Student Engagement
Family Weekend
We can't wait to have you on campus soon.
Join us Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 for Family Weekend at Manhattan University. Family Weekend is a chance for families to reconnect with their Jaspers, experience campus life and spend time together at Manhattan University.
Weather Update: We are closely monitoring the weather and have prepared rain locations for Family Weekend events as needed. Any rain locations are noted in the event schedule below.
Family Weekend 2026 Schedule
Friday, September 25
6 p.m. | Meet at Kelly Commons
Meet at Kelly Commons before heading to Yankee Stadium.
7:05 p.m. | New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Location: Yankee Stadium
Cheer on the Yankees with fellow Jasper families. Purchase a ticket to receive a Manhattan University Yankees hat and enjoy a night at the ballpark.
Please note: Discounted tickets will be available to Manhattan University students on a first-come, first-served basis beginning one week before the game. However, your student is only guaranteed to be seated with you if you purchase their ticket together with your family’s tickets through the Friends and Family link.
Purchase Friends and Family Tickets
Saturday, September 26
10 a.m. | Family Weekend Check-In
Location: The Quad
Check in and pick up your schedule for the day.
10 - 11:30 a.m. | Pancakes with the President
Location: The Quad
Rain Location: Smith Auditorium
Join us for pancakes flipped by Manhattan University President Frederick Bonato. Be sure to try the special Prez pancakes!
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Community Engagement Activity
Location: The Quad
Rain Location: Smith Auditorium
Take part in Manhattan University's Lasallian commitment to service through a community engagement activity.
1:30 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Quinnipiac University
Location: Gaelic Park
Cheer on the Jaspers as they take on the Bobcats. Enjoy gameday food and watch for the “Kicks for Prizes” event at halftime.
2 p.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Quinnipiac University
Location: Draddy Gymnasium
Cheer on the Jaspers as they take on the Bobcats. Enjoy gameday food and opportunities for fans to compete for prizes between sets.
2 p.m. | DKE and SDT Family BBQ Potluck
Location: Jasper Lawn
Rain Location: Cafe 1853, Thomas Hall, 2nd Floor
Families of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Delta Tau members are invited to attend this family potluck.
This event is exclusively for DKE and SDT members and their families.
4 p.m. | Choose Your Own Adventure
Cooking Demonstration
Location: Kelly Commons, 1st Floor
Shell Yeah! Join Chef Kevin for a hands-on shellfish cooking demonstration and learn how to turn fresh seafood into restaurant-worthy dishes.
Advance registration is required.
Register for the Cooking Demonstration
Family Basketball Open Gym
Location: Draddy Gymnasium
Join members of Manhattan University's men's and women's basketball teams for a family shootaround on the University's Division I court.
5 p.m. | Mass
Location: Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers
Join the Campus Ministry team for Mass and enjoy a performance from Manhattan University's student Music Ministry.
6 - 8:30 p.m. | BBQ on the Quad
Location: The Quad
Rain Location: Smith Auditorium
Wrap up the day with food, music, games and Manhattan University swag.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Double Dutch Garden NYC
Enjoy a performance from Double Dutch Garden NYC, then jump in and learn how to double dutch.
Friday, September 25
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles — 7:05 p.m.
Join fellow Jasper families as the New York Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.
Friends and family can purchase tickets through the Family Weekend ticket link. Each ticket includes a special Manhattan University and New York Yankees collaboration hat.
Please note: Discounted tickets will be available to Manhattan University students on a first-come, first-served basis beginning one week before the game. However, your student is only guaranteed to be seated with you if you purchase their ticket together with your family’s tickets through the Friends and Family link.