Family Day 2024
The University of New Haven invites you to join us for Family Day 2024! Activities will be available around campus. This event is open to people of all ages.
The cost of Family Day tickets is $35 per person. University of New Haven students and children under 10 years old must register for tickets, but they are free of cost.
Tickets will be on sale until Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12 noon, or until sold out. Refund requests may be made up until 7 days before the event.
Your Family Day ticket will include access to events listed on the Family Day schedule, athletic games (excluding Football), continental breakfast, and lunch in one of our on campus dining facilities. Tickets for the Charger's home opening Football game will be available on Eventbrite for an additional cost.
Available Family Day parking lots and shuttle stops are shown on our Interactive Parking Map for Family Day 2024.
Looking for a place to stay? Visit this page for a listing of nearby hotels.
If you have questions about Family Day, please contact the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation at (203) 479-4582 or email CSELO@mblayst.com. Schedule is subject to change. All events are first come, first served.
Welcome Night: Friday, September 20, 2024
Schedule is subject to change. All events are first come, first served.
While no fee is required to attend this event on September 20, we do ask that you RSVP by selecting the “Friday Family Outdoor Movie Night (9/20/24)” add-on ticket for each member of your party in EventBrite.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 10 p.m. | Friday Family Movie Night- “IF” Kick off Family Day 2024 festivities with an outdoor movie on the Bixler/Gerber Quad. Enjoy “If” with friends and family- popcorn provided! We encourage you all to bring chairs, blankets, or towels for your comfort! “IF” Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends -- and what she does with that superpower -- as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. Rated PG. |
Bixler/Gerber Quad |
Family Day: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Schedule is subject to change. All events are first come, first served.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Check In Check in for the day to receive your Family Day items including meal vouchers, Football tickets and activity bracelets. Light continental breakfast will be provided. |
Beckerman Recreation Center |
| 10 a.m. | SCOPE's Family Fun Day! Take time to take pride in being a Charger with your family. Join SCOPE for tie-dye, balloon animals, caricatures and more! You can even get face paint ready for the big game! |
Bixler/Gerber Quad |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shuttles to North Campus for Football Game Shuttles will be available from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Bus Pick Up in front of Maxcy Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | President's Hour: Fun Facts and University Updates Get ready for some fun and interactive engagement with our President, Jens Frederiksen, followed by a State of the University address. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about the latest updates and plans for the university and to ask any questions you might have. Plus, be one of the first 300 families to participate, and you'll receive a special Bluetooth speaker. Don't miss out on this exciting event—it's a great way to connect, learn, and enjoy some Charger spirit! |
Beckerman Recreation Center |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Chase for Charlie Find recent locations Charlie has visited around campus using clues gathered from previous locations! Find Charlie, be entered into a giveaway! |
Rec Center Patio |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 11:45 a.m. | March to North Campus Join the University of New Haven Marching Band as they charge to DellaCamera Stadium to cheer on the football team! |
Meet at Maxcy Hall (facing the Charlie horse statue) |
| 12 p.m. | Power On Photo Fun Strike a pose! Capture the moment in our photo booth and create your own frame to take this memory of Family Day with you! |
Maxcy Quad |
| 1 p.m. | New Haven Football v. Franklin Pierce Tickets for families and guests may be purchased in advance via EventBrite! Current University students may attend for no additional charge. |
DellaCamera Stadium |
| 1 p.m. | Family Friendly Trivia Join us for a fun-filled trivia games with the Dean of Students Office! Test your knowledge on a variety of exciting topics and enjoy friendly competition with family and friends. Everyone is welcome to participate, so let’s see who’s the trivia champion! Games will be hosted in two rounds, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. |
Peterson Auditorium (Bergami 307) |
| 2 p.m. | Cupcake Decorating Join the Resident Assistants and Residence Hall Association for Cupcake Decorating! Grab a sweet treat and make your own edible memento of the day. |
Alumni Lounge, Bartels Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Giant Volleyball Come join us and play Giant Volleyball on the MAC with ChargerREC! Pick up a game and play against yourselves or other families, all experience levels welcome. |
Beckerman Recreation Center |
| 3 p.m. | Spades & Bridges: Connecting Cards and Cultures Join us for a dynamic Spades tournament! This engaging game of strategy and skill is fun and interactive for students and families to come together and foster connections. Through the universal language of card games, participants can bridge cultural gaps, build new relationships, and strengthen the sense of community on campus. |
Bergami Center Lobby |
| 3 p.m. | Totes ‘n Treats Spend your afternoon decorating a custom tote (perhaps a little Charger Pride?) and enjoy a sweet treat! |
Celantano Quad |
| 5 p.m. | Charger Family Feud Think your family has what it takes to outsmart other families? Join SCOPE in competing head-to-head in trivia to see which family is the smartest. Prizes will be given to players, and a grand prize will be given to the winning team. |
Bucknall Theater |
| 5 - 9 p.m. | Charlie’s Hangout Open Game Night Visit our campus game room, Charlie’s Hangout, and challenge your family and friends to classic games! |
Charlie’s Hangout (Game Room located in Bergami Hall, next to Moe’s/WoW) |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Blacklight Bowling and Mini Golf Enjoy a glowing night of bowling and mini golf in the German Club! |
German Club |
| 7 p.m. | New Haven Men’s Soccer v. Saint Michael’s | Kathy Zolad Stadium (Free Admission! No additional tickets needed) |
| 7 p.m. | New Haven Field Hockey v. Franklin Pierce | DellaCamera Stadium (Free Admission! No additional tickets needed) |