Family Weekend hosts numerous events for you and your family to bond, get to know your student as they see themselves on campus at IUPUI, socialize with fellow IUPUI Jaguar Families, contribute to service learning on campus, and increase your Jaguar pride!
Mark your calendar for IUPUI Family Weekend, taking place November 1-3, 2019! See below for what family fun is in store for the weekend.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Oct. 31
6 p.m. | Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) Films Presents: Halloweentown | free for IUPUI students and guests attending with them |
Friday, Nov. 1
2 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Green Bay | voucher for free admission will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
3:30-5 p.m. | Family Weekend Check-In | see check-in details |
3:30-6 p.m. | Social Media Scavenger Hunt | materials will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
6 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. University of Illinois Chicago | voucher for free admission will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
6-10 p.m. | National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Yard Show | $5 admission fee or a new toy donation; if Greek affiliated, $3 admission fee |
7-8:30 p.m. | Family Bingo Night & Popcorn Bar | Hosted by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) |
Saturday, Nov. 2
8:30-10 a.m. | Family Weekend Check-In | see check-in details |
8:30-10:20 a.m. | Family Brunch with Leadership & Family Weekend Welcome Session | |
10:30-11:50 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 | see below for breakout session details |
12-2 p.m. | Lunch Downtown (on your own) | recommended eateries and coupons will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
2-3:20 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 | see below for breakout session details |
3:30-4:50 p.m. | Breakout Session #3 | see below for breakout session details |
3:30-4:50 p.m. | Game Room: Corn Hole Tournament | sign-up for tournament during check-in and/or before lunch; first-come, first-serve basis - 2 person teams |
5-6 p.m. | Family Advisory Meeting | learn more |
6-8 p.m. | Dinner Downtown (on your own) | recommended eateries and coupons will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
7-10 p.m. | Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) Traditions Presents: JagFest | variety of fun activities for all ages including live game show, LED putt-putt, giant corn hole, fajita bar, carfts, and much more! |
Sunday, Nov. 3
9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Indianapolis Zoo | SOLD OUT - Tickets for registered Family Weekend attendees only. Includes Dolphin Show at 2pm |
Throughout the Weekend
until 11:59 p.m. Saturday | Social Media Scavenger Hunt | materials will be provided to registered Family Weekend attendees |
Friday/Saturday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sunday 12-10:30 p.m. | Game Room Open Hours | no minors may be left unattedned in Game Room, children must remain with adult family member at all times |
Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 12-10 p.m. | Jaguar Campus Recreation Open Hours | |
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility (CROF) Open Hours | |
view hours here | On-Campus Dining Hours | |
view hours here | Campus Building Hours |
Saturday Breakout Session Activities
- Coffee & Canvas (limited seating: 140 people per session)
- Shoot n' Score Connect 4 Inflatable
- Caricature Artist
- Airbrush Tattoo Artist
- IUPUI Police Department (IUPD)
- Game Room Tournament: Corn Hole
- Service Project - Paw's Pantry
- Picture Perfect Photobooth
- Office of Student Employment