Family Day 2026 Schedule of Events
This page outlines the full schedule of events for Family Day. Additional events may be added and details are subject to change, keep checking back for more information!
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Start Time |
End Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
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9:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Check-in |
First Floor, Student Commons |
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9:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Family Lounge open |
Alumni Boardroom, Student Commons |
Take a break and connect with other families! The lounge will be open until 6 PM and will offer a respite from the busy schedule. |
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9:30 AM |
10:00 AM |
Family Council Donut Walk - Invitation Only |
Commons Plaza, Student Commons |
Family Council .5k Donut Walk Commons Plaza, in front of Rams Horns🍩🏅 Any registrants who made a donation to the VCU Family Fund are invited to participate! DONUT worry, the walk is short! If you would like to make a donation and participate, it’s not too late! If you've made a donation to the Family Fund, we will reach out with an invitation to participate! |
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9:30 AM |
10:30 AM |
Paint Party |
Richmond Salons, Student Common |
Create your own masterpiece! Local artist John Price will lead this guided paint party and you'll leave with your very own painting! This is a paid event. |
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10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Orientation and Transition Programs "Build-A-Ram" |
Market 810, Shafer Dining Court |
Join Orientation and Transition Programs as they welcome back first-year students and families in this fun "Build-A-Ram" activity! |
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10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
BINGO |
Richmond Salons, Student Commons |
You know it, you love it! Win prizes and have fun at our morning BINGO offering. |
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10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
"Ramily Reunion" Brunch |
Market 810, Shafer Dining Court |
Enjoy the delicious offerings that Market 810 has to offer at our official "Ramily Reunion" brunch! You will recieve your meal ticket at check-in, so be sure to stop by check-in first! The meal ticket can be used all day, but there will be a special menu from 10am-2pm. Students will need to use their meal plan, as the meal vouchers are for registered guests only! |
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11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Paint Party |
Richmond Salons, Student Commons |
Create your own masterpiece! Local artist John Price will lead this guided paint party and you'll leave with your very own painting! This is a paid event. |
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11:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
Honors College Open House |
VCU Honors College, 701 W Grace St |
Join the Honors College for light food and refreshments, meet Honors College Faculty and Staff, and take a family photo in front of the Honors College Step and Repeat! |
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11:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
Ramily Rally Resource Fair |
Throughout the Student Commons |
This event will offer connection opportunities of all kinds! Meet with resources and get on-demand help, explore off-campus properties, connect with our colleges and schools, and shop the amazing creations of our very own students at the Maker's Market! |
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One-Stop Shop Fair |
Virginia Rooms |
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Housing Fair |
Commonwealth Ballroom |
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College and School Showcase |
James River Terrace |
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Student Passport Photos |
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Makers Market |
Commons Plaza |
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Facepainting/Caricature Artists |
Commons Plaza |
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12:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Visit The Anderson, the VCUarts teaching gallery |
The Anderson, 907 1/2 W Franklin St |
The Anderson serves as the VCUarts teaching gallery, providing students with opportunities to learn about connecting their work to a public audience. With a dynamic program of student and professional exhibitions, the gallery presents student scholarship, faculty research, and the work of visiting artists. Open from 12-5pm, check out the five featured exhibits: LogJam, Swim Motif Lab, But to go on, Corpus: Collections from the Candela Collection, and At The End Of The Song. Learn more about The Anderson and these exhibits on their website. |
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1:00 PM |
VCU vs. George Washington Women's Soccer |
VCU Athletic Village, 2901 Hermitage Rd. |
Support the VCU Women's Soccer team at this free game! Go Rams! |
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3:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Craft Activity |
Richmond Salons, Student Commons |
Embrace your creative side at our annual Craft Night. Details to come about the crafts! |
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4:30 PM |
6:30 PM |
Spooky BINGO |
Commonwealth Ballroom, Student Commons |
It's BINGO, but spooky! Halloween is quicky approaching, come get in the spooky mood and win amazing prizes! Bonus points if you come in costume! |
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5:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Music Showcase |
Commons Theater, Student Commons |
Enjoy the talents of VCU performance groups at our Family Day Music Showcase. You'll be blown away! Performance details will be added soon. |
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8:10 PM |
9:10 PM |
Family Ghost Tour |
Meet at the VCU Compass |
Come join Haunts of Richmond to discover the haunted and creepy history surrounding Monroe Park. This tour includes Altria Theater, a one-time hospital turned housing, homes of Richmond's gilded age, and more! |
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8:30 PM |
9:30 PM |
Family Ghost Tour |
Meet at the VCU Compass |
Come join Haunts of Richmond to discover the haunted and creepy history surrounding Monroe Park. This tour includes Altria Theater, a one-time hospital turned housing, homes of Richmond's gilded age, and more! |
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8:50 PM |
9:50PM |
Family Ghost Tour |
Meet at the VCU Compass |
Come join Haunts of Richmond to discover the haunted and creepy history surrounding Monroe Park. This tour includes Altria Theater, a one-time hospital turned housing, homes of Richmond's gilded age, and more! |