Family Weekend, October 24-26, 2025
We welcome all Gettysburg College families to Family Weekend!
Family Weekend is a time when you can experience many facets of life at Gettysburg College from academic opportunities to exhibits to athletic events to music performances to open houses—and the list goes on.
Online registration is available starting August 20. Registration benefits include Family Weekend giveaways, Saturday lunch in the Dining Hall, and printed materials for the weekend. (Registration is not required to attend Family Weekend.) A limited number of ghost tours are available on the registration page for an additional fee.
For Family Weekend questions, please contact us by phone at 717-337-6304 or email at family_weekend_reg@gettysburg.edu.
Schedule
Family Weekend is brimming with activities, from art exhibits to athletic events. Weekend highlights for 2025 are listed below. The full schedule will be available early this fall.
Family Weekend Highlights
Friday, October 24:
· Fall Honors Day, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
· Family Weekend Happy Hour, 5 – 8 p.m.
· Ghost Tours, by registration only
Saturday, October 25:
· Family Weekend President’s Welcome Session, 10 – 11 a.m.
· Family Weekend Tailgate, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
· Family Weekend Lunch in Servo, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., by registration only
· Ghost Tours, by registration only
· Gettysburg BINGO!, 8:30 – 10 p.m.
See the full schedule of events from 2024.
Tips
Suggestions for a smooth and happy Family Weekend from seasoned pros—Gettysburg College parents!
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FAQs
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Lodging and Eating
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