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Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2023 is Sept. 8-10!

Make memories with your student at their home away from home. Plan your weekend around your family’s passions. There is something for everyone!

  • Arts: take in a show or wander through a gallery
  • Academics: view rare books, learn about the history of the university, our country, and more
  • Athletics: cheer on the Flames or plan your own outdoor adventure

 

Convocation on Friday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.

Start the best family weekend ever in worship together on Friday, Sept. 8, at Convocation. 

 

LU Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

The 2023 scavenger hunt’s theme is in the works! All weekend long, find the clues, snap photos with your crew, and meet other LU Family along the way. No spoilers here! 

Tag the occasion #LUFamily2023

There Is Something For Everyone

Choose from the events below to build your own Family Weekend experience. Activities marked with ($) require purchase.

Cheer with the Flames!

Wear Your Red and Fan the Flames! Catch a home game with the Flames NCAA teams and Club Sports teams. Support our student athletes on and off the field year-round as Flames Club members.

 

Registration for Family Weekend is required to receive the Promo Code for discounts on ticketed events. For ticket questions, please contact the Ticket Office at (434) 582-7328 or email tickets@liberty.edu.

Art, Music, & Theatre 

See, hear, and enjoy the many talents of our Liberty students!

 

Registration for Family Weekend is required to receive the Promo Code for discounts on ticketed events. For ticket questions, please contact the Ticket Office at (434) 582-7328 or email tickets@liberty.edu.

Fun on the Mountain 

Tube it. Climb it. Run it. Zip it. Bowl it. Or slow down, and laze the day away in a canoe. Ask for the Family Weekend rate.

 
View the Campus Recreation event calendar for more options!

Science, Artifacts, & Historical Collections

Check each website for hours and availability. Admission is free.


Local Lynchburg Area

Explore our local region. Lynchburg and surrounding counties have a lot of fun things to do and places to stay or dine just around the corner!

Liberty’s Hancock Welcome Center has a Visit Us Guide that lists a variety of lodging locations and directions to campus.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Weekend?

Who can come to Family Weekend?

What activities will be at Family Weekend?

 There will be something for everyone in the family. More details coming this summer!

We plan to be at Family Weekend on Friday. Where do we park on campus?

What are the rules for parking on campus?

While on campus, would I have access to a wheelchair?

Is there a map of the campus?

What dining options are available during Family Weekend?

Are there any discounts on campus during Family Weekend? 

How do I purchase tickets for any activity during Family Weekend?
What if a family member experiences sickness or injury?
Can my son/daughter stay with their sibling in the residence halls?

Can family members attend Convocation?

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