{"id":376,"date":"2025-03-20T10:33:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/?page_id=376"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:16:07","slug":"family-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/family-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/101919_2646_Homecoming-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/101919_2646_Homecoming-X2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/101919_2646_Homecoming-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Family Weekend<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#Register\">Register Now!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#schedule\">View the Schedule! <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#travel\">Campus Map, Parking &amp; Dining<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#questions\">Questions?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><span class='countdown' data-end-timestamp='Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000'><span class='header'>Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, April 26<\/span><span class='output'><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>days<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>hours<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>minutes<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>seconds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h1>Experience Campus, Celebrate Community and Make Memories Together!<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\" data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"172\"><strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"170\">Get ready to make memories as a Red Hawk Family! Save the date for Montclair State University\u2019s Family Weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\" data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"385\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"383\">Join us for a weekend filled with fun, connection and special moments as you experience campus life. Whether it\u2019s your family&#8217;s first visit or returning, we can\u2019t wait to welcome you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"385\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/093023_15664_Homecoming-X4.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/093023_15664_Homecoming-X4.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a name=\"Register\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Purchase a $20 ticket for admission to Family Weekend and enjoy access to events and activities throughout the entire Thursday\u2013Sunday celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Students are FREE! Families &amp; Guests should only buy tickets for NON-Montclair Students through our Family Portal. Student can <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262473\"><strong>RSVP through Engage<\/strong><\/a> if they are not attending with family.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/events\/event-341\">Register Now!<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a name=\"schedule\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"385\">Weekend Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>From exciting campus activities to athletic events and delicious dining options, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy\u2014all right here on Montclair\u2019s campus!<\/p>\n<h3>Thursday, April 23<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/givingday.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Donate to One Day for Montclair!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/montclairstatestore\/home\"><strong>Stop by the Bookstore:<\/strong><\/a> 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m., Student Center, Bookstore.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262513\"><strong>Family Weekend Check In:<\/strong><\/a> 12-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>World\u2019s Fair Day:<\/strong> 12-2:30 p.m., Outside Cole Hall &amp; Amphitheater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"friday\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Friday, April 24<\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/communities\/86\" target=\"_blank\">Choose Your Own Adventure!<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/research-symposium\/schedule-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Student Research Symposium:<\/strong><\/a> 8 a.m. &#8211; 2:15 p.m., University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/research-symposium\/schedule-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>View the Full Schedule!<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the innovative work of Montclair students as they present research projects across a wide range of disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/montclairstatestore\/home\"><strong>Stop by the Bookstore:<\/strong><\/a> 9 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m., Student Center, Bookstore.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262514\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Family Weekend Check In:<\/strong><\/a> 12-7:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/baseball\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Baseball vs. Ramapo:<\/strong><\/a> 3:30 p.m., Yogi Berra Stadium.\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/event\/16700646\"><strong>Campus History Tour:<\/strong><\/a> 3:30-4:30 p.m., Outside of Kasser Theater.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/event\/16700646\"><strong>Registration Required!\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Greek Showcase:<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., Amphitheater.\n<ul>\n<li>Experience the spirit, pride and tradition of Montclair\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12297467\" target=\"_blank\">Free Family Swim Night:<\/a> 5-9:45 p.m., Student Recreation Center, Pool.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262536\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Family Beach Blanket Bingo:<\/strong><\/a> 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Quad. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair &amp; get comfortable!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/Kasser\/1631\/event\/1433901\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University Wind Symphony Concert:<\/strong><\/a> 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"saturday\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Saturday, April 25<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262515\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Family Weekend Check In:<\/strong><\/a> 9 a.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262573\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Breakfast Buffet:<\/strong><\/a> 9:30-11:30 a.m., Student Center, Ballrooms. Drop by anytime for a bite!