and international Â鶹´«Ã½ families, faculty, and staff!
Women's Volleyball vs. Arkansas State 6Ìýp.m. 8 p.m. Â鶹´«Ã½ Volleyball Center Cheer on Â鶹´«Ã½ Women's Volleyball in this free Â鶹´«Ã½ Sports event!
Men's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore TBA TBA Chartway Arena Watch our Men's Hoops take on UMES in Chartway Arena! Discounted tickets available through the Family Weekend store.
Women's Basketball vs. Bowie State TBA TBA Chartway Arena Watch our Women's Hoops take on Bowie State in Chartway Arena! Discounted tickets available through the Family Weekend store.
Saturday, November 16 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Planetarium Show 10Ìýa.m. 11 a.m. Le Planetarium Join us under the "stars" for a showing in Â鶹´«Ã½'s on-campus planetarium.
Indoor Rock Climbing 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Student Recreation & Well-Being Center Chase the thrill of getting to the top of our 25ft. rock climbing wall! Space is limited and participants must be 6+. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Express your interest when you purchase your family weekend tailgate ticket.
Indoor Rock Climbing 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Student Recreation & Well-Being Center Chase the thrill of getting to the top of our 25ft. rock climbing wall! Space is limited and participants must be 6+. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Express your interest when you purchase your family weekend tailgate ticket.
Planetarium Show 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Le Planetarium Join us under the "stars" for a showing of "" in Â鶹´«Ã½'s on-campus planetarium.
Access the Student Recreation & Well-Being Center 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Student Recreation & Well-Being Center Get active in our gym with waived guest fees when you visit the gym with your student. Guests will need to be 18+ to access weight lifting equipment, the pool, and other gym amenities.
Explore the Barry Art Museum Noon 5 p.m. Barry Art Museum Admire the glass art, paintings, dolls & automata, and works on paper collections within our museum on campus.
Monarch Family Tailgate TBA TBA Kaufman Mall Join our Monarch Family Tailgate 3.5 hours before kickoff to celebrate with your Monarch Family before Â鶹´«Ã½ football takes on JMU.
Football vs. James Madison University TBA TBA S.B. Ballard Stadium Ìý
Sunday, November 17 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Explore the Barry Art Museum Noon 5Ìýp.m. Barry Art Museum Admire the glass art, paintings, dolls & automata, and works on paper collections within our museum on campus.
Access the Student Recreation & Well-Being Center 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Student Recreation & Well-Being Center Get active in our gym with waived guest fees when you visit the gym with your student. Guests will need to be 18+ to access weight lifting equipment, the pool, and other gym amenities.

Purchase tickets to Monarch Family Tailgate and Athletic Events

FAQs

Events on Friday are free to attend and include dining tickets to Broderick Dining Commons for your entire party.

Registration for the Monarch Family Tailgate is $40 per family member. Children under 8 are free. Current Â鶹´«Ã½ students are free.

Discounted tickets to the Family Weekend Football Game, Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball games are available through the Family Weekend ticketing page

Yes. For more information and for purchasing, please visit .Ìý

For families attending Friday’s Meet and Greet sessions, hourly parking is available through MobilePay in the following garages: , , , and . There is also a pay station located in the Visitor Lot () for cash or credit card payments. More information regarding visitor parking is available on the .

Free game day parking is available for Saturday in the , the , and . We ask that guests please follow the posted signage.

Only those members of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation with a proper vehicle pass will be allowed to park in surface lots to tailgate for the game. However, entrance to the Monarch Family Weekend Tailgate on Kaufman Mall is included with your registration. Tailgating in the parking garages is not permitted.

Be sure to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. We recommend Â鶹´«Ã½ spirit wear and comfortable walking shoes.

All sales are final. No refunds will be given.

Contact

Student Engagement & Traditions

Visitor's Guide

Find campus maps, tours, parking information, directions and more in our online visitor's guide.

Lodging

There are many hotel options conveniently located close to campus.

Football Stadium Map

Find section map to S.B. Ballard Stadium and links to the football fan guides.