a large family poses with Norm during Family Weekend

September 12, 13, and 14, 2025

IUP welcomes families to campus to spend time with their students at their home away from home. The weekend will be filled with various activities and events that allow families to spend time exploring campus. 

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 12

Time Event Location

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

IUP Bookstore

2:00–6:30 p.m.

IUP@150

, Sutton Hall, Room 111

9:30–11:00 p.m.

IUP Bingo

, Ohio Room

Saturday, September 13

Time Event Location

8:30–10:30 a.m.

Alumni Legacy Breakfast

(for IUP alumni)

10:30–11:00 a.m.

Opening Welcome

Performing Arts Center,

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Green Dot Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the IUP Haven Project

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

IUP Bookstore

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

IUP Library Experience

Noon–4:30 p.m.

IUP@150

, Sutton Hall, Room 111

1:00–4:00 p.m.

IUP Crafts and Games

4:00–6:30 p.m.

Hall of Fame Football Game, IUP vs. Lock Haven


Tickets required, purchase at the IUP Box Office located at Miller Stadium

9:30–11:00 p.m.

Family Bingo Night

, Ohio Room

Sunday, September 14

Time Event Location

10:00 a.m.

5K and One-Mile Walk


11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

IUP Bookstore

Check Out These Places On Campus

While you are on campus, we hope you will also take the time to visit the following IUP locations:

  • Student Co-Op Bookstore, located at the
    • Friday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, September 14, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • University Museum, located in
    • Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, September 14, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Alumni Legacy Breakfast

All alumni with children and grandchildren attending IUP in the fall are invited to attend the Legacy Breakfast on Saturday, September 13, at 8:30 a.m. in the . Students may bring up to two guests. Please by September 5.

Explore our Town

Outside of all the on-campus events, there are always plenty of things to do in the area, so take advantage of this time to explore. Whether you take a walk along Philadelphia Street or grab dinner out, you’ll find lots of great local and chain businesses. Indiana has an array of things to do! You can find a list of them on the . And if you need a place to stay, there are plenty of hotels in the area.

Indiana, PA, Community Events

Friday, September 12

Time Event Location

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Juried Art Show

, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

1:00–3:00 p.m.

The Mortal Storm

, 835 Philadelphia St.

Saturday, September 13

Time Event Location

9:00 a.m.–Noon

Indiana County Farmer’s Market

., Indiana, PA

1:00–3:00 p.m.

The Mortal Storm

, 835 Philadelphia St.

Sunday, September 14

Time Event Location

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Juried Art Show

, 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

1:00–3:00 p.m.

The Mortal Storm

, 835 Philadelphia St.

3:30–8:30 p.m.

Humane Society of Indiana County Bingo

#931, 475 S. 13th St., Indiana, PA