Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2026

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October 16 - 18, 2026

Join us as we celebrate Family Weekend at Bellarmine University on October 16-18, 2026 starting Friday at 5:00 PM with fun-filled events for parents and families. It's a great opportunity to connect with other families, visit the campus, and engage in university activities. Break out your scarlet and silver as we gather to celebrate our knights!

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Admission is $15 per person. Bellarmine students and children under 6 are free!

Admission includes:

                        • One Family Weekend Koozie
                        • El Carnaval
                        • Not so Late Knight Bingo
                        • Brunch with President Susan B. Donovan
                        • Family Weekend Closing Cookout

Friday, October 16 

📍 The Quad

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Check-In
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: El Carnaval 
    • Live Music and Band Performance 
    • Food Trucks and Snacks 
    • Games and Activities (Bull Riding, Pinatas & Crafts)  
    • Cultural Vendors and Crafts 
    • Community Resource Fair 
    • Photo Booth and Giveaways 

Saturday, October 17

📍 Various Locations

  • 8:00 AM: Check-In
    • Frazier Hall
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Brunch with President Susan B. Donovan
    • University Dining Hall (UDH)
  • 12:00 PM: Sprint Football vs. Midway University
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Peerless Distillery Tour
    • Admission desk in Centro Atrium
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Not so Late Knight Night Bingo 
    • Frazier Hall 
  • 7:00 PM: Louisville FC Soccer Game*

Sunday, October 18 

📍 Various Locations

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Catholic Mass 
    • Our Lady of the Woods Chapel
    • If you and your family are interested in serving as a gift bearer, lector, or with collections please email the Sacristan, Alexis Santiago (asantiago@bellarmine.edu).
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Family Weekend Closing Cookout
    • Palio
  • 1:00 PM: Field Hockey vs. UMass Amherst
    • Trager Stadium
    • No cost

*Seniors graduating in December or May should reach out to Cole Lopez (clopez2@bellarmine.edu) for limited free drink ticket vouchers, redeemable at the game! 

Bookstore Hours

Stop by the Bellarmine Bookstore to purchase gear with a complimentary coupon for 20% off your most expensive item!

  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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