Family & Friends Weekend

1. Under New User, select ‘Register for a Program’.
2. Select ‘2024 Family & Friends Weekend (October 25-27, 2024)’.
3. Select ‘Continue’.
4. Complete all required participant details.
5. Select your T-shirt size.
6. Select quantity for any add-on options, if desired.
7. Select ‘Continue’ or ‘Register Another Person’ if you need to add additional participants.
8. Accept or Decline the Registration Fee Protection option.
9. Select the ‘Credit Card’ button and enter your credit card information.
10. Select ‘Review’ to ensure all details are correct.
11. Select ‘Complete Registration’ to finalize your submission.

Explore with VR!
Hosted by Pullium Center for International Education & The Center for Student Success
Step into a new world of travel and tutoring using virtual reality (VR)! Use the meta quest to explore locations such as Machu Picchu, Paris, and more! See anatomy and physiology come to life as you explore the skeletal system! Engaging experiences in tutoring and travel are opportunities that all Queens students have access to. Come try it out!
3:30-6:00 p.m. | Knight Crane Hall – 1st Floor Lobby

The Royal Welcome: Family Weekend Check-In
Kick off the weekend by checking in and picking up your Family & Friends weekend t-shirt and event tickets.
4:00-6:00 p.m. | Queens Hall Parlor

Dessert Delights & Campus Insights
Join Queens University senior leadership, faculty, and staff for a delightful afternoon filled with delicious desserts and engaging conversations. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with the campus community in a relaxed and sweet setting!

Menu includes: seasonal shortbreads, mini cheesecakes, chocolate truffles, lemonade, and iced water
5:00-6:00 p.m. | Queens Hall – Hall Brown Terrace

Fall Festival
Hosted by the Campus Union Board
Enjoy an evening of fun fall activities, including games, music, food trucks, and seasonal treats. Great for the whole family!
5:00-7:00 p.m. | Residential Quad

Sip into Creativity
Hosted by QUAC (QU Art Club)
Relax and unwind while you paint a canvas, enjoy light refreshments, sip on wine and non-alcoholic beverages and listen to smooth jazz. All materials will be provided. Limited space available. Additional Registration is required. Includes 2 drink tickets.

Menu includes: fruit & cheese board display, lemonade, iced water, and choice of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio
7:00-9:00 p.m. | Levine Center – Claudia Belk Room | $20 per person

Makin’ Cake
In her show, Makin’ Cake, Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton uses the history of baking to explore race, culture, and class in a refreshing and fun way. It is multimedia storytelling filled with aha-moments and poignant vignettes, and two on-stage bakers serving engaging audiences in a conversation about equity in America. Part history lesson, part social science revelation, Makin’ Cake is a short story about America’s sweet tooth with a cake reception immediately following the performance. Get tickets now!
7:30 p.m. | Gambrell Center – Sandra Levine Theatre | $20-35, $15 Students

The Royal Welcome:  Family Weekend Check-In
Kick off the weekend by checking in and picking up your Family & Friends weekend t-shirt and event tickets.
8:00-9:00 a.m. | Queens Hall Parlor

President’s Coffee Meet & Mingle
Join President Dan Lugo and Mrs. Tina Lugo for an informal coffee meet-and-greet. Meet university leadership and mingle with other families and friends.

Menu includes: seasonal fruit, cinnamon rolls, baked muffins, coffee (regular and decaf), iced water, and orange juice
9:00-10:30 a.m. | Queens Hall Parlor

Desayuno
Hosted by the DICE, Student Engagement, and the Vice President of Student Life
Join DICE, Student Engagement, and VP Flores for a delicious Latinx-style breakfast and spend quality time with friends, family, staff, and faculty! Build community by playing Loteria and other Latinx games, enjoy cross-cultural music, and hear from staff about the year.

¡Únase a DICE, Student Engagement y VP Flores para disfrutar de un delicioso desayuno estilo latino y pasar tiempo de calidad con amigos, familiares, personal y profesores! Construya una comunidad jugando a la Lotería y otros juegos latinos, y disfrute de la música intercultural!
10:00-11:30 a.m. | Hall Brown Overcash (HBO) Hall – Rex’s Lair

Annual Family Cookout
Hosted by the Black Student Union & The Division of Student Life
It’s a time to bring family, friends, and students together for a traditional “cookout.” Join us for a cookout on the Lawn while enjoying live music, family competitions and more. *Please wear your Family & Friends Weekend T-Shirt
12:00-3:00 p.m. | Levine Lawn

Frame the Fun
Create unforgettable memories with a special family photo! A photographer will be on hand to capture your family’s best moments. Be sure to sign up for a timeslot during the cookout and take home a beautiful keepsake to remember this exciting weekend!
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Levine Lawn or Claudia Belk

Get to Know FSL
Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
Join us for a fun-filled painting session and discover all the exciting things the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) community has been up to this semester! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, create, and enjoy some refreshments.
3:00-4:00 p.m. | Residential Quad at the Clocktower

Men’s Soccer Game: Queens vs University of North Florida – Senior Night
Cheer on the Royals and help us celebrate our Men’s Soccer seniors as they face off against the University of North Florida in an exciting soccer match under the lights! Purchase your tickets now!
6:00 p.m. | Queens Sports Complex – Dickson Field

The Queen City Experience
Discover the best of Charlotte with this exciting “Queen City Experience”! Families and friends can choose from three unique events, each showcasing the city’s rich culture, history, and culinary scene. Come explore all that the Queen City has to offer!

Please note that transportation is not included, and costs for each event are separate.

• The Dinner Detective – 6:00-8:30 p.m.
  Show Script: “A Noteworthy Crime”
  Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/SouthPark, 4808 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 Purchase tickets now!
• The Official 7th Annual Charlotte Halloween Bar Crawl – 4:00-10:00 p.m.
  Purchase tickets now!
• Zoltan Kaszas – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  The Comedy Zone Charlotte, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd. B3 Charlotte NC 28206
  Purchase tickets now!

BINGO Bash
Get ready for an exciting evening of BINGO! Enjoy fun games, great company, and the chance to win fantastic prizes for both students and families. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
8:00-10:00 p.m. | Trexler – Young Dining Hall

Field Hockey Game: Queens vs Lock Haven University
Cheer on the Royals as they face off against Lock Haven University in an exciting field hockey match!
10:00 a.m. | Queens Sports Complex – Bessant Field

Farewell Brunch
Join us for a delightful farewell brunch to wrap up Family & Friends Weekend! Savor a delicious meal while sharing stories and memories with new and old friends before heading home — don’t miss out on this perfect send-off!

Limited space available. Additional Registration is required.

Menu includes: pancakes, French toast, seasonal breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey breakfast sausage, seasonal fruit, orange juice, coffee (regular & decaf) and water
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Levine Center – Claudia Belk | $20 per person