Please see below for confirmed 2026 Family Weekend events. Check back for the most up-to-date schedule as Family Weekend approaches!

39TH VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 21-OCTOBER 25
Charlottesville and UVA
The 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival will be bringing the magic of the movies to downtown Charlottesville and the UVA Grounds from Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday, October 25. This year’s Festival features more than 120 films and a stellar lineup of guests from across the industry and around the globe. Choose from among the hottest titles of the current festival season, discover exciting new voices, and be part of the nation’s leading regional festivals, and one of the premier cultural events in Central Virginia. Go beyond the screen thanks to the VAFF’s famed discussions with filmmakers and cultural experts, special panel discussions, parties, events and more. Don’t miss your chance to experience the 2026 The Virginia Film Festival! Learn more and get your tickets today at virginiafilmfestival.org.
Hosted by: The Virginia Film Festival

TAMING WATERS, TRANSFORMING WORLDS: LAW, LAND, & BELONGING IN SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLAND & VIRGINIA
9:00 AM - 5:00 Harrison Institute/ Small Special Collections Library, Main Gallery
This is a self-guided opportunity to explore an exhibit in UVA's Small Special Collections Library.
Hosted by: UVA Libraries

THE BICENTENNIAL OF EDGAR ALLAN POE AT UVA
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library, First Floor Gallery
This is a self-guided opportunity to explore an exhibit in UVA's Small Special Collections Library. 
Hosted by: UVA Libraries

DECLARING INDEPENDENCE: THE ORIGIN AND INFLUENCE OF AMERICA'S FOUNDING DOCUMENTS
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library, Declaration Gallery
This is a self-guided opportunity to explore an exhibit in UVA's Small Special Collections Library.
Hosted by: UVA Libraries

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE OPEN HOUSE
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Campbell Hall
We invite you to join us at Campbell Hall from 9:30am - 12pm on Friday, October 23, to kick off Family Weekend (10.23 – 10.25). Meet School administrators, faculty, staff and students, while participating in a stress-free, creative hands-on activity and taking a historical tour of the renowned UVA Lawn.
Register here
Hosted by: The School of Architecture

DONUTS AND DATA: PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
School of Data Science, 1919 Ivy Road
Join the Admissions Team to learn more about the Data Science major and minor while enjoying coffee and donuts. At the School of Data Science, students can tailor their B.S. in Data Science degree to their interests through more than 10 concentrations, while gaining hands-on experience through: undergraduate research, experiential learning opportunities, and dedicated career support. After the session, join us for an optional student-led tour of our School of Data Science building. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Register here
Hosted by: The School of Data Science

The Witching Hour: A Women's Center Porch Party
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Women's Center Porch & Building
Join the Women's Center in celebrating the mystique and history of witches! Pour yourself a potion at the dirty soda bar, decorate a mini pumpkin or potion bottle, receive a "fortune," and enter into a free giveaway for a digital camera to capture your Halloweekend! 
Hosted by: UVA Women's Center

ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPO
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thornton Hall, Darden Courtyard
Join the School of Engineering for an afternoon of Events!
Hosted by: The School of Engineering

OFF-GROUNDS HOUSING INFORMATION SESSION
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
Newcomb Hall Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Meet and talk to landlords and property managers from various off-Grounds locations.
Hosted by: Housing and Residence Life

ON-GROUNDS HOUSING INFORMATION SESSION
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM 
Newcomb Hall Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Meet and talk to Housing & Residence Life staff about on-Grounds housing areas and the upper-class housing application process.
Hosted by: Housing and Residence Life

MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE INFORMATION SESSION
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Rouss & Robertson Halls – Classroom 120
Join the Undergraduate Admissions team to learn more about the McIntire School of Commerce. Explore our nationally recognized B.S. in Commerce program, four minor offerings, and the many opportunities available to McIntire students. 
Hosted by: The McIntire School of Commerce

NEW TO EHD FAMILY LUNCHEON
12:30 PM TO 2:00 PM
Holloway Hall in Bavaro Hall 
Hosted by current UVA parents, the UVA School of Education and Human Development welcomes all New to EHD families, which includes our First-Year Kinesiology families as well as our internal and external transfer families. We hope you will join us to meet Dean Rowley and your student's professors. Students are invited to join you if their schedules allow. Please RSVP to Julia Wheeler at [email protected] by October 15th and indicate how many people from your family will be joining us. Lunch is provided. 
Hosted by: The UVA School of Education & Human Development Foundation

EDUCATION ABROAD MEET & GREET
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM 
Hotel A (across from the University Chapel)
Join us to learn about education abroad at UVA, how to support your student with their plans to go abroad, and speak with Education Abroad Advisors. Information sessions will be offered at 12:30pm, 1:15 pm, and 2:00 pm. If you can't make it to one of the info sessions, stop by to speak with an Education Abroad Advisor! Families and students are welcome!
Hosted by: The International Studies Office

