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UND Family Weekend

Welcome to the UND family.

Family Weekend activities are designed to help you feel at home on campus and learn what your UND student's life is like on campus. Join us for a weekend full of social, art and athletic events in Grand Forks.

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Family Weekend 2025-26

Family Weekend will take place October 10-12, 2025 and February 13-15, 2026. Schedules will be available soon. 

  • Attending Family Weekend is free. There is no advance registration required and all family members are welcome to join in the activities. Please note that if an event has a cost associated with it and/or prior registration required, you will find that information within the event details. 
  • UND campus departments and buildings are open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Family Weekend attendees are welcome to park on levels 4 and 5 of the parking ramp or in the Gorecki Alumni Association lot at no cost on Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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2024 Family Weekend Activities

Stop by to grab a schedule of events for the weekend, UND swag, Grand Forks Scavenger Hunt information card, and snacks.

Friday

2 – 6 p.m. at the Gorecki Alumni Center

Saturday

9:30  – 11:30 a.m. at Wilkerson Commons Main Floor

Complete the scavenger hunt any time between 1 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday to be eligible for prizes. Winners will be announced Sunday at 3 p.m. at the conclusion of the UND Soccer Game.

Pick up your scavenger hunt information card from the Family Weekend Welcome Center.

Meet and greet with ResLife staff for students and their parents to learn more about the benefits of becoming an RA on campus for the next academic year. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday

2:30-4 p.m. Wilkerson Commons Main Floor

Free event, with food and beverages provided free of charge. Up to 200 attendees can attend.

Friday

6 p.m. at the Gorecki Alumni Center

Family Weekend guests ages 18+ are welcome to experience all that the Wellness Center has to offer with your UND student.

Guests must be accompanied by a currently enrolled UND student and bring a government issued photo ID.

Saturday

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at UND Wellness Center

Sunday

11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at UND Wellness Center

Students and families are welcome to enjoy brunch on campus. Please register in advance here.

Saturday

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wilkerson Dining Center

Stop by the Chester Fritz Library to paint a pumpkin, play a videogame, and enjoy snacks.

Saturday

9 a.m. – 12 p.m at the Chester Fritz Library

Saturday

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m in Robin Hall, Room 123

Athletics Events

Student tickets are free and are claimed via the Green & White Account. If you want to be guaranteed to sit with your student, please purchase them a ticket.

Family Tickets are available for $12/person.

Saturday

Alerus Center |  1 p.m.

Free admission.

Pick up a voucher at the Family Weekend Welcome Center for a free beverage from Happy Camper Coffee – the coffee camper will be with us at the UND Soccer Game from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday

Bronson Field |  1 p.m.

Greater Grand Forks Community Events

Valley Corn Maize

Cost: $11/person

Address: 42969 160th Street SW, East Grand Forks, MN

Hours
  • Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Details

The tour will leave from the Sioux Shop.

  • Cost is $12/person for ages 18 and older; $6/person for ages 5-17; and free for children under 5yrs old (must be accompanied by an adult).
  • Tours will see REA, Olympic Arena, and Betty and will last approximately 1hour.
  • Each tour can accommodate 40 people at max.
Times

Friday tour times: 1:30., 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m. 

Saturday tour times: 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. 

Please call 701.777.6636 to make a reservation for your tour

Details 

Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch

2448 20th Avenue NE
Emerado, ND

Cost: $15/person

Hours 
  • Friday: 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Details 

Location: The Firehall Theatre

The Diary of Anne Frank

Details
  • Show is at the Empire Arts Center.
  • Cost: $33/person at door, options to order in advance for a discount
Time

Show is at 7:30 p.m. 

Details

20753 440th Avenue SW
East Grand Forks, MN

Cost: $8/person

Hours

Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Details

Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Empire Arts Center

Cost: $2/person – purchase tickets at the door

Time

Show begins at 1 p.m.

Details

Saturday, Oct. 19  at the Alerus Center

Tickets range from $32-$57

Time

Event begins at 7 p.m.

Details

Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center

Tickets are $35/adult ticket; $20/student ticket. Tickets can be purchased at b2wins.com

Time

The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Learn more about Grand Forks and all of the events happening around town!

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On-Campus Dining Options

Memorial Union Food Court & Wilkerson Dining Center

Dining Hours of Operation  

For questions or to request special accommodations, contact:

Kristi Okerlund
701.777.6468

Student Involvement
Memorial Union Suite 144
2901 University Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.4200
UND.studentinvolvement@UND.edu
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