Friday, October 1 – Connect with Campus
We’re delighted to be hosting Family Weekend in-person for 2021. Scroll down for ways to learn, socialize and celebrate!
Welcome & Check-in
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Benson University Center, Fourth Floor
Your first stop of the weekend! Visit the fourth floor of Benson to...
Read More »stArt Gallery
Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wake Downtown
The stArt Gallery provides local university students with an opportunity to gain...
Read More »Wake Urban Legends Tour
Tours at 11:00 AM, 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Meet at Carswell Hall
Sorry, this event is full.
Is there a Presidential Bunker under...
Read More »Art Tour: Student Union Collection of Contemporary Art
Tours at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Meet at the Information Desk, Third floor Benson University Center
Sorry, this event is...
Read More »Deacon Family Festival
12:00 - 6:00 PM
Manchester Plaza
Join us at the Deacon Family Festival as we kick off Family Weekend! There will be a ton of...
Read More »Reynolda House Museum of American Art
12:30 - 3:30 PM (Museum closes at 4:30 PM)
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
This event is sold out.
Tour the historic...
Read More »Reynolda Gardens: Director Tour
Tours at 1:00 & 3:00 PM
Reynolda Gardens, Meet in front of the Florist Shop (to the left immediately after entering Reynolda... Read More »
Getting Connected at Wake: Involvement, Engagement & Leadership Session
1:00 PM
Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center
Attend this session to learn about the 200+ opportunities to get engaged at...
Read More »Tours of the Physics Department
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Olin Physical Laboratory
Tour will include a look at lecture halls and laboratory spaces along with a short...
Read More »Health and Exercise Science Open House
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
HES Lobby of Worrell Professional Center
Meet faculty and learn more about majors and course offerings in the...
Read More »ResilientWake for Families
1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Benson University Center, Room 410
Sorry, this event is full.
If you’ve made it to Wake Forest...
Read More »Sociology Department Open House
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Sociology Department, Ground Floor, Kirby Hall
Visit the Sociology Department, meet faculty and learn more about...
Read More »Office of Personal and Career Development Open House
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Reynolda Hall 230
Interested in learning more about how the OPCD can help your student find an internship? Take...
Read More »Reynolda House: Voyage of Life Curator Tour
2:00 PM (Museum closes at 4:30 PM)
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Meet at the main entrance of the Museum. Parking is...
Faculty Lecture: The Psychology of Mis/Disinformation Online
2:00-2:50 PM
Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center
Sorry, this event is full.
Why do people seem to hang on to their...
Read More »Not the Library You Remember! ZSR Library Tours
3:00 - 5:00 PM
ZSR Library Atrium (meet on the center stairs)
Tours every 20 minutes
Join us for a fast, fun tour that...
Read More »Special Collections & Archives (SCA) Open House
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Room 625, ZSR Library (Reynolds Wing, 6th Floor)
Come to SCA and see some of our rarest and most unique items on...
Read More »Department of Classics and Department of Education Open Houses
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Various Locations
Meet faculty and learn about course offerings in these departments found in Tribble... Read More »
Undergraduate Research Day
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: ZSR Library
Held in conjunction with Family Weekend, Undergraduate Research Day is one of the...
Read More »Intercultural Center Open House
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Benson University Center, 346
Stop by the Intercultural Center (IC) to meet the staff and learn about the various...
Read More »CLASS - Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success Open House
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Reynolda Hall 118
Come Celebrate 35 Years of Service and Our New Name
Come to CLASS and learn about the robust...
Read More »School of Business Undergraduate Program Open House & Reception
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Farrell Hall Terrace
Join the families of current and future business school students to meet faculty and staff...
Read More »Lam Museum of Anthropology Open House
3:00-5:00 PM
Palmer Hall
Join us at the Museum's new home in Palmer Hall to explore student-curated exhibitions and meet the...
Read More »Guided Family Climb and Dine at Pilot Mountain
3:30 - 7:00 PM
Meet at Outdoor Pursuits, Wellbeing Center
Sorry, this event is full.
Celebrate Family Weekend together and...
Read More »Saturday, October 2 – Choose Your Adventure!
Many families will choose to participate in Football Game Day activities, but your Family Weekend visit offers a variety of other opportunities in our local area!
Things to Do Around Campus
Wake Urban Legends Tour
Saturday Tour at 8:30 AM
Meet at Carswell Hall
Sorry, this event is full.
Is there a Presidential Bunker under the quad? Who...
Read More »Donuts with the Daily Deac
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Manchester Plaza Dining Tent
Sorry, this event is full.
Ever wish you could have coffee with the Daily Deac...
Read More »Reynolda House Museum of American Art
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
This event is sold out.
Tour the historic house museum, permanent...
Read More »Reynolda House: Wellness Walking Tour
9:30 AM
Reynolda House Museum, Meet at Gazebo on the Museum front lawn, connected by sidewalk to parking Lot A
This event is...
Read More »Demon Deacon Football versus Louisville
Game Time TBD, about 10 days prior
Truist Field
Come cheer for the Demon Deacons as they take on Louisville! Tickets in our...
Read More »Student Union Presents Family Movie Night: Cruella
Time TBD (In the event of an evening game, the starting time may be changed)
Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center
This...
Read More »Build Your Own Terrarium!
Time TBD (In the event of an evening game, the starting time may be changed)
Manchester Plaza
What makes a place feel like...
Read More »Things to Do in Winston-Salem and the Piedmont Triad
Carolina Classic Fair
Sunday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Need some food and fun before...
Read More »Outdoor Activities
October is the perfect time to enjoy all that NC has to offer in terms of outdoor activities.
Here are some ideas:
- Go for...
Food & Drink
Winston-Salem has some seriously great food!
Here are some ideas:
The Basics: You can't go wrong with this list!
The...
Read More »Day Trip Ideas
There are many great day trips within a 60-90 minute drive from Winston-Salem.
Here are some ideas:
- NC Zoo, Asheboro,...
Cultural Activities
Find out why Winston-Salem is known as the "City of Arts and Innovation"!
Here are some ideas:
Fun and Games
Ready to relax and play a game together?
Here are some ideas:
Sunday, October 3 – Farewell Breakfast
As the weekend draws to a close, we’ll offer a few more opportunities for fellowship and photos.
Farewell Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Manchester Plaza
This event is now full.
Join us on Manchester Plaza for...
Read More »Family Weekend Sunday Morning Worship
Wait Chapel, 10 a.m.
Preacher: Dean Jonathan Lee Walton
Choir under the direction of Professor Christopher Gilliam, Director of...
Catholic Mass
Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center, 11:30 a.m.
To be followed by an Open House in the Catholic Community Lounge in...
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