Schedule & Registration
Note About Registration
The registration links for each event will be posted below the event description. You do not need to register for the overall weekend, just the events that you would like attend. If there is no registration link listed for an event, it is free/not ticketed and you may come and go as you please. Please note that events marked by a star (*) icon are by invitation only.
Events that require registration below: Messina Teach-in, *Alumni Reception and Pinning Ceremony, Dueling Pianos Event
This schedule is to serve as the most up to date version, but is subject to change at any time. Keep an eye on your email inbox and our Family Connection portal for more information!
How to Register for Family Weekend Events
In order to register for our Family Weekend events that require registration, you'll first need to set up an account on The Bridge. Students have automatic access to the platform, so they may register their family for the weekend's events if they'd like. Otherwise, if you are a family member who would like to register your family for our events, please see the step-by-step guide linked below.
READ ME FIRST: How to Set Up a Bridge Guest Account
Welcome Families and Friends
Take your time traveling to Baltimore, get something good to eat, and have a great nights rest.... there is lots of fun to be had tomorrow!Meet & Greet with Residence Life & Housing
9 - 11:00a.m., Maryland Hall Circle
The RLH Team is excited to connect with you while you are on campus. Stop by the Residence Life and Housing Tent for some free giveaways.
This event is open to all.
Donuts With the Deans
9:30 - 11 a.m., Fernandez Center Patio (Rain Loc. Green & Grey Café inside Fernandez Center)
Enjoy free pastries and coffee and get to know the some of the members of the Dean of Students office.
This event is open to all.
Messina Family Teach-In
11 am- 12:00p.m., TBD
Want to see what it's like taking classes at Loyola? Messina is offering a modified Enrichment Session to give families a look into their students' academic experience. Join us for our 50-minute "Introduction to Baltimore" session and see how Loyola promotes learning both in and out of the classroom.
This event is open to all.
Thrive Center Tailgate*
12p.m. - 2:00p.m., McGuire Hall
Students and families are invited to join the Thrive Center for Student Success during Loyola Family Weekend to meet and engage with the campus community. Our theme this year is Thriving Together through Community and Belonging.
Stay tuned for registration information!
Featured Game: TBD
Caricatures and Community
1 - 5:00p.m., Location TBD
Join Residence Life and Housing for FREE family portrait caricatures and other interactive activities!
*This event is first come, first served*
Family Weekend T-Shirt Sales
1 - 5:00p.m., Boulder Atrium (1st floor of Student Center)
Pick up your special "Family Weekend 2026" T-shirt for only $15 while supplies last!
*This event is first come, first served*
Student Performance Showcase
2 - 3:00p.m., McManus Theatre
Kick back and enjoy a musical showcase put on by a few of our performing arts groups! This event is free and is first come first served, so be sure to get your seat early!
First Generation Sibling Fun*
2 - 4:00p.m., Loyola Notre Dame Library
This event is meant to celebrate first generation students and their families.
*Invitations will be sent to invited students. For questions, please contact Heidi Fuentes at hlfuentes@loyola.edu.
Afternoon Coffee/Tea Break Station
2- 4:00p.m., Boulder Atrium (1st floor of Student Center)
Waiting for a t-shirt or caricature drawing? Need a little spark after a long morning? Stop by for an afternoon pick-me-up while supplies last!
*This event is first come, first served*
40th Annual Alumni Family Reception*
3 - 4:30p.m., Rev. Brian F Linnane, S.J. Alumni House (Rain Loc. The Study on top floor of Jenkins Hall)
A Family Weekend tradition, this distinct event honors the dedication and continued
support of a Loyola education by alumni and their families. During the reception,
families will celebrate by having the Loyola alumni family member pin the current
Loyola student with a special Loyola pin. Registration is required.
*This event is reserved for current students with a relative who attended Loyola or
Mount St. Agnes
We will send invitations to the legacy families, but if a family does not receive the invite, they can still register for the event. But those with questions can contact alumni@loyola.edu
Already received an invitation? Register Here!
Saturday Vigil Mass
4:30p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Featured Event: Dueling Pianos Social
7 to 10:00p.m., McGuire Hall
Join us on campus for an interactive show, snacks, and fun! This show was a "must bring back" from about 8 years ago, so we are excited to feature their return to Loyola.
Sunday Morning Mass
11a.m. - 12:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Goodbye from the Evergreens
12 - 1:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel Patio
Meet some of our wonderful Evergreen staff as they send you off with some light refreshments!
This event is open to all.
Sunday Evening Mass
5 to 6:00p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola Community in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
This event is open to all.
Self-Led Campus Tours
All Weekend Long. Various Locations
Grab a map from one of our various stations around campus and explore our beautiful Evergreen Campus!
Open Hours at the F.A.C.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitness and Aquatic Center
Join us at the Fitness and Aquatic Center (F.A.C.) for free open hours to explore the facility, play some pickleball, or get a good workout in! We'll also be hosting a tournament featuring our Men's Club Volleyball team, stop by and cheer them on!
Visit the Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Noon to 4 p.m. All Weekend Long, Julio Fine Arts Gallery
Swing by the Julio Fine Arts Gallery (located between Starbucks and McManus Theatre) to see some incredible art pieces created by students and local Baltimore artists!
NEW!: Visit the Evergreen Museum and Library
11a.m. to 4 p.m. All Weekend Long, 4545 N. Charles Street (just north of campus)
FREE for Loyola students, $5 for visitors to museum and gardens area
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful community experience, a place to reflect, or simply a chance to enjoy nature, Evergreen provides a wonderful opportunity to connect, recharge, and practice wellbeing. To find more information, click here for the museum and gardens website.
NEW!: Interfaith Prayer Space
Fava Chapel - Hammerman Hall
Family Weekend 2026
Join us for Family Weekend, October 2nd - 4th!Registration for all events will open in early August, and an email will be sent to all families with the information.
Questions?
New Student and Family Programsnsfp@loyola.edu
Thrive Center for Student Success
thrivecenter@loyola.edu
Residence Life & Housing
residencelife@loyola.edu
Messina
messina@loyola.edu
Office of Alumni Engagement
alumni@loyola.edu
First-Generation Students
hlfuentes@loyola.edu
Campus Ministry
campusministry@loyola.edu