Family Day
Family Day is an opportunity to step into your student's world—meeting the people who know and support them, experiencing the places they call home, and seeing firsthand how Bluffton is preparing them for the opportunities ahead.
From coffee with faculty and campus tours to Beaver football and exploring downtown Bluffton, Family Day offers parents and families a deeper understanding of the community helping their student succeed.
Whether your student is beginning their first year or preparing for graduation, we invite you to spend the day celebrating their Bluffton journey.
Join us Saturday, Sept. 19. Register today and experience Bluffton together!
Schedule
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Bluffton Alumni and Friends Passport | Take a tour of campus and stamp your passport hitting all of the best spots on campus. | Self guided - All Campus |
| 8 a.m. to noon | Bluffton Farmers Market | Farmers Market is located downtown in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. | Main Street |
| 9 a.m. | Check in | Grab your Family Day packet and check out the schedule of events for the day. | TBD |
| 9:30 a.m. | Coffee in The Commons | Enjoy coffee and tea in The Commons with faculty for a meet and greet. | The Commons, Marbeck Center |
| 9:30-11 a.m. | The Lion and Lamb Open House | Drop in to color a picture and read some books! | The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, Riley Court |
| 10-11 a.m. | Cross Cultural Fair | Explore with your family the opportunities your student has to travel abroad during their time at Bluffton University. | TBD |
| 11 a.m. | OIO Human Performance Lab Open House | Tour the new OIO Human Performance lab | Centennial Hall, lower level |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Beaver Tail-gating | Enjoy the Beaver Tail-gating Zone during Family Day. | Salzman Stadium |
| 12:30 p.m. | Beaver Football vs. Trine | Beavers Football will take on Trine with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. | Alumni Field, Salzman Stadium |
| 3 p.m. | Nature Walk with Dr. Jacob Buchanan | Take a walk with Dr. Jacob Buchanan through Bluffton Nature Preserve and learn about the latest restoration projects. | Bluffton University Nature Preserve |
| Evening | Dinner on Main St | Enjoy one of the many great places to eat in the Village of Bluffton. | See locations |
| 6 p.m. | Men's Soccer v.s Muskingum | Men's Soccer will take on Muskingum with a 6 p.m. start during the team's Hispanic Heritage Game. | Alumni Field, Salzman Stadium |