Friday October 24 - Sunday October 26
Visit your student at UNH and celebrate being part of the Wildcat Family! Family Weekend is a wonderful chance to explore campus and experience more of life at UNH through student performances, demonstrations, family friendly programming, and many sporting events.
Details about registering and purchasing tickets to various Family Weekend events will be shared over the summer.
Scroll down for our Frequently Asked Questions
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Family Weekend Photo Booth
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Post-Game Dinner at Family Weekend
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Families Tailgating at Family Weekend
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Family Weekend Photo Booth
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Family Weekend Comedy Show
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A Capella performance at the Family Weekend Dinner
What to Expect
The programming at Family Weekend changes each year and we are still building the 2025 schedule, but we have a few traditions that you can expect for 2025:
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Friday Night Comedy Show- Performer to be announced soon
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Wildcat Welcome Area- Hosted by UNH Parent Council, we encourage all attendees to stop by to grab a refreshment, pickup a Family Weekend souvenir, grab a photo with your student in our Photobooth, and enter in our yearly giveaway!
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Pumpkin Painting- A UNH Family favorite! You and your student can paint wooden pumpkins that can be brought home or hung on the door of your residence hall room.
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UNH Athletic Events- Saturday is UNH’s Football Game against William & Mary, tickets can be purchased through UNH Athletics
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Family Bingo- Everyone loves BINGO, especially Wildcats!
Frequently Asked Questions
Information on Family Weekend registration will be shared this summer.
Do I need to register for Family Weekend if I’m not attending any ticketed events?
Yes, we encourage everyone to register. Registration helps us keep you informed about the schedule and provides you with a small UNH gift and a discounted ticket for our dining halls.
Most Family Weekend events are free! However, if you wish to attend the meals, football, or hockey games, you will need to purchase tickets in advance.
No, Family Weekend is open to the parents and families of all students, not just those new to UNH.
Family Weekend will proceed rain or shine. Please check the weather and plan accordingly. Any schedule changes due to rain will be posted online.
No. Tickets to any Athletic events including the Football game and Tailgating must be purchased through Athletics.
