
Family Weekend 2026
Register Today!
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- 4:30 - 9 p.m. PDT
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. PDT
- Various Campus Locations
- Hosted By: University Events
- Open to: Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Cost and Admission
This event is free to attend.
Certain activities will require registration. Lunch will require to pay in advance.
- $10.00 for Biola Students (Lunch)
- $15.00 for General Public (Lunch)
- $25.00 for General Public Lunch & T-shirt (deadline Oct 2)
- $15.00 for T-Shirts
Family and friends of current Biola students are invited to attend Family Weekend 2026.
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 minutes to fill out this form.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 SCHEDULE
BIOLA WELCOME HOUR & CHECK-IN
TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Biola Cafe
Come say hello and ask us questions! Biola staff will be outside the Biola Cafe to greet you and they will be selling limited-edition Family Weekend T-shirts (available while supplies last). Register below to let us know what you are interested in attending!
DINNER IN THE CAF
TIME: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Biola Cafe
Enjoy a classic dinner in Biola's Cafe with your student and make sure you treat yourself to 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 a discount on your dinner purchase! Payments are taken directly by Cafe staff. Please note: Biola students can use their ID card/meal plan.
PUNK-N-PIE: STUDENT TALENT SHOW
TIME: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Metzger Lawn
"Punk N Pie is Biola's annual Family Weekend Talent Show. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a piece of pie while watching our incredible students put on a captivating show that is fun for the whole family!"
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 SCHEDULE
PRAISE, PANCAKES & POP-TARTS
TIME: 9:00-10:15 a.m.
LOCATION: Ethel Lee Auditorium
Join us for a time of worship with other Biola families and students with Pancakes & Pop-Tarts immediately following.
CAMPUS VISIT - FREE TIME
TIME: 10:30–11:45 a.m. & 1:15–2:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Various locations across campus
Journey through some of Biola's schools and experience hands-on activities. No registration is required. Activities will be posted soon.
LUNCH ON THE LAWN
TIME: 11:45 a.m.
LOCATION: Metzger Lawn
COST: Registration Opening Soon!
Enjoy a casual lunch with your student and family and experience some of the Biola students' favorite lawn games, activities for kids, face painting and more to come!
MORE ACTIVITIES COMING SOON!
Explore our Plan Your Visit page for information on transportation, parking, local accommodations and more.
Questions?
Contact University Events at:
events@biola.edu
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