Family Weekend 2024


Friday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 6

Family Weekend celebrates our Mercyhurst families near and far. We look forward to showing our Laker families why Hurst really is Home!

Schedule

 


Friday, Oct. 4
Time Event Location Info
8 p.m. Homecoming Bonfire Behind Old Main Free, No Tickets Required
9:15 p.m. MAC/SAC Presents Performance by Magician Kevin Li Walker Recital Hall Free, No Tickets Required

 


Saturday, Oct. 5
Time Event Location Info
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homecoming Family Weekend Grotto Commons Dining Hall
  • Students with meal plans can use Meal Swipes and Guest Swipes if available
  • Rates at the door for those without meal plans:
    • Adults & Children Ages 11+: $7.50
    • Children Ages 10 and Under: $5
    • Children Ages Three & Under: Free
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Homecoming Family Weekend Carnival Outside Saxon Stadium
  • Free, No Tickets Required
  • Children under 18 must be supervised by parent/guardian over 18
1 p.m. Football Game vs. Buffalo State Saxon Stadium
5 to 7 p.m. Hockey Food Truck Pre-Game Outside Saxon Stadium Food can be purchased at a variety of food trucks
7 p.m. Men’s Hockey Game vs. Bowling Green Mercyhurst Ice Center

Sunday, Oct. 6
Time Event Location Info
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brunch Grotto Commons Dining Hall
  • Students with meal plans can use Meal Swipes and Guest Swipes if available
  • Rates at the door for those without meal plans:
    • Adults & Children Ages 11+: $7.50
    • Children Ages 10 and Under: $5
    • Children Ages Three & Under: Free
10 a.m. Mass Christ the King Chapel  
1 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Chicago State Soccer Field  
4 p.m. Men's Hockey vs. Bowling Green Mercyhurst Ice Center

Festivities

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  • Homecoming Bonfire
    Cheerleaders forming a pyramid before lighting the homecoming bonfire
  • Laker Students
    Students gathered on stairs awaiting homecoming festivities
  • Marching Band
    Marching band playing during homecoming festivities
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