Courtesy of Orientation and Family Programs and Services
Friday, Oct. 17
| Check-In and Information Desk | 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby | |
| Free Play at the Corner PocketPlay pool, ping pong, air hockey and your favorite games against your family. | 11-1 a.m. | The Hub | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Planes, Trains and Patriots: Out of State Student and Family ReceptionMeet other out-of-state families. | 2-3 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall | |
| Mason 101A good event for parents to learn more about Mason’s structure. | 2-4 p.m. | Johnson Center, Meeting Room A | Free for Family Weekend participants. |
| Historic Tour of CampusLearn Mason’s history by taking an hour tour of the campus with a Mason ambassador.Meet five minutes before the tour at the statue. | 3-4 p.m. | Mason Statue, North Plaza | Free for Family Weekend participants. |
| Taste of MasonSample Mason’s cuisine. | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Johnson Center, South Plaza | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Community Immunity and Flu Vaccine AdministrationGet a flu shot for a low fee. Cash or check only. |
3:30-5:30 p.m. | Johnson Center, Gold Room | Pricing for flu shots TBD |
| College of Science Coffee Reception Take a tour of the new science building and enjoy a cup of coffee. |
4:30-6 p.m. | Exploratory Hall, Atrium | Free for Family Weekend |
| Prince William Campus Family Fun & Film NightEnjoy a movie, games, crafts and pizza at the PW Campus. | 4:30-8 p.m. | Verizon Auditorium, Prince William Campus | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Craft Beer Boom Happy Hour with Dr. T. Mills KellyDiscuss the growing U.S. craft beer trend and taste what they are all about. | 5:15 p.m. | Johnson Center, Bistro | $12/ticket (beer tasting and hors d’oeuvres); $5/ticket (hors d’oeuvres only) |
| Zumba Group Fitness Class | 5:30-6:25 p.m. | Aquatic and Fitness Center | Free for Family Weekend- show your all access pass |
| Mason Family Shabbat DinnerCelebrate Shabbat with the family and Mason Hillel. | 5:45 p.m. | Johnson Center, George’s Restaurant | Free for Family Weekend participants. Please reserve in advance using the eventbrite site at http://masonfamilyshabbat.eventbrite.com |
| Movie: Earth to Echo | 6:00 p.m. | Johnson Center, Cinema | Free for Family Weekend participants, bring your all access pass for admission |
| Mason Family Welcome Dinner Join President Cabrera and student groups for the official beginning to family weekend. |
6:15 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall | $20 for adults, Mason students, faculty/staff; $10 for children 3-12; free for children 2 & under |
| Women’s Soccer vs. Duquesne | 7 p.m. | Mason Stadium | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Mason ObservatoryListen to a talk presented by Dr. Harold Geller and tour the Mason Observatory. Weather permitting, take a look at the stars too. | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Research Building 1, Observatory | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys: Farewell Tour Enjoy bluegrass listening to Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys. |
8 p.m. | Center for the Arts, Concert Hall | |
| Comedian Gabriel Iglesias | 8 p.m. | Patriot Center | $10 – $20 for students, $20 – $40 for families/faculty/staff, and $40 – $60 for community members.Visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/Gabriel-Iglesias-tickets/artist/853206 and use offer code “GMUFAMILY” for discounted tickets. |
| Movie: Jersey Boys | 9 p.m. | Johnson Center, Cinema | Free for Family Weekend participants, bring your all access pass for admission |
Saturday, Oct. 18
| Check-In and Information Desk | 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby | |
| Family Weekend Day of ServiceTake part in volunteer work to support the Fairfax community. | 9 a.m.- noon | Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Mason on Location: DC Bus TourTour DC’s monuments and landmarks. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Departs from Sandy Creek Parking Circle | $15 for adults, children of all ages, Mason students, faculty/staff |
| Mason on Location: Smithsonian-Mason School of ConservationTake a tour of the campus where students of conservation biology work directly with endangered animals. | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Departs from Sandy Creek Parking Circle | $15 for adults, children of all ages, Mason students, faculty/staff |
