Weekend Schedule
We're thrilled to welcome families to campus for Family Weekend 2022. You'll find plenty of opportunities to explore campus and spend time with your Miami student!
Friday, October 21
Recreation Center Open
6 a.m.–8 p.m., Recreation Center
All parents, family members, and guests visiting Oxford for Family Weekend are welcome to visit the Rec Center for the special rate of $6 per person, per day. Visitors are welcome to use the fitness center, basketball courts, indoor tract, aquatic center and more! Learn more about the Recreation Center.
Brick & Ivy Campus Store Open
8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Shriver Center
What Family Weekend would be complete without getting some Miami gear for the whole family? Brick & Ivy is open extended hours with exclusive in-store promotions. Preview the deals »
Miami University Art Museum Galleries Open
10 a.m.-5 p.m., 801 S. Patterson Ave.
Featured Exhibitions include: Department of Art Faculty & Alumni Exhibition, Art History at-a-Glance and Global Perspectives. The Miami University Art Museum is FREE and open to all, with on-site parking.
Family Weekend Welcome Center
1-3 p.m., Armstrong Student Center, Atrium
Kick off Family Weekend by visiting Miami Activities and Programming in the Armstrong Student Center. Grab a sweet treat, pick up your Family Weekend ticket package gift, and get all the information your family might need to make sure you have an awesome weekend!
Since Time Immemorial...The Place of the Miamis
1-4 p.m., Walter Havighurst Special Collections, King Library 3rd Floor
In 1972 Chief Forest Olds of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma made an unexpected visit to Miami University. He came to Oxford to learn about the university that carried his Tribe’s name. Drawing primarily on items in the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, this exhibition, curated by the Myaamia Center, explores the history of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and their relationship with Miami University. Stop in to learn more about this unique partnership that now spans five decades. The Myaamia Center will host a Curator’s Tour with staff on hand to answer your questions.
Meet the Honors College Staff
4-5 p.m., Young Hall and Hillcrest Hall Lawn
Stop by, enjoy some apple cider and treats, and say hello to the Residential Honors College advisors and Director, Dr. Zeb Baker. We are excited to welcome you to our Miami community! Learn more about the Honors College »
Family Weekend Picnic
5-7 p.m., Academic Quad (near Harrison Hall)
You're invited! Bring your family or friends to the Family Weekend Picnic on Academic Quad near Harrison Hall. Enjoy music, lawn games, and food trucks with offerings from Red Sesame and Chicken Mac!
Family Weekend Shabbat Dinner at Hillel
6-8 p.m., Hillel, 11 W. Walnut St.
Enjoy services led by our Jewish Student Life intern team plus homemade dinner by Hillel and Kinneret Grill. We can't wait to host you at one of our biggest signature family events of the year! $5/student and $10/adult."}">Enjoy services led by our Jewish Student Life intern team plus homemade dinner by Hillel and Kinneret Grill. We can't wait to host you at one of our biggest signature family events of the year! $5/student and $10/adult.
Shabbat Dinner at Chabad House
7-8:30 p.m., Chabad House, 111 E. Spring St.
Can you handle an elegant five-course dinner that excites the spirit, satisfies the soul, and stuffs The Living Daylights out of your stomach? Think about it... tonight's Shabbat; let's call it a date. To RSVP, email chabad@MiamiOH.edu.
Family Weekend Magician featuring David Anthony
7-8:30 p.m., Wilks Theater in Armstrong Student Center
Bring your family to Wilks Theater in Armstrong Student Center to enjoy the mystery behind magic and laugh with a magician-comedy show featuring David Anthony! This show will be family friendly for all ages.
A Cappella All-Stars Concert
8 p.m., Hall Auditorium
They're back! Join Miami's premier a cappella ensembles for an exciting evening as Family Weekend begins! Featuring: The Miami Misfitz, Soul2Soul, The TrebleMakers, Open Fifth, and Just Duet.
Get your ticket now! Advanced purchase $5.00; purchase at the door $8.00.
