UMD Family Weekend: A Memorable Experience for the Whole Family
Family Weekend 2025: October 10th - 12th.
This yearly celebration is packed with activities and events designed to bring families together for unforgettable moments. Whether you're a proud parent, a curious sibling, or a loving grandparent, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy.
We have begun to add events to the schedule listed below. Additional events will be adding in the coming weeks.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 10, 2025
UMD Men's Hockey
7:00 PM | AMSOIL Arena | Ticket Link To Come
UMD Men's Hockey vs. Augustana
*A link for discounted tickets will be provided when ticket sales launch in September. If current UMD students have purchased student tickets, they are only valid for the student section. If the student wants to sit with their family, a reserved ticket would need to be purchased.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Photos, Floats, and Fun
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Kirby Student Center Lounge (1st Floor) | FREE
Enjoy games, root beer floats, and get a family photo taken in the UMD Kirby Lounge. Hosted by Kirby Student Center - Bulldog Beginnings, Dining Services, and Coca-Cola. (Root beer floats available while supplies last).
Book of the North: Botanical Ink Walk
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Bagley Nature Area | FREE
Take a walk in the woods with faculty from English, Biology, and Chemistry, and learn about what plants we'll be using to make ink for The Book of the North. Later in the day, you can try your hand at calligraphy using these botanical inks.
Book of the North: Calligraphy with Botanical Inks
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | UMD Library KAML Room 260 | $10 individual; $20 per familly (up to 4) | Registration Link to Come
Experience the process of creating calligraphy like a Medieval Scribe: An introduction to the basics of broad-edge calligraphy using botanical inks with Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu, Assoc. Professor of Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
UMD Men's Hockey
6:00 PM | AMSOIL Arena | Ticket Link To Come
UMD Men's Hockey vs. Augustana
*A link for discounted tickets will be provided when ticket sales launch in September. If current UMD students have purchased student tickets, they are only valid for the student section. If the student wants to sit with their family, a reserved ticket would need to be purchased.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
UMD Family Weekend Brunch
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Greysolon Ballroom | price TBD | registration link to come
Enjoy brunch with your student in the heart of Duluth! Guests will take in the beautiful sights of Duluth while mingling and meeting other Bulldog families.