Family Weekend 2025
Browse our busy schedule of events for Family Weekend.
Dates
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Friday, February 21 | Program Outline
* Pre-registration required for this event. All other events are included with your Family Weekend Registration.
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Lightning Talks | Wiggins Library | Wiggins Memorial Library is excited to showcase faculty research through the Lightning Talks series. Hosted in the Periodicals Reading Room, the Faculty Lightning Talks provide an informal, fast-paced introduction to research conducted by Campbell University faculty through brief presentations. |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Lundy Museum Open | Lundy Fetterman Building | The museum opened in October 2001 and houses a large collection of 175 animals including a polar bear, and mountain goat from Alaska, as well as several large animals from Africa. The collections were gathered by Burrows T. and Mabel L. Lundy, who were avid hunters and self-proclaimed conservationists. The museum will be open for visitors to enjoy the schools varied collections. Included with weekend registration. |
| 5:00 pm | Baseball vs. Rider | Jim Perry Stadium | Cheer on the Fighting Camels as they take on the Rider Broncs on the baseball diamond. |
| 7:00 pm | Organ Recital | Butler Chapel | Join us for a captivating organ recital at Campbell University’s Butler Chapel. Experience the rich sounds of the organ in this beautiful setting as intricate melodies fill the space in an unforgettable evening of music. |
| 7:00 pm | Women’s Basketball vs. Drexel | Gore Arena | The women’s basketball team hosts Drexel for the #Play4Kay / Camels for a Cure night Presented by First Citizens Bank. |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Bonfire | Saylor Park | We are excited to be offering our 3rd Annual Family Weekend event for all our Military Affiliated students! This includes our AOE Extended Campus students as well as all of our students using Veteran’s benefits! Campbell is S’more fun with our AOE and Veteran students and their families! We hope you all can join us for S’mores, a Hot Cocoa Bar and Bonfire to kick off Family Weekend. It won’t be fun without Y-O-U and your family. We also plan to have some fun activities for our Camel’s of all ages to enjoy. |
| 9:00 pm |
Movie: Wicked |
Oscar N. Harris Student Union Movie Theatre, 2nd floor | Join us for an enchanting evening at the Union Theater, featuring the magical film Wicked. Grab a seat, bring your family, and get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling tale of witches, friendship, and destiny! |
Saturday, February 22 | Program Outline
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 9:30 am | Creative in the Creek – Session I | Union Ballroom C | Come enjoy light breakfast refreshments including mini muffins, croissants and sparkling non-alcoholic mimosas during this family-friendly activity. All supplies and refreshments included. Join us as we create no stress artwork to capture the spirit of Campbell University. We will be using various mediums including collage, paints and stencils. Follow along as our resident artists lead you in recreating one of the samples or feel free to run wild with the supplies and your creativity to make a piece you love. Pre-Registration is required. |
| 10 am-1:00 pm |
Lundy Museum Open |
Lundy Fetterman Building |
The museum opened in October 2001 and houses a large collection of 175 animals including a polar bear, and mountain goat from Alaska, as well as several large animals from Africa. The collections were gathered by Burrows T. and Mabel L. Lundy, who were avid hunters and self-proclaimed conservationists. The museum will be open for visitors to enjoy the schools varied collections. Included with weekend registration. |
| 11:00 am | Class Ring Ceremony | Hobson Auditorium | Graduating students and their families will participate in the cherished tradition of receiving their class ring in a meaningful ceremony in our beautiful performing arts center. Rings are ordered in the fall and will be received during the ceremony. |
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Family Pickle Ball |
Melvin Courts |
Join us for a fun-filled Family Pickleball Event at the new courts behind Carter Gym! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, come enjoy friendly competition, games, and quality time with family in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Family Meet and Greet | Student Union – Oasis | Join us for a Faculty & Staff Meet and Greet at the Student Union, where families of students can meet their professors in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This is a great opportunity to connect with the people shaping your student’s academic experience while enjoying light refreshments and good conversation. |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Creative in the Creek – Session II |
Union Ballroom C |
Come enjoy light refreshments including mini muffins, croissants and sparkling non-alcoholic mimosas during this family-friendly activity. All supplies and refreshments included. Join us as we create no stress artwork to capture the spirit of Campbell University. We will be using various mediums including collage, paints and stencils. Follow along as our resident artists lead you in recreating one of the samples or feel free to run wild with the supplies and your creativity to make a piece you love. Pre-Registration is required. |
| 2:00 pm | Men’s Basketball vs. Towson | Gore Arena | Join us for an exciting Family Weekend basketball game as Campbell University takes on Towson! Bring your family and cheer on the Camels in a high-energy matchup, filled with action, school spirit, and fun for all ages. |
| 3:00 pm | Baseball vs. Rider | Jim Perry Stadium | Cheer on the Fighting Camels as they take on the Rider Broncs on the baseball diamond. |
| 3:00 pm | CAB Event | Jim Perry Stadium | Food Truck Event at Baseball |
| 7:00 pm | Movie: Wicked | Oscar N. Harris Student Union Movie Theatre, 2nd floor | Join us for an enchanting evening at the Union Theater, featuring the magical film Wicked. Grab a seat, bring your family, and get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling tale of witches, friendship, and destiny! |
Sunday, February 23 | Program Outline
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 10:00 am | Family Worship | Butler Chapel |
Students and families are invited to worship and celebrate together in Butler Chapel. This unique time of worship will be led by students and family members. |
| 1:00 pm | Baseball vs Rider | Jim Perry Stadium |
Cheer on the Fighting Camels as they take on the Rider Broncs on the baseball diamond |
| 2:00 pm | Women’s Basketball vs Stony Brook | Gore Arena |
Wrap up Family Weekend 2025 by watching the Camels take on Stony Brook in Women’s Basketball |