- 8:00 AM10h 30mGolf Course Driving RangeFree w/ Wristband | Any Resident Dining Hall on Campus
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Free bucket of balls with Family Weekend registration.
See details listed under Friday, September 25. - 8:00 AM14hLive Well with RecWellFree w/ Wristband | 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.
See details listed under Friday, Sept. 25. - 8:30 AM5h 30mFamily Weekend Welcome CenterFree w/ Wristband | Atrium (First Floor), Stamp Student Union
See details listed under Friday, Sept. 25.
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. - 9:00 AM1h8th Annual 0.5k For Terp Essential NeedsOther Events | McKeldin Mall (Outside Chincoteague Hall)
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
Participants will be led through some fun stretching exercises with Testudo before traveling the 500-yard distance from McKeldin Library to Miller Administration Building. We’ll even have a doughnut and coffee hydration station midway through the “race.” Proceeds from the “race” benefit the Thrive Center for Essential NeedsThrive Center for Essential Needs to help address housing and food insecurity experienced by our Terps. - 9:00 AM2hFamily Weekend BrunchOther Events | Colony Ballroom (Second Floor), Stamp Student Union
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 the event is open seating.
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. - 9:00 AM2hMindfulness Meditation at the Labyrinth/Garden TourFree w/ Wristband | 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. - 9:00 AM3hGaming at the Terps Esports CenterFree w/ Wristband | 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! - 9:00 AM3hHomecoming Comedy Show Scavenger HuntFree w/ Wristband | 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. - 9:00 AM9hVisit Do Good PlazaOpen to All | Outside Thurgood Marshall Hall (Route. 1 side)
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
At the University of Maryland, we're inspiring chance-takers and difference-makers to apply their passion and ideas toward positive impact, now. Powered by the Do Good Institute, we're building a Do Good Generation across every sector and field of study.
Our interactive campus exhibits celebrate the many ways our university is united in purpose to Do Good. Explore them to hear from Terps about what inspires them, the questions that sparked their ideas, and the impact they've created. Walk through the "Rings," snap a pic with the Do Good Sign, or step inside our Students Change the World Digital Exhibit.
Learn more about the Do Good Plaza or explore our digital brochure. - 10:00 AM1hNavigating Today's Job MarketFree w/ Wristband | 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! - 10:00 AM1hQuantum Lab TourFree w/ Wristband | Quantum Cafe (Ground Floor), Physical Sciences Building
Advance registration is required, but included with Family Weekend registration..
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. - 10:00 AM2hAGNR Terps & Toppings Ice Cream SocialOther Events | Animal Science Courtyard
Advance registration and ticket purchase required.
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. - 10:00 AM2hMemories at the 'M'Free w/ Wristband | 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. - 10:00 AM2hPaint A TerpOther Events | Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
Advance registration and ticket purchase required. - 10:00 AM4hOpen Climbing & Challenge CourseFree w/ Wristband | Adventure Complex, Eppley Recreation Center
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 - 10:00 AM4hPickleball Open CourtsFree w/ Wristband | 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. - 10:30 AM10h 30mAnytime Dining With Your StudentOther Events | Any Resident Dining Hall on Campus
Pay at the door or use your student’s guest pass. Dining hall door prices per person Lunch (10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.): $16.25 Dinner (4 p.m.-9 p.m.): $20.25 - 11:30 AM3hMaryland Hillel Tailgate in the Sukkah!Free w/ Wristband | Rosenbloom Hillel Center, 7505 Yale Ave
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! - 12:00 PM11hDiscover the Terp Zone!Free w/ Wristband | 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 12 - 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 console arcade games and a TV lounge. You supply the energy and we’ll provide free bowling. The popular Glow Bowling event begins at 8 p.m. - 1:00 PM2hPaint A TerpOther Events | Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
Advance registration and ticket purchase required. - 1:30 PM10h 30mMaryland vs. UCLAOther Events | SECU Stadium
Football ticket purchase required.
Family Weekend registrants will receive a special discount of 20% or more on each ticket purchased!
Show your Terrapin Pride at Maryland Stadium as we take on the UCLA Bruins. - 3:30 PM2hPaint A TerpOther Events | Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
Advance registration and ticket purchase required. - 5:30 PM1hCatholic Terps Family Vigil MassOpen to All | Catholic Student Center, 4141 Guilford Drive
Vigil Mass fulfills Sunday obligation. Confession is offered 30 minutes before Mass begins.
*Mass will begin 30 minutes after the game ends. - 7:00 PM2hPaint A TerpOther Events | Studio A (Basement Level), Stamp Student Union
Advance registration and ticket purchase required. - 8:30 PM2h 30mSukkot Holiday DinnerOpen to All | UMD Chabad, 7403 Hopkins Ave
Free event. Open to all. No registration required.
Celebrate the holiday of Sukkot in a fun and festive atmosphere with the Chabad Jewish Student Center. - 11:00 PM9h 30mInsect Petting ZooFree w/ Wristband | McKeldin Mall (Reckord Armory if rain)
Included in Family Weekend registration; Family Weekend wristband required.
Showcasing over 100 species of live ambassador arthropods, The Insect Zoo offers a hands-on, curiosity-driven way to explore insect biodiversity and understand the important roles these small animals play in our world. Expect to see experts in camouflage like stick bugs, leaf bugs, and mantises, consumers and recyclers of organic matter like giant cave roaches, millipedes, and isopods, vicious predators like centipedes and scorpions, nocturnal beasts like the giant vinegaroon and tailless whip spider, and furry friends like our docile Tarantulas. - 11:00 PM9h 30mTerp Family Festival & TailgateFree w/ Wristband | McKeldin Mall (Reckord 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. - 11:00 PM9h 30mTerp Family Photo BoothFree w/ Wristband | McKeldin Mall (Reckord 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.
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