Schedule of Events

Announcing: Carolina Family Weekend is November 1-3, 2024!

(Stay connected for registration news here!)

Browse our 2023 schedule of events below:

Carolina Family Weekend, October 27-29, 2023

Click the links below to view the schedule for each day of Carolina Family Weekend. Some events required advanced registration, ticket purchase, or fee. These events will be marked with an "$" and/or an "R". Some events are free to attend and/or do not require additional registration. These events are marked with "F". Events that are led by New Student & Family Programs are marked with "NSFP".

Continue to check back as events continue to be added!

Key

  • F - Free to attend with Family Weekend registration
  • R - RSVP required by the event sponsor
  • $ - Fee or Ticket purchase required
  • *NSFP - New Student & Family Program SIGNATURE event

Friday, October 27

Carolina Family Work Outs (F)

We welcome Carolina families into Campus Recreation facilities to work out for free during Carolina Family Weekend! Interested family members (18 and over) who want to participate must be accompanied by their Carolina student during normal facility hours.

Family members can use any of the following recreation facilities: 

Family members must complete a participation waiver upon entry into any recreation facility.

locations: Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Bowman Gray Memorial Pool, Fetzer Hall, Outdoor Education Center

Any time during normal facility hours. For a full list of Campus Recreation hours, please visit: https://campusrec.unc.edu/facilities/hours/

Sense of Place Tour (F)
11:00am - 12:30pm

Our in-person Sense of Place tour is a 90-minute long walking tour hosted by student guides who introduce campus history and traditions as well as some of the University’s current endeavors in research and innovation. *Guests should plan to arrive 5 minutes before the tour time

Sign up for the tour here!

location: 134 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Family Weekend Check-In (*NSFP, R)
12:00pm - 7:00pm

Check-in with New Student & Family Programs staff to pick up any NSFP registration purchases.

location: West Lounge, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures (GSLL) Undergraduate Reception (F)
12:00pm to 1:30pm

The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures welcomes all students, and their families, who have an interest in the study of German, Dutch, Russian, Polish, and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, to our Fall 2023 Departmental Undergraduate Reception!
The reception will include presentations from faculty and students, as well as light refreshments from Central Europe.

location: Dey Hall Toy Lounge, 4th Floor

Live, Learn, and Intern Abroad (F)
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Open to ALL UNC students! Join us for free Italian ice and learn how you can earn UNC credit off-campus for study and internship. Programs are available in London, Cape Town, DC, Thailand, Vienna, Berlin, and beyond.

location: Graham Memorial Front Porch

Shuford Family Open House (F, R)
12:00pm - 2:00pm

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship is excited to open up our doors to our one-of-a-kind community. We welcome all of our students and their families to Gardner 104 for refreshments, a chance to meet the professors and student ambassadors, and to see the fruits of the students' labor in and out of their classes.

RSVP here today!

location: Gardner Hall, Room 104 (Shuford Suite)

Carolina History Across Four Centuries: An Introduction to the History of UNC (F, R) *Event is Full!
1:00pm - 2:15pm

In this 75-minute walking tour, staff from the UNC University Archives introduce highlights from more than two centuries of Carolina history from 1793 to the 2020s by visiting the places where it happened.

Nicholas Graham, University Archivist and co-author of "UNC A to Z," will lead the tour, sponsored by University Libraries.

location: Meet at the Old Well

Sign up here: go.unc.edu/WalkingTour2023 SIGN-UP IS CLOSED

Sense of Place Tour (F)
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Our in-person Sense of Place tour is a 90-minute long walking tour hosted by student guides who introduce campus history and traditions as well as some of the University’s current endeavors in research and innovation. *Guests should plan to arrive 5 minutes before the tour time

Sign up for the tour here!

location: 134 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Public Health Undergraduate Majors Open House (F, R)
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn more about the Gillings School of Global Public Health's undergraduate majors (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, and Nutrition) through information sessions. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the application process, curriculum, research opportunities, and more while hearing from faculty, staff, and current students.

location: Gillings School of Global Public Health

For more information, visit: sph.unc.edu/students/visit-us/

Register Here Today!

Desserts with the Dean (F, R)
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Join us for Carolina Family Weekend on Friday, October 27th from 3-6pm as we host our third Desserts with the Dean event. Students and their families will have the opportunity to meet with the dean, faculty members, school leadership, connect with students, and network with School of Education alumni – all while enjoying desserts, activities, and music. Join us for this engaging experience and see how we Propel the World through teaching, research, and fostering inclusive communities in our school and throughout educational spaces in the state of North Carolina and beyond.

location: Peabody Hall Front Lawn, 100 E. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC

RSVP here today: go.unc.edu/DessertsWithDean

Or via Heel Life (student only): go.unc.edu/DessertsWithDean

Clinical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Majors Open House (F, R)
3:30pm to 5:00pm

Clinical laboratory science (CLS), also called “medical laboratory science,” is the health profession that provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The field of clinical laboratory science combines many sciences, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, molecular biology and immunology. Carolina offers bachelor of science (BS) and master’s degrees in CLS.

