2021 Fall Family Weekend
Save the date for Family Weekend '22
Friday, September 30-Sunday, October 2
See photo highlights from Family Weekend '21
| Friday | October 1 |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration opens Blue & Grey Golf Tournament, P.B. Dye Golf Club |
| 10 a.m. | Blue & Grey Golf Tournament Tee Off |
| 4-7 p.m. | Parent Check-in, Registration Desk, Whitaker Commons |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Mix & Mingle with senior team and faculty, Whitaker Commons |
| 5 p.m. | Volleyball VS Hollins University, Volpe Athletic Center |
| 8:30 p.m. | Family Movie Night, Hodson Outdoor Theater Hocus Pocus (1993) |
| Saturday | October 2 |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Parent Check-in, Registration Desk, Whitaker Commons |
| 9:30 a.m. | Alumni vs. current men's lacrosse, Thomas Athletic Field |
| 10 a.m. | Pastries with the President, Alumnae House (Special event for parents and guardians of current students. Pre-registration required) |
| 10 a.m. | Alumni vs Current Baseball Players, Frederick Community College |
| 1 p.m. | Swim Meet VS Arcadia University, Huntsinger Aquatic Center |
| 1-3 p.m. | Blazer Block Party, Residential Quad |
| 1-3 p.m. | Hood Scavenger Hunt - PLAY TO WIN, Campus Wide (registration required) |
| 1 p.m. | Field Hockey VS Alvernia University, Thomas Athletic Field |
| 3 p.m. | Women's Tennis VS Trinity DC, Tennis Complex |
| 4 p.m. | Women’s Soccer VS Eastern University, Thomas Athletic Field |
| 5 p.m. | Alumni Swim Meet, Huntsinger Aquatic Center |
| 7 p.m. | Men’s Soccer VS Eastern University, Thomas Athletic Field |
| 8:30 p.m. | Family Event - Hypnotist Dan Lornitis, sponsored by Campus Activity Board (CAB), Hodson Auditorium |
| 9-11 p.m. | Alumni Gathering hosted by Blazer Athletics, Cucina Massi, Downtown Frederick (registration encouraged) |
| Sunday | October 3 |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast, Coblentz Dining Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast & Ceremony, East Cottage (by invitation only) |
| Noon | Alumni vs Current Softball Players, Hood College Softball Field |
Register for Fall Family Weekend events!
Hood College Bookstore
- Friday, October 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Herff Jones, our Hood College Ring vendor, will be set up in front of the Bookstore from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday! - Sunday, October 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons
- Friday, October 1, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 2, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Sunday, October 3, 2-10 p.m.
*The Hood College Archives will be open from noon to 4 p.m.
Catherine Filene Shouse Center for Career Development & Experiential Education
- Friday, October 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 2, 1-4 p.m.
Coblentz Dining Hall
Friday, October 1
| Breakfast | 7-9:30 a.m. |
| Continental Breakfast | 9:30-10:30 a.m. |
| Closed | 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
| Soup/salad/deli | 2-4 p.m. |
| Closed | 4-4:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30-7:30 p.m. |
Saturday, October 2
| Continental Breakfast | 10-11 a.m. |
| Brunch | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Closed | 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30-7:30 p.m. |
Sunday, October 3
| Breakfast | 9-11 a.m. |
| Brunch | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Closed | 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30-7:30 p.m. |
Pay at the Door
- Breakfast $6.95
- Lunch/Brunch $9.10
- Dinner $10.45
The Blazer
The Grill - Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Quesadillas and other cook to order selections.
| Friday, October 1 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Swirl - Fresh Fruit Smoothies. Cold, Refreshing and Delicious.
| Friday, October 1 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 2 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 3 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Peet's Coffee - A variety of freshly brewed Peet's Gourmet Coffee and specialty beverages for you to enjoy.
| Friday, October 1 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 2 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 3 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Fresh Flats - Delicious Creative Flat Breads made fresh and served HOT.
| Friday, October 1 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 2 | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
*The Department of Athletics will have a concession stand with Chick-Fil-A and Ledos Pizza for purchase from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 at the Thomas Athletic Field entrance.
Country Inn & Suites by Raddison
5579 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 695-2881
Call and ask about the Hood College Room Block! $90.00+tax/night!
On any given visit to Downtown Frederick, you can enjoy live entertainment and fine art, shopping and dining. Whether you’re feeling a yen for culture, looking for a unique gift for a friend or craving fine dining, we’ve got you covered. Find the calendar of events here: https://downtownfrederick.org/upcoming-events/!
Frederick's Oktoberfest - Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2
- Frederick's Oktoberfest is BACK! Returning to the Frederick Fairgrounds on Friday, October 1 – Saturday, October 2, 2021. The same great food, selection of local and German beers, entertainment, sports tent, and kids’ zone.
First Saturday - Saturday, October 2
- First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick
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