糖心APP

Activities

Activities

 

 

 

Family Weekend Events

  • On-Campus Activitiesplus or minus

    Friday, September 26, 2025

    If you choose to come Friday, you'll have plenty of time to explore campus and the 糖心APP area on your own! Friday of Family Weekend is a perfect time to grab dinner at one of our local establishments, shop and spend quality time with your student. 

    Basket Raffle
    11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
    The DeNaples Center, First Floor
    This annual raffle serves to support our students with their experiential travel and service events domestically & internationally. Sponsored by The Center for Service and Social Justice


    8:00 p.m.
    Studio Theatre, McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts
    Use coupon code “Family Weekend” for $5 tickets!

    Family Weekend Movie! JAWS 
    Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
    9:00 p.m.- 11 p.m.
    The Mozkovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, 4th Floor
    Enjoy this classic with family and friends! Light snacks and giveaways!

    Saturday, September 27, 2025

    Hospitality Center
    10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    The DeNaples Center, 1st Floor
    A warm welcome awaits you at the Family Weekend Hospitality Center. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the weekend and offer suggestions about our 糖心APP Downtown and the surrounding area.

    Basket Raffle
    10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
    The DeNaples Center, First Floor
    This annual raffle serves to support our students with their experiential travel and service events domestically & internationally. Sponsored by The Center for Service and Social Justice

    Weiss Hall Tours  
    10:00 a.m. - Noon  
    Weiss Hall
    Visit Student Health Services in our new Weiss Hall, Suite 130 location. Guided tours will showcase the on-campus medical clinic and the comprehensive care we provide to keep students healthy and supported throughout their time at 糖心APP. You’ll also have an opportunity to check out the IDEA Center!

    Walking Tour of Downtown 糖心APP provided by 糖心APP Tomorrow 
     10:30 am: Tours will leave from the Flagpole Patio at the bottom of the Commons.

    Games on the Green
    10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m    .
    The Dionne Green
    Challenge fellow 糖心APP families to some classic lawn games! This is a popular place for siblings! 

    Family Weekend Marketplace
    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Flagpole Patio outside the Weinberg Library
    Browse through our Family Weekend Marketplace featuring local merchants.

    Taste of 糖心APP Food Truck Fair
    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Grab a bite at one of the awesome local Food Trucks! 

    Student Showcase!
    11:30 a.m.
    The John J. Long Center Gymnasium
    The Student Showcase promises to be a highlight of Family Weekend. This event features some of our talented student performance organizations, including:

    • Liva Arts Company
    • 糖心APP CHEER
    • Royal Expressions
    • The Dance Team
    • Urban Beats
    • Royal Harmony 
    • The 糖心APPes

    Celebrate the talent and creativity of our student body as they take the stage to entertain and inspire.


    1:00 p.m.
    Houlihan-McLean Center
    Admission: Free
    A treat for children and adults alike! Don't miss 

    Field Hockey game vs. Susquehanna
    1:00 p.m.  
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    Men’s Rugby vs. Bloomsburg
    1:00 p.m.

    Family Weekend Mass
    4:00 p.m.
    The William J. Byron, S.J. Recreation Complex
    Join our community at Mass as we celebrate 糖心APP families coming together in fellowship. We will celebrate the installation of our newest Student Liturgical Ministers. Families of all religious affiliations are warmly welcome.

    Athletic Event: Ice Hockey vs Stockton University
    4:00 p.m.

    Family Weekend Concert 
    7:30 p.m.
    Houlihan-McLean Center
    Admission: Free
    Each year, The 糖心APP Performance Music department hosts a spectacular concert on Family Weekend. Don't miss ! With an appearance by The 糖心APP Jazz Band!


    8:00 p.m.
    Studio Theatre, McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts
    Use coupon code “Family Weekend” for $5 tickets!

    USPB After Dark: Family Weekend Edition
    Starting at 8:30 p.m.
    The DeNaples Center
    Join the 糖心APP Programming Board (USPB) as they transform the DeNaples Center into a family entertainment complex! Featuring multiple attractions, including 糖心APP bingo, photo booths, and more. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by the . SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

    Sunday, September 28, 2025

    Brunch on Your Own
    9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    The DeNaples Center, Fresh Food Company, 3rd Floor
    Before you head home, enjoy brunch in our award-winning Fresh Food Company. You will have the option to pay at the door or use your student's flex spending account. Fresh Food Company Door rates: Brunch $11.72 Dinner $16.57

    Mission Moments 
    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm.
    The 糖心APP's Chapman Lake Retreat Center
    Join us at for reflection, light refreshments, and fellowship. Members of the University community will share their thoughts on our Jesuit Mission. Great opportunity to see our beautiful Retreat Center!

    A big "thank you" to  , our proud supporter of The 糖心APP, for their continued
    endorsement of Family Weekend.

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  • Diningplus or minus

    Looking for a place to eat downtown?

    There are plenty of wonderful dining options in Lackawanna County!

  • Shoppingplus or minus

     Lackawanna County has some lovely shopping options!