Schedule of Events
All events take place on the Allendale Valley Campus unless otherwise noted.
Friday, September 18
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Postcards with the Pew |
8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Mary Idema Pew Library |
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Live carillon performance at the iconic Cook Carillon Tower in the center of campus |
4:45-5:15 p.m. |
Cook Carillon Tower / Kirkhof North Lawn |
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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! |
5 -7 p.m. |
Kirkhof North Lawn |
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Grand Valley State University Women's Soccer vs. Ferris State |
5:30-7:30 p.m. |
GVSU Soccer Field |
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Subject To Change Family Weekend Improv Comedy Show Join Subject To Change for their first improv show of the semester! This improv comedy event is the perfect Friday night activity to see with your family, friends, or by yourself to get some laughs! |
8-9:15 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center - Grand River Room |
Saturday, September 19
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Event |
Time |
Location |
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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. |
9 a.m. start time |
Cook Carillon Clock Tower |
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Introduction to Programs on the Health Campus and Tours of Health Campus Facilities Join us on the Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids on the Medical Mile for a brief overview of the 20+ programs provided by the College of Health Professions and Kirkhof College of Nursing followed by tours of lab spaces of the three buildings that comprise the health campus: Cook DeVos Center for Health Science (CHS), Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall (RFH), and DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH). Our state-of-the art simulation center is included in this tour which houses an operating room, anatomage table, plastinated specimens, virtual reality simulation rooms, high fidelity mannequins and much more. Parking will be available in guest parking under the DCIH building. Once registered for event, parking instructions and map will be provided. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Register for the Health Campus Facilities Tour
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9-11 a.m.
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Cook DeVos Center for Health Professions 301 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI |
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TBD |
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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 |
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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 |
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Laker Store Lawn Party - details to be announced soon! |
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Marketplace courtyard |
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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 |
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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 |
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GVSU Cheer and Dance Spirit Youth Clinic Little Lakers will spend the afternoon learning from the Laker Dance Team and GVSU Cheer Team, participating in a fun-filled clinic featuring choreography, spirit techniques, and team-building activities. Participants will then showcase what they learned with a special halftime performance at the GVSU Football Family Day game in Lubbers Stadium! Cost is $65 |
4 p.m. clinic start 7 p.m. game start |
GVSU Kelly Family Sports Center |
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Laker Walk with the Laker Marching Band |
5 p.m. |
Lot F and Lubbers Stadium student entrance |
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GVSU Football vs. Judson | Family Day - Presented by PNC Bank |
6 p.m. – Gates open |
Lubbers Stadium |
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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 |
Sunday, September 20
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Event |
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Location |
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After celebrating Laker Family Weekend on campus, bring your friends and family to alumni-owned Farmhaus Farms and help us kick off the fall season. Decorate pumpkins, enjoy complimentary cider and donuts, and connect with other members of the Laker community. We hope to see you there! |
1-3 p.m. |
Farmhaus Farms |
Postcards with The Pew
The Mary Idema Pew Library will be hosting a postcard decorating and writing station! Collage, draw, color, or choose one of our pre-made postcards to send a little support and love to the people who matter most. Family & Friends: Create an encouraging...
Louie's Lunchbox Food Truck
Visit Louies Lunchbox Food Truck at the Family Weekend Kickoff for delicious Cake Bowls! Click here for additional information
Grand Valley State University Women's Soccer vs Ferris State
Grand Valley State University Women's Soccer vs Ferris State Tickets:
Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse Family Weekend Open House
Come and visit the beautiful plant collection located in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse! We are located on the second floor of the Kindschi Hall of Science, room 2241. There will be some free plants for the first 200 visitors!
Alumni & Student Small Business Market
Support alumni- and student-owned businesses during Laker Family Weekend! While youre on campus, stop by the Alumni from apparel and artwork to food itemsall created by fellow Lakers. Its a fun way to shop local while supporting the creativity of Grand...