| Mason on Location: Gunston HallTake a tour of the home of George Mason. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Departs from Sandy Creek Parking Circle | $15 for adults, children of all ages, Mason students, faculty/staff |
| Mason Parent and Family Council Interest MeetingGet involved in the Mason community in a new way. | 11 a.m. | Johnson Center, Meeting Room C | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Free Play at the Corner PocketPlay pool, ping pong, air hockey, and your favorite games against your family. | 11a.m.-1a.m. | The Hub | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Housing and Residence Life Student Staff Family Brunch | 11a.m. – 1p.m. | The Ridge | Invitation only |
| Faculty Spotlight: German PerillaLearn about Mason’s bees and partake in a honey tasting hosted by German Perilla, director of the Honey Bee Initiative. | Noon | Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| ThinkFast Game ShowA fast thinking and speedy game of trivia. | Noon | Johnson Center, Atrium | Free for Family Weekend |
| Kid ZoneBring the younger siblings to play Wii games and carnival games and win prizes. | 1-4 p.m. | Johnson Center, Bistro | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Historic Tour of Campus Learn Mason’s history by taking an hour tour of the campus with a Mason ambassador.Meet five minutes before the tour at the statue. |
2-3 p.m. | Mason Statue, North Plaza | Free for Family Weekend participants. (Interested parties are asked to assemble at the Mason Statue on the North plaza at least 5 minutes prior to the posted tour start time. Large groups will be broken into smaller groups for the tour.) |
| Mason UncorkedEnjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and art. | 2-4 p.m. | Location #1: Art and Design Building, LobbyLocation #2: de Laski Performing Arts Building, 3rd Floor Lobby | $12/ticket (glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres) $5/ticket (hors d’oeuvres only) |
| Patriots Day Come meet up with your fellow Patriots for rides, games, food, and freebies! | 4-7 p.m. | Lot L | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Mason Family Dinner at Patriots Day | 5-7 p.m. | Lot L | $20 for adults, faculty/staff; $10 for children 3-12; free for Mason students and children under 2 |
| Family Weekend Tai Chi/QigongRelax for a group session of tai chi and qigong meditative exercises. | 5:30 p.m. | Johnson Center, Dance Studio | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Movie: Earth to Echo | 6 p.m. | Johnson Center, Cinema | Free for Family Weekend participants, show your all access pass for admission |
| Mason MadnessThe annual kick-off to the Mason basketball season. Both men’s and women’s basketball team will be introduced. | 8 p.m. | Patriot Center | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Movie: Jersey Boys | 9:00 p.m. | Johnson Center, Cinema | Free for Family Weekend participants, show your all access pass for admission |
| Diwali FireworksTake part in the Hindu tradition of the “festival of lights.” | 9:30 p.m. | Mason Pond | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Family Weekend UnpluggedImmediately following the Diwali Fireworks, listen to Let Mason’s talented musicians. | 9:45 p.m. | Lot L | Free for Family Weekend participants |
Sunday, Oct. 19
| 5K Run/WalkRun or walk across Mason’s campus. | 8 a.m. | Mason Pond Drive, Center for the Arts | $25 for adults, children of all ages; Mason students; faculty/staff |
| Yoga for Well-BeingBring a yoga mat and relax. This session will be focused on precision and accuracy of posted and breathing. | 9 a.m. | Johnson Center, Dance Studio | Free for Family Weekend Participants |
| Green Eggs and Ham Jam – Sunday Brunch | 10 a.m. -noon | Mason Global Center, Ballroom | $15 for adults, children 3-12, Mason students, faculty/staff; free for children under 2 |
| Mass | 11 a.m. | St. Bellarmine Chapel | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Free Play at the Corner PocketPlay pool, ping pong, air hockey, and your favorite games against your family. | 11 a.m.-11p.m. | The Hub | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| Orientation and Family Programs and Services Patriot Leader Celebration | 1-3p.m. | The Hub, Suite 2500 | By invitation only. |
| Men’s Soccer vs. Fordham | 1 p.m. | Mason Stadium | Free for Family Weekend participants |
| The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China: Cirque Peking See the internationally praised The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China in this amazing show of balance and movement. |
4p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, Prince William Campus |
