Save the date for Family Weekend:
September 27th - September 29th, 2024
Family Weekend is an annual weekend each fall for parents and families to connect with their students, Marquette, and the city of Milwaukee. Events are open to all family members of Marquette students.
Family Weekend includes many types of activities that allow you to explore Marquette and Milwaukee! You can decide if you'd like to explore the campus scene, venture out for fun in the city, or a little of both. Many events are free and do not require advanced registration.
Tickets for events are currently live!
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~A Few Family Weekend Highlights~
The Haggerty Museum of Art - Friday, September 27th, 5 p.m.
Concealed Language: A Plea for Help
A Choral Concert by The Marquette University Chorus
LOVELLSTRONG Legacy Run - Saturday, September 28th, check-in at 8 a.m.
Location: Starts outside the Alumni Memorial Union on Eckstein Common
Don your blue and gold to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Michael R. Lovell, Marquette’s 24th president. The 2.4 mile route takes participants through central campus to Valley Fields and back. This free walk/run is not a timed event, and the route follows sidewalks and pathways.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m. All participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast in Eckstein Common following the walk/run while food lasts, sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
Pancake Feed - Saturday, September 28th, 9:15 a.m.
Location: Eckstein Common (east side of AMU)
Join Campus Activities Board for breakfast as we welcome families to campus. Food will be served at 9:15 a.m. and available while supplies last. Rain site is AMU Marquette Place.
Annual Family Weekend Mass – Sunday, September 29th, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Church of the Gesu
Join us for this annual mass, celebrated with the Gesu Parish community! With our neighbors at Gesu Parish, we offer thanks to God and receive many blessings on us and our families. All are welcome!
Parking - structures 1 (749 N. 16th St) & 2 (1240 W. Wells Street) will be open noon on Friday, 9/27 until 4pm Sunday, 9/29
Looking for some additional Milwaukee things to do?
Check out the New Student and Family Programs guide to Milwaukee for fun excursion around the city and our favorite local restaurants.
Also Check Out ~ Doors Open Milwaukee
Check out over 140 locations throughout the metro location that are free to tour during Doors Open Milwaukee.
Marquette New Student & Family Guide
Be sure to utilize this resource as your one-stop shop for all new student and family information including schedules, maps, handouts, and more. The Marquette Guide will be used throughout Family Weekend and the 2024 -2025 academic year!
Download the Marquette app to your phone by going directly to the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play Store and searching for Marquette Guide!
For questions regarding Family Weekend, please contact the Office of Student Development at newstudentprogs@marquette.edu or (414) 288-1412.
