Experience Campus, Celebrate Community and Make Memories Together!

Get ready to make memories as a Red Hawk Family! Save the date for Montclair State University’s Family Weekend!

Join us for a weekend filled with fun, connection and special moments as you experience campus life. Whether it’s your family’s first visit or returning, we can’t wait to welcome you!

Weekend Schedule

From exciting campus activities to athletic events and delicious dining options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—all right here on Montclair’s campus!

Thursday, April 23

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• Family Weekend Check In: 12-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.
• World’s Fair Day: 12-2:30 p.m., Outside Cole Hall & Amphitheater.

Friday, April 24

Choose Your Own Adventure!

• Family Weekend Check In: 12-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.
• Student Research Symposium: 8 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center. View the Full Schedule!
  • Discover the innovative work of Montclair students as they present research projects across a wide range of disciplines.
• Montclair Baseball vs. Ramapo: 3:30 p.m., Yogi Berra Stadium.
  • Tickets are available at the gate, $10 for adults; $5 for senior citizens, non-Montclair and Bloomfield students, and veterans. Children under 12 are free.
• Greek Showcase: 5-7 p.m., Amphitheater.
  • Experience the spirit, pride and tradition of Montclair’s fraternities and sororities at this high-energy showcase. Watch student performances, learn about Greek life on campus and celebrate the leadership, service and community that make these organizations such an important part of the Montclair experience.
• Family Bingo: 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms.
• University Wind Symphony Concert: 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater

Saturday, April 25

• Family Weekend Check In: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Student Center, Quad.
• Breakfast Buffet: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Student Center, Ballrooms.
• Discover Montclair – Student Expo Street Fair: 1-3 p.m., Student Center, Quad.
  • Celebrate the creativity and energy of Montclair at this lively outdoor street fair featuring our favorite DJ, tabling from a variety of clubs, organizations and departments, student entrepreneurs & more! Experience the talent that makes our campus community shine.
• Montclair Softball vs. TCNJ: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Softball Field. Tickets are free.
• Meet Pebbles the Pupscot: 1-3 p.m., Student Center, Red Hawk Nest.
• 1908 Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m., Student Center, 1908 Pub.
  • Unwind at 1908 Pub with a family-friendly trivia night, pizza and refreshments. Test your knowledge, enjoy great company and relax in one of campus’ favorite gathering spots during this fun afternoon social.
• Sunset Social: 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Quad.
  • End the day under the evening sky with a backyard-style celebration featuring a BBQ, lawn games, live music, cozy firepits and classic s’mores. It’s the perfect way to connect, laugh and make lasting Family Weekend memories together. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to hang in the quad!
• Vocal Accord, University Singers & Orchestra Concert: 8 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.

Sunday, April 26

• Grab & Go Closing Breakfast: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms B&C.
  • Before heading home, stop by for a light breakfast featuring pastries, coffee, tea and more. Swing through, grab a bite and wrap up Family Weekend with one last moment together on campus.
• University Jazz Ensemble Concert: 3 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.