Family Weekend Public Skate
8:15-9:15 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Gather your friends and family and head to the Goggin Ice Center for a public skating session! Great fun for all ages and experience levels and a perfect addition to a heart healthy lifestyle. This event is free for Miami University ID holders. Figure or hockey skates may be worn and both are available for rent in infant size 6 to adult 14 for $3.50. Skate Aids are available for kids ages 9 and under. Our aids are designed to encourage proper skate motion and safety for our new skaters. Free Wi-Fi available.
Saturday, October 22
Recreation Center Open
8 a.m.–6 p.m., Recreation Center
All parents, family members, and guests visiting Oxford for Homecoming are welcome to visit the Rec Center for the special rate of $6 per person, per day. Visitors are welcome to use the fitness center, basketball courts, indoor tract, aquatic center and more!
Fraternity and Sorority Life 5K benefiting TOPSS
8:30 a.m., Oxford Community Park (6801 Fairfield Road Oxford, OH 45056)
Miami University's Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Association are working together to support the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS) in their mission to alleviate hunger and support the nutrition-related well-being of those in need in the Talawanda School District. Join us for a morning run, jog, or walk around Oxford Community Park while supporting a great local cause!
Check-in will begin at 8 a.m.;the 5K run/walk will start at 8:30 a.m.
Registration to participate in the 5K as a runner or walker is $30 until October 21. Prices will increase for those who register after October 21.
Education Abroad Open House
9–11 a.m., MacMillan Hall Lobby
Families are invited to join the Education Abroad staff for coffee and donuts Saturday morning! Learn more about our academic programming and partnerships, and get answers to your questions about study abroad.
Oxford Farmers Market Uptown (OFMU)
9 a.m.–Noon, Uptown Parks
More than just produce, this award winning Farmers' Market has baked goods, little sprout kids activities, and artisan wares. Every Saturday morning, May thru November, Oxford Farmers Market Uptown hosts around 40 vendors, who share their gifts with our community. Make sure to stop by the Miami Activities and Programming table Uptown to learn more about upcoming events and get some MAP swag!
M.O.V.E. Outdoor Bootcamp
10-11 a.m., Lewis Place (310 E. High St.)
Join the Crawfords for a 45 minute cardio bootcamp led by Rec Group Fitness instructors. Open to everyone; family members are welcome! All participants will receive "Crawford Collection" giveaways.
Brick & Ivy Campus Store Open
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Shriver Center
What Family Weekend would be complete without getting some Miami gear for the whole family? Brick & Ivy is open extended hours with exclusive in-store promotions.
Center for Career Exploration and Success Open House
10:30 a.m.-noon, Center for Career Exploration and Success, Armstrong Student Center
Please join us for some free coffee and pastries! Chat with the Career Center staff about how your student can make the most of the Miami experience and get on track for career success. Check out our professional headshot booth! Feel free to come with or without your student.
Miami University Art Museum Galleries Open
Noon–5 p.m., 801 S. Patterson Ave.
Featured Exhibitions include: Department of Art Faculty & Alumni Exhibition, Art History at-a-Glance and Global Perspectives. The Miami University Art Museum is FREE and open to all, with on-site parking.
On Saturday, the Museum will have self-guided activities for all ages, including scratch art, ARTZOOM Contest, a Sculpture Park Scavenger Hunt, and coloring pages. A guided tour will be offered at 3 p.m.
Family Weekend Public Skate
3:15–5 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Gather your friends and family and head to the Goggin Ice Center for a public skating session! Great fun for all ages and experience levels and a perfect addition to a heart healthy lifestyle. This event is free for Miami University ID holders. Figure or hockey skates may be worn and both are available for rent in infant size 6 to adult 14 for $3.50. Skate Aids are available for kids ages 9 and under. Our aids are designed to encourage proper skate motion and safety for our new skaters. Free Wi-Fi available.
Football vs. Western Michigan
3:30 p.m., Fred C. Yager Stadium
Cheer on the RedHawks as they face Western Michigan! Purchase tickets online or by calling 513-529-4295. Learn more about the Friends & Family Ticket Package (not available for purchase on game day). In addition to being Family Weekend, it's also Senior Day and Cancer Awareness Day.
