Schedule & Registration
Note About Registration
The registration links for each event will be posted below the event description. You do not need to register for the overall weekend, just the events that you would like attend. If there is no registration link listed for an event, it is free/not ticketed and you may come and go as you please. Please note that events marked by a star (*) icon are by invitation only.
Events that require registration below: Messina Teach-in, *Alumni Reception and Pinning Ceremony, Family Social, and Loyola Night at the National Aquarium
This schedule is to serve as the most up to date version, but is subject to change at any time. Keep an eye on your email inbox and our Family Connection portal for more information!
How to Register for Family Weekend Events
In order to register for our Family Weekend events that require registration, you'll first need to set up an account on The Bridge. Students have automatic access to the platform, so they may register their family for the weekend's events if they'd like. Otherwise, if you are a family member who would like to register your family for our events, please see the step-by-step guide linked below.
READ ME FIRST: How to Set Up a Bridge Guest Account
Books & Bundt Cakes: Sponsored by the McAuley Women's Center
7 - 8:30p.m., McAuley Women's Center {Seton Court 4504A}
Join us for a blind date with a book and treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes!
This event is open to all.
Relay for Life Presents: Loyola & Baltimore Trivia!
7 - 8:30p.m., McGuire Hall
Kick off Family Weekend and put your Loyola and Baltimore knowledge to the test in trivia hosted by Loyola's chapter of Relay for Life! Play to win Loyola themed door prizes while contributing to the American Cancer Society.
This event is open to all.
Residence Hall Family Mingles
9 - 11:00a.m., Various Residence Halls
Visit a few of our residence halls, make a craft, and meet our Residence Life and Housing team!
This event is open to all.
Donuts With the Deans
9:30 - 11 a.m., Fernandez Center Patio (Rain Loc. Green & Grey Café inside Fernandez Center)
Enjoy free pastries and coffee and get to know the some of the members of the Dean of Students office.
This event is open to all.
Messina Family Teach-In
10 - 12:00p.m., Sellinger Hall 102 & 104
Want to see what it's like taking classes at Loyola? Messina is offering modified Enrichment Sessions to give families a look into their students' academic experience. Join us for one or both of our 50-minute sessions and see how Loyola promotes learning both in and out of the classroom.
Messina will be hosting two of each session, one beginning at 10:00am and the other at 11:00am.
Session topics:
Baltimore 101: Messina Mentor Patrick Murnane will lead what an actual Messina enrichment session
looks like as he presents on Baltimore 101: a 50 minute overview of the culture, cuisine,
and neighborhoods of our city. - Sellinger 102
10am - 11am: Register Here
11am - 12pm: Register Here
Stuck in the Middle with You: Marriage, Conflict, and the Courts in the Middle Ages:
This session will briefly explore medieval culture and society by looking at marital
disputes that ended up in court. Taught by Dr. Brandon Parlopiano of the History Department.
- Sellinger 104
10am - 11am: Register Here
11am - 12pm: Register Here
This event is open to all.
Thrive Center Family Brunch*
11a.m. - 1:00p.m., McGuire Hall
More details coming soon!
Featured Game: Men's Soccer
1 - 3:00 p.m., Ridley Athletic Complex
As a special offer from our Athletics team, not only are student tickets free this
year, but so are family and friend tickets (up to four)! This is a great opportunity
to tailgate, show off that Greyhound pride, and experience the community in Houndtown.
*Stay tuned for more details regarding shuttle services during game time*
This event is open to all.
Caricatures and Community
1 - 5:00p.m., Boulder Atrium (1st floor of Student Center)
Join Residence Life and Housing for FREE family portrait caricatures!
*This event is first come, first served*
Student Performance Showcase
2 - 3:00p.m., McManus Theatre
Kick back and enjoy a musical showcase put on by a few of our performing arts groups! This event is free and is first come first served, so be sure to get your seat early!
First Generation Sibling Fun*
2 - 4:00p.m., Loyola Notre Dame Library
This event is meant to celebrate first generation students and their families.
