
Family Weekends

Four times each year, Ohio University welcomes families and friends to reconnect with their college students on the Athens Campus. Family Weekends offer a wide range of activities, from sporting events to outdoor adventures to concerts and performing arts. More information for each weekend will become available as they get closer.
2025–2026 Family Weekends
Family Weekend
Sept. 19-21, 2025
Dads Weekend
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
Sibs Weekend
Feb. 6-8, 2026
Moms Weekend
April 10-12, 2026
Events
Please view the full calendar for all events. This page only offers a preview of what is planned for each weekend.
Family Weekend-Families Eat Free at the Dining Halls!
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
All Day
event location
Nelson Commons
Commuter Pot It Like Its Hot
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
event location
Living Learning Center
Art & Process Exhibition Opening Reception
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
event location
Kennedy Museum of Art
Bobcat Family Welcome
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
event location
College Green
Family Weekend: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 50th Anniversary
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
event location
Athena Cinema
Fridays Live! Hosted by Will Miller S55E01
event date
Friday, September 19
event time
8:00 PM — 10:00 PM
event location
RTV Communications Building
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