<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/womens-flag-football\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Flag Football vs. Sacred Heart University:<\/strong><\/a> 12-3 p.m., Sprague Field. Free Admission.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262618\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Discover Montclair &#8211; Student Expo Street Fair:<\/strong><\/a> 1-3 p.m., Student Center, Quad.\n<ul>\n<li>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 &amp; more! Experience the talent that makes our campus community shine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/softball\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Softball vs. TCNJ:<\/strong><\/a> 1 p.m. &amp; 3 p.m., Softball Field. Free Admission.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262637\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meet Pebbles the Pupscot:<\/strong><\/a> 1-3 p.m., Student Center, Red Hawk Nest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silent Headphone Family Party:<\/strong> 2:30-4 p.m., Bloomfield campus, Westminster Hall, Room 103.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/womens-flag-football\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montclair Flag Football vs. Wagner College:<\/strong><\/a> 3 p.m., Sprague Field. Free Admission.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262654\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>1908 Happy Hour:<\/strong><\/a> 4-6 p.m., Student Center, 1908 Pub.\n<ul>\n<li>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\u2019 favorite gathering spots during this fun afternoon social.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262675\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sunset Social:<\/strong><\/a> 6:30-8:30 p.m., Student Center, Quad.\n<ul>\n<li>End the day under the evening sky with a backyard-style celebration featuring a BBQ, lawn games, live music, &amp; more! It\u2019s the perfect way to connect, laugh and make lasting Family Weekend memories together. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to hang in the quad!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/Kasser\/1631\/event\/1433902\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Vocal Accord, University Singers &amp; Orchestra Concert:<\/strong><\/a> 8 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"sunday\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sunday, April 26<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12262684\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grab &amp; Go Closing Breakfast:<\/strong><\/a> 10 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms B&amp;C. Drop by anytime for a bite!\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/Kasser\/1631\/event\/1435005\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University Jazz Ensemble Concert:<\/strong><\/a> 3 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"385\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/111416_5759_Aerial-Campus-Parking-X4.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/111416_5759_Aerial-Campus-Parking-X4.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a name=\"travel\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Campus Map &amp; Parking<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Free parking Friday, April 24 &#8211; Sunday, April 26.\u00a0<\/strong>Available parking in CarParc Diem, Red Hawk Deck or any Commuter Lots. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2024\/03\/Campus-Base-Map_2023_Edit-Parking_2_28_24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>View Parking Map for Details.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, April 23: Park in Red Hawk Deck<\/li>\n<li>Any parking violations may result in a parking citation.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a guest are in need of any shuttle or accessibility needs, please reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:redhawknews@montclair.edu\">redhawknews@montclair.edu<\/a> or <strong>973-655-3288<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/campus-map\/\" target=\"_blank\">Campus Map<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/042423_3503_Gourmet-Dining-Food-Expo-X4.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/042423_3503_Gourmet-Dining-Food-Expo-X4.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Dining Options<\/h2>\n<p>Families who pre-register for Family Weekend will receive meal vouchers &amp; discounts upon check-in. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/family-weekend\/#schedule\"><strong>View the schedule above<\/strong><\/a> to view check-in times.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/whats-open\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Find Out More About What&#8217;s Open!<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"questions\"><\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/100324_01018_Students_Around_Campus-LAROSA-X4.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/parents-family\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2025\/03\/100324_01018_Students_Around_Campus-LAROSA-X4.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a name=\"questions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re here to help! For more details, contact <a href=\"mailto:redhawknews@montclair.edu\">redhawknews@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:9736553288\" class=\"a11y-phone-number\">973-655-3288<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/signin\" target=\"_blank\">Explore Our Family Portal for Now!\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>No worries if you&#8217;re having trouble accessing your account in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/signin\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Family Portal<\/strong><\/a>, just use the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/users\/password\/new\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Forgot My Password<\/strong><\/a> link to reset your password and log back in. Once you&#8217;re in, you\u2019ll be able to register for Family Weekend and get all the details you need!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":380,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"advanced-page.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-376","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/380"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=376"}],"version-history":[{"count":112,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":542,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/376\/revisions\/542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/parents-family\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}