Family Weekend is back at St. John Fisher University! Happening Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20, Family Weekend promises to offer fun for the whole family.
Early bird tickets are now available for purchase for $15 per family ($20 per family after Friday, Oct. 11). Bring the whole family for a weekend of Fisher fun with food, music, games, and more!
Check out the full weekend itinerary:
Friday, Oct. 18
Wearhouse Sale
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium
Browse the many vendors and pick up a fun, new item at the “wearhouse” sale!
Check-In Table & Explore Rochester
3 to 6 p.m., Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium
Check in with the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to get your tote bag, pick up your Food Truck Rodeo tickets, and ask any questions you have about Family Weekend! Stop by the Visit Rochester table next to check-in to learn about things you can do in Rochester, and then go explore.
Sam Patch Boat Cruise
4:45 to 6:30 p.m., Sam Patch Ticket Office (12 Schoen Place, Pittsford)
Enjoy a scenic boat tour along the historic Erie Canal. You’ll learn about the history of Rochester’s waterways, see beautiful sights along the canal, and have a chance to explore the Village of Pittsford before or after the tour. A cash bar will be available on board. Tickets ($10 per person) must be purchased in advance through Family Weekend registration.
Dinner
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Ward-Haffey Dining Hall
Enjoy a discounted rate in the dining hall, or visit one of Rochester’s many incredible restaurants (a list of Fisher favorites is below).
Twisted Trivia with Game Night Roc
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall
Join Game Night Roc for a night of trivia with a few fun twists and classic Fisher favorite foods! Tickets ($3 per person) must be purchased in advance through Family Weekend registration.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Wearhouse Sale
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium
Browse the many vendors and pick up a fun, new item at the “wearhouse” sale!
Brunch
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ward-Haffey Dining Hall
Enjoy a discounted rate with the No. 1 campus dining in New York state (according to Niche.com).
Check-In Table
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium
Check in with the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to get your tote bag, pick up your Food Truck Rodeo tickets, and ask any questions you have about Family Weekend!
Campus Walking Tour
10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium
Join University Archivist Nancy Greco for a walking tour around campus! You’ll learn fun facts and interesting history about Fisher!
Parking Lot Party and Fisher Field Hockey
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Growney Stadium
Enjoy snacks and a limited-edition giveaway before cheering on the Fisher field hockey team as they face off against Hartwick College.
Fall Fest
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Various Campus Locations
Celebrate all things fall with pumpkin painting, hay rides, board games, crafts, kettle corn, apple cider, donuts, and more! Find refreshments on Upper Quad, pick-up the Hay Ride in M Lot, enjoy crafts and games at the Terrace at Tepas Commons, and sit for a complimentary family portrait in LeChase Commons.
Parking Lot Party and Fisher Football
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Growney Stadium
Enjoy snacks and a limited-edition giveaway before Fisher football takes on Hartwick College at 3 p.m.
Food Truck Rodeo
5 to 7 p.m., Upper Quad and the Terrace at Tepas Commons
Get dinner from a food truck and enjoy live music from Fisher’s very own employee band, Big Tuna and the Fishermen! There will also be s’mores and lawn games. Food truck tickets ($10) must be purchased in advance through Family Weekend registration.
Parking Lot Party and Fisher Soccer
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Growney Stadium
Enjoy snacks and a limited-edition giveaway before the women’s soccer team plays Hartwick College under the lights at Growney.
Arts Center at Murphy Hall Open House
7 to 8 p.m., Arts Center at Murphy Hall
Celebrate the new arts center on campus! Take a tour of the black box theater and its surrounding practice rooms, explore the resources that students have access to, and learn about upcoming performances by student groups!
Danny H: Comedy Magician
8 to 9:30 p.m., Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall
Danny H is an award-winning magician that puts on a hilarious, mind-blowing magic and
mentalism show! His unique blend of magic and comedy has entertained audiences all over the
country. Prepare to laugh, cry, and be amazed with Danny’s unique take on the art of magic!
Movie Night: “Knives Out”
8 to 10 p.m., Basil Hall 135
Family drama takes center stage in, “Knives Out,” a modern murder mystery starring Daniel Craig alongside an exceptional ensemble cast. Popcorn will be provided!
Sunday, Oct. 20
Annual Teddi Trot
Time TBD, Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center
Grab the family for a fun color run/walk while supporting the Teddi Dance for Love Committee.
Catholic Mass
10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great
Brunch
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ward-Haffey Dining Hall
Enjoy a discounted rate with the No. 1 campus dining in New York state (according to Niche.com).
Pastries with the President
11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Cleary Family Auditorium in Kearney Hall
Join President Rooney for brief remarks followed by pastries and coffee!
Bills Game Watch Party
1 to 4 p.m., Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge
Watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Tennessee Titans! Pizza will be provided.
Dine Around Recommendations from the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership:
Looking to dine off campus during Family Weekend? The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership offers this curated list of some of Rochester’s best restaurants, including Adelita’s Mexican Cocina, Aladdin’s Natural Eatery, Atlas Eats, Avvino, Bennucci’s, Bitter Honey, Branca Midtown, Cheesecake Factory, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Dogtown, Dorado, Ferrari Pizza, Fiamma Centro, Fiorella, Furoshiki, Good Luck, Jeremiah’s Tavern, Jine’s Restaurant, Lemoncello, Lento, Levantine’s, Neno’s, Native Eatery and Bar, New York Beer Project, Nosh, OG Dumpling House, Old Pueblo Grill, Owl House, Pane Vino on the River, Peels On Wheels Pizza, Perlo’s, Petit Poutinerie, Pi Craft Pizza, Pittsford Pub & Grille, Pontillo’s Bushnell’s Basin, Red Fern, REDD Rochester, Richardson’s Canal House, ROAM Cafe, Szechuan Opera, Simply Crepes, Sinbad’s, Swillburger, Taichi Bubble Tea, Tandoor of India, Tavos, Thali of India, The Gatehouse, The King and I, The Mad Hatter, The Original Steve’s Diner, The Revelry, TRATA, Tully’s Good Times, Umai Revolving Sushi, Vern’s, Village Bakery, and Wildflour.
A version of this article was published on St. John Fisher University’s News & Events website.