Love and Honor Cup
During the football game, Fred C. Yager Stadium
Nominees for the Love & Honor Cup must be seniors (Class of 2023) promote the values of Miami University, take pride in the University, represent the student body, and enhance the University as a whole through on-campus involvement, academic achievement, and community service.
Selection Process: Nominations were solicited September 6-30. Nominations may be submitted by students, faculty, staff, or community members. After soliciting nominations and applications, and interviewing candidates, a selection committee will choose up to 10 students for the final interview and voting process.
Finalists: After the selection committee narrows the field down to 10 finalists, voting will take place October 10-14, 2022. All Miami University students are eligible to cast votes, but each student may only vote once. The 10 finalists will be announced and presented at the Family Weekend football game and the top two vote recipients will be announced during that presentation.
Family Weekend Uptown Festival
7-10 p.m., Oxford Uptown Parks
Grab your friends and family then head Uptown Park to join Miami Activities and Programming for our Family Weekend festival! From ferris wheels and giant slides, to yummy funnel cakes, games and crafts, you don’t want to miss out on the memorable moments and fun! Make sure you’re following @Miami_MAP to see a sneak peak of what’s on the way!
RHA Bingo
8-10 p.m., Armstrong Student Center dining area (first floor)
Join the Residence Hall Association for a few exciting rounds of bingo. With plenty of Miami prizes for winners, you won't want to miss the fun.
Family Weekend Public Skate (18+)
9:30-11 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Gather your friends and family and head to the Goggin Ice Center for a public skating session! Great fun for all ages and experience levels and a perfect addition to a heart healthy lifestyle. This event is free for Miami University ID holders. Figure or hockey skates may be worn and both are available for rent in infant size 6 to adult 14 for $3.50.
Sunday, October 23
Evans Scholars Pancake Breakfast for Melanoma Research
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Phi Delt Gates
Stop by the Phi Delt Gates to purchase pancakes from the Evans Scholars in support of Melanoma Cancer Research. All proceeds go to a great cause!
Family Weekend Bagel Brunch
10 a.m.-noon, Hillel, 11 W. Walnut St.
Let Hillel treat you to some coffee and Cincinnati's famous Marx Bagels before heading back home! Stop by anytime! No RSVP is required, but appreciated! Please email benf@muhillel.org if you would like to RSVP.
Recreation Center Open
10 a.m.–10 p.m., Recreation Center
All parents, family members, and guests visiting Oxford for Homecoming are welcome to visit the Rec Center for the special rate of $6 per person, per day. Visitors are welcome to use the fitness center, basketball courts, indoor tract, aquatic center and more!
Brick & Ivy Campus Store Open
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shriver Center
What Family Weekend would be complete without getting some Miami gear for the whole family? Brick & Ivy is open extended hours with exclusive in-store promotions. Preview the deals »
Family Weekend Public Skate
3:15-5 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Gather your friends and family and head to the Goggin Ice Center for a public skating session! Great fun for all ages and experience levels and a perfect addition to a heart healthy lifestyle. This event is free for Miami University ID holders. Figure or hockey skates may be worn and both are available for rent in infant size 6 to adult 14 for $3.50. Skate Aids are available for kids ages 9 and under. Our aids are designed to encourage proper skate motion and safety for our new skaters. Free Wi-Fi available
Soccer vs. Northern Illinois
1 p.m., Bobby Kramig Field
Cheer on Head Coach Courtney Sirmans and the Red & White on Sunday of Family Weekend at Bobby Kramig Field! Miami Soccer games are free and open to all fans, including leashed pets!
The Miller Center for Student Disability Services can assist in coordinating accommodations for university sponsored events. To request accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreters, captioning, materials in alternative format, etc.), please contact the Miller Center at (513) 529-1541, 7-1-1 (TTY-TDD), at least 2 business days prior to the event to ensure the smooth delivery of services.