Family Day 2026
Saturday, October 3
The University of New Haven invites you to join us for Family Day 2026! Activities will be available around campus. This event is open to guests of all ages.
Family Day registration and ticket sales will be available on EventBrite, here:
Tickets will be on sale from Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. (noon) through 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, or until sold out. Refund requests may be made up until 7 days before the event (Saturday September 26, 2026) on EventBrite.
Your Family Day ticket will include access to events listed on the Family Day schedule, athletic games, and lunch in one of our on campus dining facilities.
Contact CSE
CSE@newhaven.edu (203) 479-4582
Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bartels Hall (Campus Center), Room 223Family Day 2026 Schedule
Please continue to check back here on our website as more events and activities are
announced as we get closer to Family Day!
Schedule is subject to change. All events and supplies first come, first served.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 12 p.m. |
Check-In Check in for the day to receive your Family Day items including meal vouchers and activity bracelets. |
Beckerman Recreation Center |
| 10 a.m. |
Power On Photo Fun Strike a pose! Capture the moment in our photo booth |
David A. Beckerman Recreation Center Patio |
| 10 a.m. |
Pumpkin Patch Pick your pumpkin and decorate it in a fun, festive (or spooky!) way at our "homegrown" pumpkin patch! |
Lawn between Beckerman Recreation Center and A&S Kaplan Hall |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Lunch More information coming soon! |
|
| 12 p.m. |
MaxcyPalooza Join us for fun in the Maxcy Quad! Featuring air brush tattoos, caricatures, music and more! |
Maxcy Quad |
| 12 - 3 p.m. |
Family Day Open Studio at WNHU Bring your family to WNHU from 12–3 PM for a special behind-the-scenes look at the station! Tour our studios, meet our DJs, discover what WNHU has to offer, and even put your family live on the air. Come see what WNHU is all about! |
Lois Evalyn Bergami Broadcast Media Center (46 Ruden St., directly across from Celentano Hall) |
| 1 p.m. |
Volleyball vs. Central Connecticut State University Cheer on the Chargers as they face CCSU! Admission is free for all students and families. |
Hazell Center, North Campus |
| 1 p.m. |
Residence Hall Association's Fall Fest Celebrate the season at Fall Fest, a cozy celebration inspired by the nostalgic movies and traditions we all know and love! Enjoy activities like archery tag, the mechanical pumpkin, airbrush tattoos, themed games, and more. You can even meet the Scooby Gang and stop for some fun photos! Treat yourself to fall favorites including caramel apples, hot apple cider, and deep-fried Oreos. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with festive fun, prizes, and classic Halloween fun. |
Bixler/Gerber Quad |
| 1 p.m. |
Residence Hall Association’s Fall Fest More information to be announced! |
Bixler/Gerber Quad |
| 3 p.m. |
Spice It Up! Feeling creative or love to cook? This class is for you! Join us in making your own custom seasoning mix to take home with you, or save for late night snack toppings! |
Alumni Lounge |
| 5 p.m. |
Men's Rugby vs. JWU Cheer on the Men’s Rugby team as they face Johnson & Wales University! |
DellaCamera Stadium, North Campus |
| 7 p.m. |
"Paddington" Movie Night with SCOPE Join SCOPE (Student Committee for Programming Events) for a cozy family movie night featuring Paddington! Enjoy the film together and get creative with fun, Paddington-themed crafts. It’s a perfect way for families to relax, connect, and enjoy some movie magic. |
Bixler/Gerber Quad |