*Invitations will be sent to invited students. For questions, please contact Heidi Fuentes at hlfuentes@loyola.edu.
39th Annual Alumni Family Reception*
3 - 4:30p.m., Rev. Brian F Linnane, S.J. Alumni House (Rain Loc. The Study on top floor of Jenkins Hall)
A Family Weekend tradition, this distinct event honors the dedication and continued
support of a Loyola education by alumni and their families. During the reception,
families will celebrate by having the Loyola alumni family member pin the current
Loyola student with a special Loyola pin. Registration is required.
*This event is reserved for current students with a relative who attended Loyola or
Mount St. Agnes
We will send invitations to the legacy families, but if a family does not receive the invite, they can still register for the event. But those with questions can contact alumni@loyola.edu
Already received an invitation? Register Here!
Women's Volleyball Match | Alumnae and Family Day
4 - 6:00p.m. - Reitz Arena
6:30 - 9:00p.m. - Postgame meet up at Mt. Washington Tavern ($10 fee)
Come watch the Women's Volleyball Match v. Navy in Reitz Arena. Family and friends are invited to join the team and coaches following the match at Mt. Washington Tavern.
If you plan to attend the postgame meet up at Mt. Washington Tavern, you may purchase your ticket here.
This event is open to all.
Saturday Vigil Mass
4:30p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Family Social on the Quad
5 - 7:00p.m. on the Quad (Rain Loc. McGuire Hall)
Join us for family fun, food, and games on the quad! If you plan to have dinner with us, please purchase your food tickets below. Tickets will close on Friday, September 19th at 12pm and no refunds will be accepted thereafter.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE- Ticket sales begin on Friday, August 15th at 10:00am EST and will close Friday, September 19th at 12:00pm if does not sell out by that date.
Ages 5 and Up - $25 per person
Current Loyola Students; Ages 4 and Under - FREE
Featured Event: Loyola Night at the National Aquarium
7 to 10:00p.m., National Aquarium - Doors Open at 7pm; Last entrance is 9:15p.m.
Aquarium Address: 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Join us in Downtown Baltimore for a night at the aquarium! Loyola has reserved the National Aquarium for our guests to walk amongst the fish, step into the Amazon, and enjoy the "Living Seashore" exhibit with aquarium educational employees. One of Baltimores most iconic experiences, just for you!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE - Ticket sales begin on Friday, August 15th at 10:00am EST and will close Friday, September 19th at 12:00pm EST if does not sell out by that date.
Ages 5 and Up - $25 per person
Current Loyola Students; Ages 4 and Under - FREE
Sunday Morning Mass
11a.m. - 12:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Goodbye from the Evergreens
12 - 1:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel Patio
Meet some of our wonderful Evergreen staff as they send you off with some light refreshments!
This event is open to all.
Sunday Evening Mass
5 to 6:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Self-Led Campus Tours
All Weekend Long. Various Locations
Grab a map from one of our various stations around campus and explore our beautiful Evergreen Campus!
Open Hours at the F.A.C.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitness and Aquatic Center
Join us at the Fitness and Aquatic Center (F.A.C.) for free open hours to explore the facility, play some pickleball, or get a good workout in! We'll also be hosting a tournament featuring our Men's Club Volleyball team, stop by and cheer them on!
Visit the Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Noon to 4 p.m. All Weekend Long, Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Swing by the Julio Fine Arts Gallery (located between Starbucks and McManus Theatre) to see some incredible art pieces created by students and local Baltimore artists!
Family Weekend 2025
Join us for Family Weekend, September 26th - 28th!Registration for all events will open in early August, and an email will be sent to all families with the information.
Questions?
New Student and Family Programsnsfp@loyola.edu
Thrive Center for Student Success
thrivecenter@loyola.edu
Residence Life & Housing
residencelife@loyola.edu
Messina
messina@loyola.edu
Office of Alumni Engagement
alumni@loyola.edu
First-Generation Students (Heidi Fuentes)
hlfuentes@loyola.edu
Campus Ministry
campusministry@loyola.edu