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October 2–4, 2026Parents and
Parents and
Family Weekend
Fall Festival, Family Mass, and a weekend with the Ave Maria community. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Come spend the weekend with your student.
You're invited to experience the joy of Ave Maria University during Parents & Family Weekend. From the Fall Festival to Family Mass and campus activities, the weekend is filled with the Catholic community that makes AMU unique.
- Fall Festival Friday night: food trucks, live music, hay rides, pumpkin carving, and kids' activities
- Family Mass and a morning reception with President Mark Middendorf and University leadership
- Optional Saturday campus tour with Veronica Lendman and Admissions, plus optional Booster Club for your student
Adult $35 ($20.50 + $14.50). Under 21 $28 ($13.50 + $14.50). Under 3 is free. Add your student to Booster Club for $14.50. Questions? Email stephanie.hayner@avemaria.edu.
Download the campus map. A Parents Weekend map from Student Affairs will replace this when it is ready.
Register
October 2–4, 2026Adult$35
$20.50 + $14.50 · all weekend events
0
Under 21$28
Ages 3–20 · $13.50 + $14.50
0
Under 3Free
Free · names collected for headcount
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Student Booster Club$14.50
Optional · add your AMU student to Booster Club
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Subtotal$0.00
Choose at least one Adult or Under 21 ticket to continue.
Weekend Schedule
October 2–4 on campus.
Friday
October 2
1:00–4:00 p.m.Check-in at Prince Entrance (or Fall Fest)
6:00–10:00 p.m.Fall Festival: food trucks, live music, hay rides, pumpkin carving, and more
Saturday
October 3
9:00–10:30 a.m.Family Mass | Ave Maria Parish
10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Morning Reception with President Mark Middendorf and University leadership
12:00–2:00 p.m.Mother Teresa Museum & Campus Tours
2:00 p.m.Volleyball Game | Tom Golisano Field House
4:00 p.m.Games & Snacks | Student Union Lawn
5:00 p.m.Vigil Mass | Ave Maria Parish
6:00 p.m.Dinner | On your own
7:00 p.m.Soccer Game | Gyrene Field
Sunday
October 4
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 BrunchDining Hall
We can't wait to welcome your family.
See you on campus October 2–4. Go Gyrenes!