Everyone is welcome. While we call it Family Weekend, these events are open to all. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and guests can attend the dinners, purchase T-shirts, and take part in every activity throughout the weekend.

Reserve Your Meals

Sign up for the Family Harvest Dinner, the Hispanic Heritage Buffet, or both. One form covers both meals, just select the events you’d like to attend.

Friday

September 18
5:00–7:30 p.m.

Family Weekend Check-In

Families, alumni, faculty, staff, and guests can check in Friday evening or Saturday morning to pick up shirts and weekend materials.

6:00 p.m.

Family Harvest Dinner

A warm, seasonal meal to kick off the weekend together.

Advance Registration Required
Family Harvest Dinner Pricing
Attendee Price
Adults (13+) $25
DUNY Students $15
Children (ages 3–12) $15
Children under 3 Free

During registration, guests will be asked to indicate any dietary restrictions so Dominican Dining can do their best to accommodate requests.

7:30 p.m.

Family Entertainment

An evening of live entertainment to bring everyone together. Details to be announced.

Saturday

September 19
12:00–4:30 p.m.

Charger Tailgate

Cheer on the Chargers during the Men’s & Women’s Soccer Doubleheader.

5:00–8:00 p.m.

Festival, Novelties & Activities

An evening festival with novelties, activities, and food for all ages.

Hispanic Heritage Buffet Pricing
Attendee Price
Adults (13+) $20 advance / $25 at the door
Children (ages 3–12) $10 advance / $15 at the door
Children under 3 Free

DUNY students can use their meal plan for the buffet.

8:00 p.m.

Fireworks

Fire in the Sky. Close out the night with a spectacular fireworks display over campus.

Sunday

September 20
Morning

Apple Picking

Wrap up the weekend with a family-friendly apple picking outing, hosted by the Alumni Office.

Advance Registration Required

Register through the Alumni Office

Family Day & Fire in the Sky T-Shirts

T-shirt pre-ordering has now closed, but you can still get one during Family Weekend! A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by early to grab yours while supplies last.

Available During Family Weekend

Limited quantities • While supplies last

Size Price
Adult (all sizes) $15
Youth $10
DUNY students: Pick up a complimentary Family Day & Fire in the Sky T-shirt during the week leading up to the event, while supplies last.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Registration Opens Mon, August 3 · 12:00 p.m.
T-Shirt Pre-Orders Closed August 25
Advance Registration Closes (Harvest Dinner & Hispanic Heritage Buffet) Thu, September 10 · 11:59 p.m.

We Can’t Wait to See You

From the Harvest Dinner to the fireworks over campus, Family Weekend & Fire in the Sky is a celebration for the whole Charger community. Mark your calendar for September 18–20, 2026.