Family Weekend

Family Weekend is an annual spring tradition! It’s a time to connect with your student, experience our beautiful campus, learn about resources, and support services as well as have fun at DU and in the Denver area.   

Family Weekend 2026 will be hosted Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th.  

Registration will open January 2026. 

 

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Registration

Registration for Family Weekend 2026 will open in January 2026. More information will be announced here and in the DU Family Experience.  

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Schedule

We are actively planning the schedule for 2026. Click below for an overview of what to expect each day. 

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Lodging

Explore accommodations in Denver through our exclusive partnerships. Find the perfect place to stay and learn about other Denver experiences to check out during your visit!

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Registration & Packages

Registration for Family Weekend 2026 will open in January 2026. Updates and specific dates will be share in the DU Family Experience. 

Family Weekend events are fully funded though the revenue of packages sold. We host over 50 events throughout the weekend. There are 5 packages to choose from White (Friday events, Crimson (Friday + Saturday Events), and Gold (Friday + Saturday + Sunday Events). If you're only interested in joining for a day, explore our Friday and Saturday only packages on the registration page. On campus parking is provided only to families who purchase packages. Explore more about the events and meals included in each package on the CrimsonConnect Event. 

 

 

Get Tickets for Local Events

Cheer on DU Athletics!

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Come and support our DU athletics! Schedules, tickets, and times will be shared once the athletic calendar is released. 

Captivating Opera Performances

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Join us for the spring opera performance from the Lamont School of Music. Experience a night of beautiful music and captivating performances. Tickets and show times to be shared later. 

 

Schedule

  • Friday, April 24th

    Welcome to Family Weekend

    Family Weekend 2026 is actively being planned! You can expect the schedule to be released the month before the event. In the meantime, explore a general outline of the events typically offered. 


    9:00am-5:00pm Check In

    • Welcome to Family Weekend! Student and staff volunteers will get you checked in for the weekend. No printed tickets needed, just provide your name and we will do the rest! Pick up your schedule, package materials to get set up for the weekend. DU Family Merch will be available for sale.  
       

    Morning Event: Beans Family Weekend Coffee Hour (Public Event - No Package Required!) 

    • Kickoff Family Weekend with a coffee and snack from our student-run coffee shop! Located inside the Joy Burns Center, just across from the bridge. 

     

    Various Tours: Carillon (Bell Tower), Innovation Lab, Campus and more! 

    • Tours start around 11:00am and run through the afternoon. More information and how to register for a specific tour will be announced a month out from the event. 
    • Most tours will require you to register for specific times and we tend to see tours fill up before your arrival to campus. Tours are available to package holders only and more information on how to register for individual tours will be shared in the Know Before you Go Emails one month, two-week, and one-week from the event. 

    Afternoon Events: 

    Educational Sessions

    • Education sessions are available for package holders. Session topics vary by year, see last year's below: 
      • Family Engagement Beyond the Weekend 
      • Beyond Academics: Supporting Your Student's Well-being
      • Supporting Students in their Career Journey 
      • Study Abroad 
         

    A Window into Student Life: Campus Involvement and Internal Resources 

    • Visit with student organizations and on campus offices to learn more about campus life! 
       

    Suite Open Houses 

    • Student organizations and campus partners showcasing student activities and support services to students and families in their on-campus offices. 
       

    Academic College Open Houses + Faulty Flash Talks 

    • Open houses held in academic buildings to introduce families to the academic community to which their student belongs. 
       

    Evening Activities: 

    Family Weekend Kickoff Event

    • Come celebrate the start of Family Weekend with music, activities, food and fun! 
       

    Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately) 

  • Saturday, April 25th

    Saturday Events and Activities

    Family Weekend 2026 is actively being planned! You can expect the schedule to be released the month before the event. In the meantime, explore a general outline of the events typically offered. 


    9:00am-3:00pm Check In

    • Welcome to Family Weekend! Student and staff volunteers will get you checked in for the weekend. No printed tickets needed, just provide your name and we will do the rest! Pick up your schedule, package materials to get set up for the weekend. DU Family Merch will be available for sale.  
        

    Morning Events

    Richie Center Group Fitness Class

    • Hosted by the Coors Fitness Center. A group fitness class for package holders. 
       

