Family Weekend 2024
- October 25-26, 2024
- Hosted By: Family Engagement, University Events
- Open to: Parents, Students
Cost and Admission
This is a paid event.
General Public: $15.00 Biola Student: $15.00 Biola Faculty/Staff: $15.00 |
Family and friends of current Biola students are invited to attend Family Weekend 2024.
We've planned fun events for families and students to spend intentional time together. Enjoy activities on Biola's campus and explore the surrounding Los Angeles area! Events are optional as this weekend is designed for you to create memories with your students.
RSVP and fill out this FORM and tell us what you are coming too! We can't wait to see you!
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, October 25
Spend the day nearby! | No scheduled events
Ideas to create your own experience:
Visit local shops or take your student grocery shopping
Play a round of frisbee golf at La Mirada Regional Park
Explore Downtown Fullerton or Uptown Whittier
- Irvine Regional Park and Zoo
Parking: $3 to $5
Zoo Entry: $2 pp
- Pumpkin Patch (Free with paid/ticketed activities available)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (weather permitting)
5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | BIOLA WELCOME HOUR
Dinner in the Cafe
Enjoy a classic dinner in Biola’s Cafe with your student and make sure to get a cone with your student's favorite...Dole Whip. Families will stay in the cafe or take it to-go and grab a seat on Metzger Lawn. Payment will be taken directly from Cafe staff.
Please note: Biola students can use their ID card/meal plan.
7:00-9:00 p.m. | PUNK-N-PIE STUDENT TALENT SHOW
Watch Biola students show off their skills at our annual talent show and enjoy free pumpkin pie after the show. Bring your own blankets or chairs to enjoy the show.
Saturday, October 26
All-day activities:
9:30 a.m. | PRAISE, PANCAKES & POP-TARTS
Location: Ethel Lee Auditorium
Join us for a time of worship with other Biola families and students and President Corey, and enjoy a light breakfast immediately following.
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | CAMPUS VISIT-FREE TIME
Journey through some of Biola’s schools and experience hands-on activities. Details will be updated. No registration is required.
12 p.m. | EAGLES BBQ ON THE LAWN
Location: Sycamore Lawn
Enjoy a casual lunch with your student and family and experience some of Biola students’ favorite lawn games and a round of BIOLA Bingo!
Cost: $15/person (students cannot use their meal plans for this event). Register by Monday, October 21.
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | CAMPUS VISIT-FREE TIME
Journey through some of Biola’s schools and experience hands-on activities. Details will be updated. No registration is required.
3:00 p.m. | FAMILY KICKBALL | Register Here
Enjoy some friendly competition with other Biola families over a classic game of kickball led by special guest team captains.
Continue your evening on campus with the Biola Community!
4:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer Game vs. Vanguard University (Senior Day)
7:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game vs. Vanguard University (Senior Day)
Biola students, staff, faculty, and alumni are free. General admission is $10. Tickets sold at biola.edu/tickets
7:30 p.m. PRISM Concert | Ticketed Event
Created in 1992, the annual PRISM Concert has become an integral component of our fall concert series, offering guests a wonderful glimpse into the spectrum of talent housed in the Conservatory of Music. Ensembles large and small, as well as student soloists, unite in a program demonstrating musical and artistic excellence and great spirit.
This concert sells out quickly, so purchase your Tickets in advance!
Questions?
Contact Family Engagement at:
(562) 906-4535
parents@biola.edu