Family and friends of current Biola students are invited to attend Family Weekend 2025.
We're planning 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.
We can't wait to see you! Let us know if you are joining us by taking a couple of munites to fill out this form.
Explore our Plan Your Visit page for information on transportation, parking, local accommodations and more.
Come say hello and ask us questions! Biola staff will be outside the Biola Cafe to greet you and they will be selling a Limited Edition, Family Weekend t-shirts (available while supplies last). Register below to let us know what you are interested in attending!
Enjoy a classic dinner in BIola's Cafe with your student and make sure you treat yourself with some Dole Whip. Stay in the Cafe or take it to-go and grab a seat on Metzger Lawn for Punk-N-Pie. Wear your Family Weekend lanyard to receive 10% off your dinner purchase! Payments taken directly from Cafe staff. Please note: Biola students can use their ID card/meal plan.
Holy Spirit Symposium
6–8 p.m.
Ethel Lee Auditorium
Join the Center of the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today for the biennial Holy Spirit Academic Symposium. Listen in on the plenaries with Dr. Ayman Ibrahim and Lee Strobel. Attendance is free with your Family Weekend lanyard.
Journey through some of Biola's schools and experience hands-on activities. No registration is required. Activities will be posted soon.
Eagles BBQ on the Lawn
11:45 a.m.
Metzger Lawn
Enjoy a casual lunch with your student and family and experience some of the Biola students' favorite lawn games, activities for kids and more to come!
Visit the Women's Basketball team in Chase Gymnasium and watch them scrimmage!
33rd Annual PRISM Concert
7:30 p.m.
Crowell Music Building
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.
Purchase tickets early, as this concert sells out.
Learn the psychology of pickleball and take a turn to play!
Holy Spirit Symposium
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mayers Auditorium
Join the Center of the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today for the biennial Holy Spirit Academic Symposium. Listen in on the plenary with Jacqueline C. Rivers. Attendance is free with your Family Weekend lanyard.
Student Union Building (SUB) — Rest and Play Games!
10:45–11:45 a.m.
SUB
Come in and enjoy some rest or a round of pool!
AI Lab/Studio
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Crowell Business Building
Join us in the AI Lab for a workshop. Bring your laptops if you have one!
The Elisabeth Elliot Exhibit Guided Tour
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Library
The Biola Library will host Through Gates of Splendor: The Elisabeth Elliot Story, a traveling exhibition developed in collaboration with the Museum of the Bible and The Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, focusing on her faith and resilience following the death of her husband during missionary work in Ecuador.
Visit your Residence Hall
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Residence Halls
Common halls will be open for you to pass through and visit with your student.
School of Science, Technology and Health Open Houses
10:30–11:45 a.m.
LIM (for science and technology majors), Soubirou (for health majors)
LIM Open House — Families can walk freely around LIM to check out the spaces. We will have signs across the building of specifics of where to go (i.e robotics space (LIM 084), Science Lab (LIM 156)).
Soubirou Open House — Meet the Associate Dean of the health division to guide you through the nursing, OT, Kinesiology and Public Health spaces.
1:15-2:45 p.m. — Biola Experience
Student Union Building (SUB) — Rest and Play Games!
1:15–2:45 p.m.
SUB
Come in and enjoy some rest or a round of pool!
AI Lab/Studio
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Crowell Business Building
Join us in the AI Lab for a workshop. Bring your laptops if you have one!
Film Screening and Q&A
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Ethel Lee Auditorium
Join the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for a screening of an award-winning student film about a young woman who must learn to believe in make-believe when she finds herself whisked away to the magical land of Nod. Stay afterward for a Q&A with the filmmakers!
The Elisabeth Elliot Exhibit Guided Tour
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Library
The Biola Library will host Through Gates of Splendor: The Elisabeth Elliot Story, a traveling exhibition developed in collaboration with the Museum of the Bible and The Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. The exhibit explores the life and legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, focusing on her faith and resilience following the death of her husband during missionary work in Ecuador.
Visit your Residence Hall
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Residence Halls
Common halls will be open for you to pass through and visit with your student.
Looking for other areas to visit around town? Here are some ideas to create your own experience:
Biola Theatre presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder | October 23-25 at Curtis Theatre, Brea | Purchase tickets here
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