    Faculty Flash Talks

    • Faculty lectures are available to package holders. The 2026 talks have not been confirmed. Below are the titles of the 2025 Faculty Talks: 
      • Does Compassion at Work Matter? Preparing Future Leaders for the Future of Work 
      • Educating Character in College Students Living with Anxiety 
         

    Educational Sessions 

    • Educational sessions for 2026 have not been confirmed. Below are the sessions provided on Saturday at the 2025 Family Weekend: 
      • Supporting Students in their Career Journey 
      • Well-being 101: Introducing DU Well Coaching 
         

    Afternoon Events: 

    DU Market on Campus Green 

    • A come and go afternoon on Campus Green or inside Community Commons with various activities and fun for the whole family! 
       

    DU Athletics Event - will be announced when schedules are released! 
     

    Family Trivia

    • Create a team with your student and other DU families to test your bar trivia on the fourth floor of Community Commons! Cash bar will be open or you can bring your lunch from the market to enjoy while playing. 


    Pickleball Family Face-Off 

    •  A new event from last year's Family Weekend - a chance to form a team and play a known or new opponent! 
       

    Family Happy Hour (no package required - open to anyone) 

    • A Family Weekend favorite! Join for an opporunity to connect with other DU families and students. 
       

    Discover Denver - spend the evening in the city exploring local restaurants. Pick-up your booklet with promotions and recommendations at check-in! 
     

    Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately)

  • Sunday, April 26th

    Sunday Events and Activities

    Family Weekend 2026 is actively being planned! You can expect the schedule to be released the month before the event. In the meantime, explore a general outline of the events typically offered. 

    Morning Events: 
    Typically, scheduled events wrap by early afternoon on Sunday. 

    Yoga Class 

    • Hosted our Coors Fitness Center. A Vinyasa flow yoga class offered to all Family Weekend package holders. Mats are provided, bringing your own is encouraged. All levels are welcome! 

    Various Tours 

    • More limited than the Friday tour options and schedule permitting, a couple tours are offered for those unable to make the Friday times. 

    Chancellor's Gold Brunch

    • End Family Weekend with brunch and a visit with DU's Chancellor. Grab & Go and seated options will be provided. 
       

    Matinee Lamont School of Music Spring Opera Performance (tickets sold separately)

Planning Your Stay in Denver

Parking, Lodging, and Transportation

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Get information to plan your stay, with all the details on where to park, nearby hotels, and public transportation near the University of Denver campus.

  • Parking

    Parking Information

    Parking is included with the purchase of Family Weekend Packages. More information will be shared in April 2025. 

  • Lodging

    Visitors Guide Information

    The University of Denver is located just six miles from downtown and is about 16 minutes from the City Center via I-25 or light rail. DU’s 130-acre campus is firmly embedded in established neighborhoods and surrounded by variety of well-known dining and entertainment options. 

    To help make your visit experience more enjoyable, please check out our DU Visitor's Guide Website which includes helpful resources, tools, and links with associated DU discount rates and codes.

    Find a Hotel

    We have many hotel partners in the area from whom you can request a DU rate upon reservation, which typically results in savings.

  • Transportation

    Transportation Services

    Make your way to DU campus using one of a variety of transportation options, from chartered buses to public transit. We highly encourage the use of public transportation via RTD given the RTD light rail station next to our campus, University of Denver station, which serves as a stop on the E, F and H lines that connect all across Denver. Getting downtown by rail is quick and easy, and you can even use it to get to and from the airport on the new A line, which leaves from downtown Denver's Union Station.

    Once you arrive, you can walk across Buchtel Boulevard and walk south across the campus to University Hall, which is located just off S University Boulevard and E Warren Avenue. 

    More information can be found on the RTD Website

    Ride Shares can also make navigating the city easier. Stay tuned for some promo codes prior to Family Weekend.

Explore Denver Beyond Campus

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The DU neighborhood and Denver as a whole offer extensive opportunities for recreation, cultural engagement, dining, and more. Explore neighborhood guides, learn about the many excellent restaurants around DU, and prepare to enjoy your time in Denver. 

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Family Weekend

We hope to see you at Family Weekend April 25-27, 2025!

Registration opens in January 2025. 

Contact New Student & Family Programs with questions.