Family and Friends Weekend
Save the Date!
Join us on October 27, 28 and 29, 2023 for a weekend full of events and activities for families and friends to join with their students!
Friday, October 27
5:00-6:30 PM – Welcome Reception – Campus Center & Peabody Courtyard Yard
- Kick off the Family & Friends Weekend. Beverages & light appetizers will be served.

7:00-8:30 PM – Family Fun Activity: Name that Tune across the Eras, Furman Student Center
- Students, Family & Friends can win fabulous prizes with this “family” tune challenge.
7:30 PM – Material Girls Show, Gracie Theatre
- Musical tribute to Lady Gaga, Cher, Madonna, Adele, and more.
- Discounted student tickets available at the Gracie Box Office or purchase on-line here and use Husson Gold for a 10% ticket discount.
Saturday, October 28
7:30- 9:00 AM – President's Breakfast, Dickerman Dining Commons (DDC)
- Enjoy a free breakfast at the Dining Commons and meet University President Dr. Robert Clark
10:30 - 1:00 PM – Family & Friends Eagle Nest Pre-Game Huddle – Frances M O’Keefe Hitting Pavilion
- Join us under the Pavilion for warm beverages, a Husson photo op, and raffle registration for some great Husson swag.
12:00 PM – Football vs. Endicott College, Winkin Complex - No Tickets Required.
12:00 PM – Men's Soccer NAC East Semifinal (Husson vs. Thomas)
1:00 - 5:00 PM – Esports Play across the Eras, Esports Arena, Darling Learning Center (DLC), Room 122
- Drop into our brand new Arena and enjoy the exciting world of esports, offering various video games spanning the decades from the 1980s to the 2020s for our Family & Friends Weekend! Visiting our new facility is a fun way to bond with family and friends with nostalgia-filled gaming experiences for both seasoned and new gamers alike.
2:00 – 5:00 PM - SK Tours: The Derry Maine Tour – purchase tickets here.
4:30 PM – Field Hockey NAC Semifinal (Husson v. Maine-Farmington)
7:00 - 8:30 PM – Husson's Got Talent, Gracie Theatre
- Cheer on our students as they showcase their talents and vote for the crowd favorite
Sunday, October 29
10:00-11:00 AM – Brunch at Dickerman Dining Commons (DDC)
- Enjoy a free brunch at the Dining Commons before leaving campus.
12:00 PM – Volleyball vs. Lesley
1:00 PM – Men's Soccer NAC East Final
4:00 PM– Field Hockey NAC Final