Carolina students typically enter the BS CLS program after completing general education requirements and prerequisite courses. Some start college knowing that they want to be in the CLS program. Others discover the program after taking science courses and thinking about possible majors in science. No matter when students learn about the CLS program, they all have similar reasons for applying:
• They like science courses – especially the hands-on aspects of laboratory courses
• They want to use their talents and interest in science to help people
• They want a marketable degree upon graduation
• They want a degree that will give them many options for the future

If this describes you or your student, come see us on family weekend and take the first step toward an exciting future in clinical laboratory science. Faculty and current students are excited to meet prospective students and families and show you our student laboratory during this informal, drop-in open house.

location: 404 MacNider Building, School of Medicine

Sign up here: http://go.unc.edu/CLSOpenHouse

Student-led Tour: Explore the Ackland's World-Class Art Collection (F)
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Join an interactive, thematic tour of artworks on view at the Ackland led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the museum based on themes they've chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum's hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Study Abroad Info Session + Meet & Greet (F)
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please join us for an in-person reception and info session. Meet study abroad staff and find out more about program options, credit, funding, and the application process. We look forward to helping you “expand your campus."

location: FedEx Global Education Center: outside in the Courtyard at the corner of Pittsboro St. & McCauley St.
rain location: 1st floor Atrium of FedEx Global Education Center

Family Weekend Shabbat Shmooze & Services! (F, R)
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bring your family and join UNC Hillel for a special Shabbat Shmooze from 5:00-6:00p and then student led Shabbat services from 6:00-7:00p! Usher in Shabbat with us before heading out to dinner!

Please RSVP for your whole family at https://forms.gle/xyiTfshgB3oY5r8EA.

location: NC Hillel- 210 West Cameron, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Parking is limited.

Family Cookout with Carolina Dining ($)
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Tar Heel students & families can expect all their Carolina Cookout favorites. Students can swipe into Chase Dining Hall using their meal plan. Families are welcome to access Chase Dining Hall using their student’s guest swipes, if applicable, or can pay the door rate at registers.

Price/Door rate: $15.50 + tax

location: Chase Dining Hall

Get to Know Fraternity & Sorority Life (F)
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Whether your student is already a member or on the fence about joining one of our organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life invites you to learn about our community, hear from chapter and council leaders, and ask questions!

location: F.P.G. Student Union, Room 3206, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

UNC vs Duke, Women's Field Hockey Game (F)
6:00pm

UNC Women's field hockey team takes on the Duke Blue Devils Friday evening. 

Free admission for all regular season events, no ticket required for entrance

location: Karen Shelton Field Hockey Stadium, 327 Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

SIGNATURE EVENT: Under the Carolina Skies Show (F, *NSFP)
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Relax in the Morehead Planetarium Star Theatre for a showing of Carolina Skies, which will surround you with thousands of stars, constellations, and planets. It is a UNC tradition that is out of this world!

Doors open at 5:45pm & the show begins at 6pm (no arrivals after 6:15pm). Seating is first-come, first-served.

location: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

SIGNATURE EVENT: Cheerwine & Design ($, *NSFP)
7:00pm - 9:00pm *SOLD OUT!

Enjoy an evening where YOU become the artist! A professional instructor will lead all participants in an engaging 2-hour class where you can leave with your very own painting of 'Starry Night Old Well'.

  • 6:30 pm Doors Open
  • 7:00 pm Class Starts

Each ticket includes:

  • Access to the event and instructor-guided process
  • All materials (pre-sketched canvas and paints)
  • Cheerwine (a staple of North Carolina!) and snacks

location: The Great Hall, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents Stephen King's "Misery" ($)
7:30pm

Join North Carolina's premier professional theatre as they bring Stephen King's award-winning novel to life on stage with the thrilling theatrical adaptation by William Goldman

Show description: What happens when successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan Annie Wilkes? He finds himself captive in her secluded home with a life-threatening request to rewrite his new novel. This nail-biting cat-and-mouse game will have you at the edge of your seat.

Age recommendation: 13+

location: PRC, Paul Green Theater, Gillings Center

Cost: UNC student tickets are $10, 10% off single tickets in Premium and Section A seating for families with the promo code UNCFAM

Book Your Ticket Here Today!

As the professional regional theatre in-residence at UNC-Chapel Hill, PlayMakers Repertory Company produces high-quality productions throughout the school year and is a staple of the UNC student experience. PlayMakers strives to produce entertaining, relevant, and courageous work that tells stories from and for a multiplicity of perspectives and creates transformational impact in our immediate and extended communities.

Carolina Performing Arts Presents: Sierra Hull ($)
8:00pm

Y'all don't want to miss bluegrass powerhouse, Sierra Hull as she takes the stage Friday evening at Memorial Hall. Click here to purchase tickets via Carolina Performing Arts at a discounted price of $10 (plus tax) for Carolina families.

Enter promo code: CPAFAMWEEK (in the upper right-hand corner). See this step-by-step video for instructions.

location: Memorial Hall

Saturday, October 28

Carolina Family Work Outs (F)

We welcome Carolina families into Campus Recreation facilities to work out for free during Carolina Family Weekend! Interested family members (18 and over) who want to participate must be accompanied by their Carolina student during normal facility hours.

