Join us for Westfield State University’s annual Family & Champions Weekend and make memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy delicious food, live music, and a variety of activities for all ages. From DIY s’mores, crafts, lawn games, outdoor movies, trivia, paint night, and karaoke to our Harvest Fest featuring BBQ, local vendors, live music, a beer garden, hayrides, carnival fun, and more — there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to cheer on the Owls at our soccer and football games!
Tickets are $15 per guest that will be joining us for our weekend activities. Students and children under 10 are FREE!
| Friday, September 26 |
| 2–7 p.m. | Check-in and welcome table |
| 5–7 p.m. | Dinner on your own |
| 7 p.m. | Field hockey vs Anna Maria Alumni Field |
| 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Family Fireside Social — DIY s’mores, storytime for kids, crafts, lawn games, music, and outdoor movie |
8–10 p.m. | Family Fun Nights (pre-registration required) — family trivia night, paint night, and karaoke bar (21+, cash bar available) |
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| Saturday, September 27 |
| 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Check-in and welcome table |
| 9–10 a.m. | Yoga on the green |
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Family Field Day Events — family relay races, 4v4 volleyball tournament, 3v3 soccer, and 5v5 dodgeball |
| 11 a.m. | Volleyball game vs Bridgewater |
| 11 a.m. | Men’s Soccer |
| 1 p.m. | Gameside Tailgating |
| 2 p.m. | Football Game |
4–8 p.m. | Harvest Fest — BBQ, vendors, live music, beer garden, hayrides, carnival activities, legacy families/homecoming info tent, and lawn games Beer garden for 21+, with additional costs for food and beverages. |
| 8–9 p.m. | Family Bingo |
There is a ticket option called “Current WSU Student” that will add a ticket but with no cost.
The $15 ticket includes access to all events listed on the schedule, as well as all food options at the events. Ticket does not include purchase of special food items at the football game or alcohol.
Once tickets are purchased, physical tickets will not be distributed. Instead, attendees will provide their name at check-in. Everyone should plan to check in to receive their weekend materials.
Check-in will be located outside the Main Entrance of Ely Campus Center under the blue tent. Hours are Friday from 2:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. At check-in, you’ll receive important information for the weekend, including a campus map, schedule of events, and wristbands for entry.
All guests for the weekend are invited to park in Commuter Parking Lots. These include the Commuter Parking Lot and Dower Center Parking Lots. Please do not park in the Visitor Spaces in front of Parenzo Hall, these spaces are reserved for the Saturday Admissions Tour Groups. No parking pass will be needed for the events.
