While there is no cost to attend Family Weekend, we ask that you register to let us know that you plan to attend either virtually or in person. Register at this link.

Yes. All parents and families of current Brown students are welcome to register for Family Weekend free of charge. However, there may be some individually sponsored events (e.g., the football game, a cappella concerts, etc.) that require a separate fee and ticket. Visit the Schedule page for the full list of events and their ticketing requirements.

A printed or digital (QR code) ticket from Eventbrite for your family's registration.

The full schedule of events is now available on the Schedule page. Note that some events require tickets in advance and others are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please check the individual event listings for more details and check back in to the event schedule periodically as events are added and updated.

Many events will be recorded and/or livestreamed for future viewing. You can find links to livestreamed events in the event descriptions on the Schedule page.

Guests planning to attend in person should stop by the Family Weekend check-in tables located on College Green (near the Faunce Steps). Check-in tables will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Guests are welcome to log onto Brown’s visitor network. Wireless service is available in all residence halls, on College Green and in many classrooms. To access Brown’s guest Wi-Fi, choose Brown-Guest from the list of available networks.

To ensure all guests can fully enjoy Family Weekend, events are planned in locations that are fully accessible to wheelchairs. Closed captioning will be provided for most major events. To request additional accommodations or assistance, please contact Event Strategy and Management at eventstrategy@brown.edu.

 While Brown does not reserve hotel blocks for Family Weekend, there are several hotels listed on Brown’s hotel accommodations page within close proximity to campus that offer discounted pricing. If you are having trouble finding accommodations in Providence, surrounding areas such as Warwick, RI and Seekonk, MA have hotels within driving distance.

All events will take place rain or shine. Please pack accordingly for fall weather in New England. In the case of dangerous weather conditions, outdoor events will be canceled. Please refer to the Family Weekend website and online schedule for information about cancellations.

We encourage you to download the BrownU mobile app (search “BrownU” in your app store) for on-hand information, including a schedule and campus map. Family Weekend information will be available on the app in October.

To find Family Weekend info: Open the app. From the home screen, click the menu icon in the top right corner and then click “Family Weekend” under More Features. You can also bookmark events you want to attend and access them in the My Bookmarks section in the bottom menu. Please note that you do not need to create an account and should use the app as a guest. 

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 The shuttle for the football game will take fans to and from Brown Stadium and is free for all fans. The buses will be available at the corner of Bannister and George streets approximately every 10 minutes, beginning two hours before kickoff. Return trips will be available for 30 minutes after the game. Drop-off and pickup at Brown Stadium will be located on Sessions Street.

Families can take a self-guided tour managed by the Office of Admission by scanning the QR code available at the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center, located at 21 Prospect St.

Yes, families of students in the Warren Alpert Medical School are invited to attend a variety of programs geared toward the medical student experience. Learn more on the Medical Family Weekend website. 

Questions about Family Weekend should be directed to familyweekend@brown.edu. If you have questions while on site you can stop by one of the check-in tables from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Yes. In addition to the exciting lineup of Family Weekend events happening the evening of Saturday, October 24, WaterFire Providence will be hosting a lighting downtown. The October 24 lighting is a separate community event that is not affiliated with Family Weekend, though families are welcome to attend in addition to the lineup of Family Weekend events on campus. For more information on how to plan your Saturday evening and get to and from WaterFire, visit the Guest Services page.