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Hofstra’s Family Weekend is scheduled for Friday, October 17-Sunday, October 19, 2025. We are excited to welcome you again to our beautiful campus! Book your hotel room early. View nearby hotels with Hofstra rates.
FAMILY WEEKEND 2025
THE FAMILY WEEKEND PROGRAM BELOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Friday, October 17, 2025
6-8 p.m. Check-in and View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes
8-10 p.m. Pride Court Showcase Student Talent Show
Saturday, October 18, 2025
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Check-in
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes
9:15-10:15 a.m. Family Breakfast and Student Performances
10:30-12:20 Faculty Lectures, Museum Tours, Spirit Support Showcase, Arboretum Tour
Noon-2 p.m. Pride Expo Student Groups’ Booths
2-3 p.m. Drawing of Door Prizes
2-7 p.m. Fall Festival Concert and Carnival (included in All Inclusive Fee)
Sunday, October 19, 2025
10 a.m. -3 p.m. Open Fitness Center
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Exact times will be posted closer to the event.
Hillel: Friday services and dinner
Protestant Community: Sunday Gathering
Catholic Community: Sunday Mass
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FEES, WRISTBANDS, AND EVENTS:
The Family Weekend registration starts in August 2025.
REGISTRATION FEES (Choose one; do not include your Hofstra student):
FEE 1. Family Events - $15 per person online, $25 per person on site
With the Family Events fee, parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events except the Fall Festival Concert and Carnival.
FEE 2. All-Inclusive Family Weekend - $50 per person online, $75 per person on site
With the All-Inclusive Fee, parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events.
Please make sure to consult the Family Weekend Program prior to purchasing your registration since HOFSTRA CAN ISSUE NO REFUNDS FOR PURCHASED FEES AND WRISTBANDS. The online pre-registration at lower prices ends on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Families will be able to purchase tickets at full prices on site on the day of the event.
DO NOT PURCHASE A WRISTBAND/TICKET FOR YOUR HOFSTRA STUDENTS Hofstra students attend all events for free but must check in at the Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday to receive wristbands to be able to be admitted to the Concert and Carnival. Students must have their EventPass on their phone and must check in by 5 p.m.
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 Mack Student Center, Multipurpose Room . 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. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
If you have any questions, please call the Parent and Family Programs at (516) 463-4698 or email parents@hofstra.edu.
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 Multipurpose Room on Friday and Saturday. Throughout the weekend, Parent and Family Council is happy to provide an opportunity to win big prizes, connect to other families, and learn how to get engaged with other Parent and Family Council projects.
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 ADULT CONTENT. The Carnival 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.