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Ave Maria University

Parents & Family Weekend

October 2–4, 2026

You're invited to experience the joy of Ave Maria University during Parents & Family Weekend! From the Third Annual Bilbo Baggins Birthday Party, with live music, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and kids' activities, to Family Mass and Booster Club with President Middendorf, we look forward to welcoming you to campus for this special weekend celebration.

Register Today!

Adult tickets are $35 and include all weekend events. Ages 3–20 are $28, and children under 3 are free. Add your student to Booster Club for $14.50.

Questions? Email studentaffairs@avemaria.edu.

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Three days on campus

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Friday, October 2

6:00–10:00 p.m.
Check-InStudent Park

PARKING: Parking available in Lots E/F, or in town.

6:00–10:00 p.m.
Bilbo Baggins Birthday PartyStudent Park

Join the entire campus community for Lord of the Rings-themed festivities: folk dancing lessons, apple bobbing, Lord of the Rings trivia, costume competition, and more!

Saturday, October 3

10:00–10:45 a.m.
Family MassOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in St. Francis Xavier Hall
10:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free Time
11:00 a.m.
Soccer Game vs. St. ThomasGyrene Field
2:00 p.m.
Volleyball Game vs. WebberTom Golisano Field House
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Mother Teresa Museum ToursThomas and Selby Prince Building
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Campus ToursBob Thomas Student Union
5:00 p.m.
Vigil MassAve Maria Parish
5:30 p.m.
Booster Club with President Middendorf and University LeadershipGyrene Field
7:00 p.m.
Football Game vs. St. ThomasGyrene Field

Sunday, October 4

8:00 a.m.
MassAve Maria Parish
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Brunch Available for PurchaseBob Thomas Student Union Dining Hall
10:00 a.m.
MassAve Maria Parish
12:30 p.m.
Mass (Extraordinary Form)Ave Maria Parish

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Questions? Email studentaffairs@avemaria.edu.

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