Get ready for a memory filled Family Weekend September 11-12!
Family Weekend is a campus-wide celebration in honor of parents, grandparents, and extended family that will take place every September.
This unique weekend experience will provide families with the opportunity to spend a fun time together, explore the campus, behold the beautiful Pocono scenery, and experience the wealth of activities that are in store.
Families can discover more about life at ESU by participating in the Warrior Bash and athletic events, tour of the new University Center, Dansbury Commons dining, the Pocono Latin Fest, and so much more! Please visit our ESU Flickr albums to see pictures from weekend events in the past!
Interested in making hotel reservations for the weekend? View information on local lodging.
Family Weekend Event Schedule
Friday, September 11
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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University Bookstore
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9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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University Center
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Petting Zoo
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6 - 8 p.m.
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Science & Technology Center Lawn
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Family Feud Hosted by Cultural Greek Council
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6 - 8 p.m.
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Science & Technology Center 117
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Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History
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6 - 9 p.m.
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Science & Technology Center - Lower Level 70
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Mocie on the Quad: Toy Story 5
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8 p.m.
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Science & Technology Center Lawn
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Saturday, September 12
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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First Responders and Military Showcase
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9 a.m.
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College Circle
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Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History Open House
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9 a.m.
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Science & Technology Center - Lower Level 70
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ESU's Family Amazing Race Experience
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10 a.m.
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Beers Lecture Hall
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University Bookstore
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11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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University Center
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University Center Guided Tours
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12 - 2 p.m.
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University Center
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Gender & Sexuality Center Open House
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12 - 2 p.m.
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University Center 302
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Center for Student Engagement & Belonging Open House
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12 - 2 p.m.
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University Center 332
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ESU Men's Soccer vs. Shepherd
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1 - 3 p.m.
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Eiler-Martin Stadium
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GenOne Family Pinning Ceremony & Mixer
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1 - 2:30 p.m.
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Science & Technology Center 117
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Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony
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2 - 4 p.m.
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University Center Ballroom 220C
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Create Lab Family Project
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2 - 5 p.m.
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Rosenkrans Hall
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Warrior Bash
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3 - 5 p.m.
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Front of Stroud Hall
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Pocono Latin Fest
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5 p.m.
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Commuter Lot 29
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ESU Football vs. Slippery Rock
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6:35 - 9:30 p.m.
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Eiler-Marin Stadium
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Discover the Poconos
Off-campus, there are great places to stay, adventures on every corner, and events for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau website to connect with the surrounding area and all its amenities.
Are you an ESU Legacy Family?
If a close member of your family (such as a child, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or grandparent) attended East Stroudsburg University, and you are either a current student or an alumnus/a of ESU, then you are invited to the Annual Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony with President Kenneth Long.
Families and their student(s) will receive a special pin inducting them into the ESU Legacy Program and have a photo taken with the President.
Join us during Family Weekend 2026 Saturday, September 11-12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Rosenkrans.
We are honored to celebrate families with a multi-generational tradition of attending East Stroudsburg University!
First-Generation (GenOne) Family Pinning
Are you are a first generation and new to ESU student (ESU student who will be the first in their family to graduate from college), you are be invited to join us for an exclusive GenOne Pinning Ceremony welcoming you to the First Generation Warrior Community. The program is designed to highlight the student's significant accomplishment and create connection and support systems for them and their families. All family members will receive a GenOne pin and light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Contact Us
Campus Address
University Center
(570) 422-3384
Director of Student Engagement
Fernando Alcántar
falcantar@esu.edu
