PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Weekend 2026
Hofstra’s Family Weekend is scheduled for Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18, 2026. We are excited to welcome you again to our beautiful campus! Book your hotel room early. View Hofstra rates at nearby hotels.
FAMILY WEEKEND PROGRAM BELOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Friday, October 16, 2026
| 6-8 p.m. | Check-In and View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes |
| 6-7 p.m. | Campus Tour |
| 6-8 p.m. | Hofstra Volleyball vs Northeastern University |
| 7-9 p.m. | all Festival Pride Court Showcase Student Talent Show |
Saturday, October 17, 2026
| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Check-In |
| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Grab and Go Breakfast |
| 10:30-12:30 p.m. | Faculty Lecture, Arboretum Tour, Spirit Support Showcase |
| 12n-2 p.m. | Pride Expo Student Carnival |
| 2-3 p.m. | Fun and Prizes Family Reception |
| 2-4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs Monmouth University |
| 3-5 p.m. | Volleyball vs Northeastern University |
| 3-8 p.m. | Fall Festival Concert and Carnival – with All-Inclusive Fee |
Sunday, October 18, 2026
| 10-11 a.m. | Fun Walk on Campus – Sponsored by Parent and Family Council |
| 10-3 p.m. | Open Fitness Center |
| 1-3 p.m. | Hofstra Field Hockey vs Columbia University |
| 1-3 p.m. | Hofstra Women’s Soccer vs Monmouth University |
Religious Services
Muslim Community: Friday afternoon – Jummah Prayer
Jewish Community – Hillel: Friday services and dinner – extra cost
Catholic Community: Sunday Mass
Important Information About Fees, Wristbands, and Events:
The Family Weekend registration starts on August 27, 2026.
REGISTRATION FEES
(Choose one. Do not include your Hofstra student.)
FEE 1. Family Events Fee – $15 per person online, $25 per person on site With a purchase of the Family Events Fee, parents and family members of Hofstra students have free access to all Family Weekend events except the Fall Festival Concert and Carnival and Hillel Dinner.
FEE 2. All-Inclusive Fee – $50 per person online, $75 per person on site With a purchase of the All-Inclusive Fee, parents and family members of Hofstra students have free access to all Family Weekend events except the Hillel Dinner.
HOFSTRA CAN ISSUE NO REFUNDS FOR PURCHASED FEES AND WRISTBANDS. The pre-registration at lower prices ends on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Families will be able to purchase tickets at full prices on site on the day of the event.
We do not issue or mail the purchased registration tickets home. You will receive an automated purchase confirmation email. Your name will be on the check-in list and you will receive your registration materials at the check-in area in the Atrium, Mack Student Center. The purchaser should present their photo ID card or the confirmation email to pick up their registration packet.
Children aged 12 and older pay adult prices. Children 11 years of age and under are free for all events but children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
DO NOT PURCHASE A WRISTBAND/TICKET FOR YOUR HOFSTRA STUDENT. Hofstra students attend all events for free but must check in at Hofstra USA, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday to receive their free wristbands to be able to be admitted to the Concert and Carnival. Students must have their EventPass on their phone and must check in no later than 6 p.m.
PARENT AND FAMILY COUNCIL DOOR PRIZES
Every registered family will receive a free door prize ticket (one per family) to enter the Parent and Family Council Door Prizes drawing. You will be able to view the beautiful baskets at the check-in area in the Student Center Atrium on Friday and Saturday.
FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT AND CARNIVAL
The Fall Festival Concert and Carnival take place in an open field, rain or shine. Please bring your lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, and your other wet- and hot-weather gear. Food will be available for purchase on the field. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONCERT MAY CONTAIN STRONG LANGUAGE. The Carnival is concurrent with the Concert and offers activities and rides for younger and older children.
If you have questions about Family Weekend, please call Parent and Family Programs at 516-463-4698 or email parents@hofstra.edu.
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