PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND

OCTOBER 17-19, 2025

You’re invited to experience the joy of Ave Maria University during Parents & Family Weekend! From our Fall Festival to Family Mass and campus activities, the weekend will be filled with opportunities to encounter the vibrant Catholic community that makes AMU unique. We look forward to welcoming you to campus for this special weekend celebration!

Schedule

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Fall Festival | Kick off Parents & Family Weekend at our Fall Festival, featuring food trucks, pretzels, live music, axe-throwing, hay rides, pumpkin carving, kids’ activities, and more!

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Family Mass | Ave Maria Parish

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Parents Brunch | Parents are invited to enjoy brunch and fellowship with President Mark Middendorf & University leadership!

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mother Teresa Museum & Campus Tours

2:00 p.m.

Volleyball Game | Tom Golisano Field House

4:00 p.m.

Games | Academic Lawn

5:00 p.m.

Vigil Mass | Ave Maria Parish

6:00 p.m.

Dinner | TBA

7:00 p.m.

Soccer Game | Gyrene Field

8:00 a.m.

Mass | Ave Maria Parish

10:00 a.m.

Mass | Ave Maria Parish

12:30 p.m.

Mass (Extraordinary Form) | Ave Maria Parish

Family Brunch | Dining Hall