TOUR OF THE MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Rouss & Robertson Halls
Take a student-led tour of the Breeden Commerce Grounds, including Rouss, Robertson, Cobb, and Shumway Halls.
Hosted by: The McIntire School of Commerce 

BRIDGE FRIDAY: FAMILY WEEKEND EDITION!
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
4 Dawson's Row
Families and students are invited to join the Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA) for a special Family Weekend Edition of Bridge Friday! Stop by to connect, enjoy community, and spend time together as we celebrate the UVA family. We look forward to welcoming you! Bring your family, bring a friend, and come enjoy the Bridge Friday experience!
Hosted by: The Office of African-American Affairs

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: CAREER DESIGN & DISCOVERY
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Physics Building – Room 338
Join us during Family Weekend for a conversation about Career Design & Discovery, a new College initiative designed to help students connect their academic experiences with meaningful futures. Following a brief introduction from Executive Director Julia Lapan, hear from students, faculty, and an academic advisor as they discuss how they're building skills, connections, confidence, and purpose through experiences both inside and outside the classroom.  
Hosted by: The College of Arts & Sciences

SHANNON LIBRARY TOURS
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shannon Library
Tours will be capped at 20 people per tour. 
Hosted by: The UVA Library

CAVALIER MARCHING BAND DRESS REHEARSAL: "Rock to Rave"
2:00 PM - 4:15 PM 
Carr's Hill Field
The Cavalier Marching Band invites the public to watch their open gameday rehearsal for their Halftime Show “Rock to Rave" at Carr's Hill Field on the Grounds of the University of Virginia. Carr's Hill Field is on the corner of Emmett and Ivy Roads. Watch the UVA Cavalier Marching Band as they prepare for their halftime show. The rehearsal is free and open to the public, weather permitting.
Hosted by: The Cavalier Marching Band

ASK A LIBRARIAN
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Clemons/Main Library/Special Collections Triangle
Come meet UVA Librarians, learn about the UVA libraries, and pick up some library swag!
Hosted by: UVA Libraries

UVA FIELDHOCKEY
3:00 PM 
Turf Field
UVA takes on Monmouth
Hosted by: UVA Athletics

GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR POSTER PRESENTATIONS
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
The Rotunda: Lower West Oval Room
Join us to review the 2026 Center for Global Health Equity University Scholar Poster Presentations, talk directly with scholars about their experiences, and learn first-hand about the opportunities for new students. CGHE Scholars engaged in research focused educational opportunities with institutional partners in Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, India, Mexico, and elsewhere. Faculty mentors and staff will be available to talk about available and new opportunities. Families and students are welcome!
Hosted by: Center for Global Health Equity

OAAA TAILGATE: TAILGATE WITH US!
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
West Parking Lot 1091
Families and students are invited to join the Office of African-American Affairs (OAAA) for a special Family Weekend Edition of Bridge Friday! Join us after Bridge Friday as we get hyped for the UVA vs. Duke game! Stop by to connect, enjoy community, and spend time together as we celebrate the UVA family. We look forward to welcoming you! Bring your family, bring a friend, and come enjoy the Bridge Friday experience!
Hosted by: The Office of African-American Affairs 

NEW STUDENT TAILGATE
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Field next to O’Hill Dining Hall
Join in the fun as we gear up for the big game! Tailgate gathering with t-shirts and catered dining. Tickets are required and SOLD OUT.
Hosted by: Orientation & Transition Programs

ARTS & SCIENCES TAILGATE
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gilmer-Chemistry Plaza
Join us for the Arts & Sciences Family Weekend Tailgate before the UVA football game! Enjoy complimentary food, games, and music while connecting with fellow A&S students and families. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Hosted by: The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

FOOD PANTRY DONATION OPPORTUNITY!
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Observatory Hill Field
The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs is excited to partner with the Cavalier Food Pantry to collect unopened and unexpired food items to stock in their two locations on grounds.
Drop Off Locations: New Student Tailgate located at O’Hill
In Demand Items:

• Canned Proteins: Tuna or Chicken
• Hygiene Products: Feminine Hygiene Products, Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion
• Pastas
• Staple Spices
• Snack Items

Please join us in bringing donations to the labeled drop off bins and have a wonderful time at the tailgate! Thank you for being a part of ensuring that no student has to study while hungry.
Hosted by: UVA Food Pantry

UVA FOOTBALL VS. DUKE
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM
Scott Stadium
Cheer on the Virginia Cavaliers for the Family Weekend game as they take on the Duke Blue Devils at Scott Stadium! 
Here is a link for 20% off tickets: TICKETS
Hosted by: UVA Athletics