Kickoff Party with President Mantella

Laker family and friends, join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fun activities for the whole family! This event is complimentary for Lakers and their families. All refreshments and activities are free of charge.

RSVP to ensure you don't miss out on this fun-filled event! (Registration will be open soon!)

5 -7 p.m.

Kirkhof North Lawn

Grand Valley State University Women's Soccer vs. Ferris State

5:30-7:30 p.m.

GVSU Soccer Field

Fun(d) Run with Recreation and Wellness

The two mile course across campus in Allendale is fun for the whole family, and allows people to go at their own pace. Proceeds generated support the Recreation & Wellness Program Fund, which provides financial support to GVSU students for access to Recreation & Wellness programs, services, and professional development opportunities that require fees. Registration will be open until 8:30 a.m. on September 19.

Register for the run

9 a.m. start time

Cook Carillon Clock Tower

Brunch at the Dish

TBD

The Dish inside Kleiner

Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse Open House

Come and visit the beautiful plant collection located in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse!  FREE plants for the first 200 visitors!

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kindschi Hall of Science, room 2241

Louie's Lunchbox will be serving yummy lunch options — menu to be announced soon!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lot MP outside of the Marketplace

Laker Store Lawn Party - details to be announced soon!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Marketplace courtyard

Alumni and Student Small Business Market

Stop by the Alumni and Student Small Business Market to discover unique handmade products–from apparel and artwork to food items — all created by fellow Lakers. It's a fun way to shop local while supporting the creativity of Grand Valley entrepreneurs! 

12-3 p.m.

Kirkhof Lawn

Tailgating

*Free parking is available in lots D & H

12 p.m. – Donor lots A & B open

1 p.m. – Paid tailgate lots C, F & G open

Valley campus

Laker Walk with the Laker Marching Band

5 p.m.

Lot F and Lubbers Stadium student entrance

GVSU Football vs. Judson | Family Day - Presented by PNC Bank

Get Family Day game tickets!

6 p.m. – Gates open
6:45 p.m. – Band performance
7 p.m. Kickoff

Lubbers Stadium

M-45 Celebration

Celebrate the beautiful stretch of M-45 in Allendale and all that makes it a wonderful place to live, work, and play! 

All day

Allendale