Family Weekend Kickoff Party

Friday, October 3, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Alumni, Community, Students

Laker family and friends are invited to an evening full of fun and activities for all ages. This is a complimentary event for Lakers and their families — all refreshments and activities are free of charge. You’re welcome to come and go between 5 and 7 p.m. during the open-house style kickoff.

Kickoff Schedule:

5:00 p.m. — Event begins
5:30 p.m. — Remarks and programming featuring President Philomena Mantella
7:00 p.m. — Event ends

Featured Activities & Amenities:

Dinner and desserts
Refreshing drinks (*guests 21+ receive two complimentary drink tickets)
Lawn games and activities for all ages
Laker Resource Fair — meet with GVSU staff and department representatives. The resource fair offers an opportunity to explore and ask questions about campus services, initiatives, and resources.
GVSU giveaways

Questions? Reach out to Morgan Knapp at [email protected]

Location Information

Location: Lubbers Stadium Lawn

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Download parking map for the Allendale Campus

Contact Information

Questions? Reach out to Morgan Knapp at [email protected]

Hosting Department, Organization, or Business

Presidents' Office, Division of Student Affairs, Office of Student Life, Campus Activities Board

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This event was added to the calendar by Katie Garrett (garretka@gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and was last updated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

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