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Family Weekend 2026 – Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check back as our schedule continues to develop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the Most of Your Weekend here at Monmouth University!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited to welcome families back to campus for Family Weekend 2026! From spirited game-day traditions and fall festivities to live music, delicious treats, and special campus tours, there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather your family, show your Hawk pride, and make some memories together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, October 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restaurant Bingo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

7:00\u20139:00 p.m. | Anacon Hall, Rebecca Stafford Student Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling lucky? Kick off Family Weekend with a favorite Monmouth tradition! Join us for Restaurant Bingo for your chance to win gift cards to local #HawkApproved restaurants. It\u2019s a fun way to start the weekend, and maybe discover a new favorite place to eat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, October 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Harvest Festival Hosted by SAB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

9:30 a.m.\u2013 12:00 p.m. |<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your Saturday with some fall fun! The Student Activities Board invites families to celebrate the season with a festive Harvest Festival filled with autumn-themed activities and fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Shadows: Library Tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

10:00a.m.\u201311:00 a.m. | Guggenheim Memorial Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a little Halloween mystery? Step inside our historic Guggenheim Memorial Library for a spooky tour and discover some of the stories and secrets hiding within one of Monmouth\u2019s most iconic buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Weekend Tailgate <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. | Larchwood Avenue Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for game day! Bring your Hawk spirit and join fellow families for a festive Family Weekend Tailgate before kickoff. Enjoy the excitement of campus, connect with other Monmouth families, and get ready to cheer on the Hawks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families and friends are welcome to join in on a Monmouth football tradition: do it yourself tailgating in the parking area adjacent to Kessler Stadium. Monmouth University, in compliance with state law and University regulations, limits the consumption of alcoholic beverages to designated areas. Persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol in any area of campus. Kegs, beer balls, and bottles are not permitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking is $20 per vehicle, cash only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth Hawks vs. Bryant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

12:00 p.m. | Kessler Stadium <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s game day! Head to Kessler Stadium and cheer on your Monmouth Hawks as they take on Bryant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAMILY WEEKEND TICKET PROMOTION Monmouth is offering a buy one, get one ticket promotion to online buyers to the Family Weekend game vs. Bryant. Students sitting in the student section do not need a ticket, however if you would like to guarantee your student has a seat next to you, please purchase a ticket for your student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP-BY-STEP INFO TO PURCHASE TICKETS WITH PROMOTION: 1. Go to the Monmouth Athletics Ticket Site <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets will be sent to your email. There are no paper tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on \u201c1 Game\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Input code: familyweekend26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on section in blue. As a note, seats for this promotion are restricted to Sections 101 & 102.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on number of seats desired<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the right-hand side, click \u201cEDIT\u201d and change half of the tickets selected to \u201cFAMILY WEEKEND \u2013 FULL PRICE.\u201d In order to use the promotion, each free ticket must be paired with a full price ticket. Ensure that the other half of the tickets are selected to “FAMILY WEEKEND – FREE.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click \u201cBuy # Tickets.” You will be prompted to create an account. If you already have a Monmouth Athletics account, enter your info and click \u201cLog In.\u201d If you do not yet have a Monmouth Athletics account, enter your info and click \u201cSign Up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, November 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunday Brunch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Magill Commons Dining Hall, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No pre-registration required for this event. <\/em>Please Note<\/em><\/strong>:  Magill Commons is cashless.  Debit and Credit cards are accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy Sunday Brunch at Magill Commons Dining Hall. Students on a meal plan may use their meal card for the brunch. Guests may pay at the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Favorites to Explore<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Check out some local restaurants while you are in the neighborhood! As a note, these restaurants are not affiliated with Monmouth University or the Meal Plan.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooney’s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 Ocean Ave., Long Branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

732-870-1200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLoone’s Pier House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

732-923-1006<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Turning Point in Long Branch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

92 Ocean Ave., Long Branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

732-923-1104<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy’s Omelette House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

444 Ocean Blvd., Ursula Plaza, Long Branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

732-222-1206<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Seasons Diner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

176 Wyckoff Rd., Eatontown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

732-542-9462<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided Tours of the Great Hall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tours depart from the front steps of The Great Hall <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Hall, formerly known as the Shadow Lawn mansion, was built in 1929 as the private residence of former F.W. Woolworth Company president Hubert Templeton Parson and his wife Maysie. The building encompasses 130 rooms on three main floors, plus rooftop and lower-level rooms. In 1980, the building was the scene for the filming of Annie<\/em>, serving as the Park Avenue mansion of the character Daddy Warbucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Information:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Student Discounts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to check out our full list of eligible discounts available with your student\u2019s Monmouth University ID. Consider visiting one of these #HawkApproved restaurants for a bite while you\u2019re in town: https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/student-activities\/discount-program\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family Weekend 2012
\n Friday, November 2 – Sunday, November 4<\/p>\n

I cordially invite you to attend Monmouth University\u2019s annual Family Weekend on November 2, 3, and 4, 2012, during which you can relax on our beautiful campus, cheer for the Hawks, treat yourself to an evening of mystery, dine with your student, and meet members of the Monmouth University community.
\n By participating in Family Weekend, you are showing encouragement for your student, and you are, importantly, connecting yourself with the greater family that is Monmouth University. Academic and social successes are enhanced when there is a genuine partnership between the student, the University, and the student\u2019s family.
\n I hope you will attend our family celebration, and I look forward to meeting you.
\n Paul G. Gaffney II
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