Family members can utilize any of the following recreation facilities:

Family members must complete a participation waiver upon entry into any recreation facility.

locations: Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Bowman Gray Memorial Pool, Fetzer Hall, Outdoor Education Center

Any time during normal facility hours. For a full list of Campus Recreation hours, please visit: https://campusrec.unc.edu/facilities/hours/

Carolina Family Weekend Check-In (*NSFP, R)
9:00am - 12:00pm

Check-in with New Student & Family Programs staff to pick up any NSFP registration purchases.

location: West Lounge, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

SIGNATURE EVENT: The Carolina Family Weekend Morning Coffee Break (*NSFP, F)
9:00am - 10:00am

Join us for coffee and light breakfast refreshments before the Carolina Family Weekend Annual Meeting & Kick-Off, featuring Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz.

location: The Great Hall Lobby F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

SIGNATURE EVENT: Coffee & Conversation with the Chancellor (*NSFP, F)
10:00am - 11:00am

This annual tradition invites ALL Carolina families together for an event with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and UNC leadership. Chancellor Guskiewicz will provide remarks and updates on all things UNC! Expect an opportunity for Q&A with University Leadership.

location: The Great Hall, F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

School of Education, Graduate Programs Open House (F, R)
10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us for the School of Education Graduate Programs Open House. During Open House, prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about the School of Education from faculty, students and staff. We will be featuring sessions on faculty and student research and admissions and funding. Lunch will be provided.

location: Peabody Hall, 100 E Cameron Ave

Register Here Today!

Sweets with Scholarships & Student Aid (F)
11:00am - 12:30pm

Enjoy a sweet treat with the Office of Scholarships & Student Aid! We will have pastries available and walk-in appointments to assist with specific financial aid questions. You can find us in front of Vance Hall, just across the street from the Post Office on Franklin St. Come see us, grab a delicious pastry, and meet an Assistant Director!

location: In front of Vance Hall, 172 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

The North Carolina Study Center Brunch & Open House (F, R) *Event is Full!
11:00am - 12:30pm

Students, parents, and siblings - the North Carolina Study Center invites you to join us on Saturday morning of UNC Family Weekend for a brunch and open house! In addition to delicious breakfast fare, there will be guided tours of the newly renovated Study Center, lawn games, and friends old and new to connect with. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Center. This is a drop by event - come at any point and stay as long as you like. $5 donations to help towards meal costs are welcomed, but not required. Visit ncstudycenter.org to learn more about the mission and work of the Study Center. (*RSVP for this event is full)

"Fall" in With The Center for Student Success (F)
11:00am - 1:00pm

Come meet the Center for Student Success Team and learn what resources are available all while enjoying some fall favorites! There will be specialty donuts, apple cider, mini pumpkins to paint and more! 

location: SASB Courtyard (located between SASB North & South Buildings)

The Asian American Center's Carolina Family Weekend Open House (F, R)
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stop by to learn more about the Asian American Center at this year's Carolina Family Weekend Open House!

location: 215 West Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC (entrance faces Wilson Street)

Register here today: go.unc.edu/CFW23

Festifall Arts Market & More (F)
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Explore Chapel Hill’s beloved arts festival returns with three events this October. The market will feature a distinct and eclectic mix of experiences, artisan vendors, music, performances, and more!

location: 140 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Student-led Tour: Explore the Ackland's World-Class Art Collection (F)
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Join an interactive, thematic tour of artworks on view at the Ackland led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the museum based on themes they've chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum's hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street

UNC Music Open House (F)
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join the music department for an exciting Family Weekend Open House! Explore the sights and sounds of the department with live music in each of our three buildings. Learn more about the different areas and ensembles through performances and Q&A sessions, or come hang out in the rotunda with us and enjoy some snacks! See the full schedule here!

Hill Hall Rotunda | Snacks, schedules, and Q&As

Moeser Auditorium | UNC Wind Ensemble (1 – 3 pm, 30-minute sessions)

Person Choral Room | Carolina Choir (1 – 2 pm, 30-minute sessions)

Kenan Rehearsal Hall | UNC Jazz Combos (1 – 2:30 pm, 30-minute sessions)

Hill Hall 109 | Beat Lab Open House

Department Tours | Begin in Rotunda at 1:05, 1:35, 2:05, and 2:35 pm

locations: Hill Hall, 145 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC

BeAM: Be A Maker (F)
4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Be A Maker (BeAM) program at UNC provides open makerspaces where anyone can train and use tools and equipment to make physical items for research, entrepreneurship, coursework, or personal use. 

We welcome Carolina students and their families to learn more about what we offer by visiting our tent on the Quad.

location: The main Quad near Dey Hall

Family Game Night (F, R)
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Join the International Student and Scholar Services office for a global family game night! We will have board games from around the world for families, students, and friends to enjoy together. This event is open to the campus community, you do not need to be an international student to attend. Do you have a game you would like to see at global family game night? Let us know in the registration form!

Is your family unable to attend? That is okay, we invite you to join us on your own or with a friend for this event to meet others and spend time in community during family weekend!

Please be sure to register for this event so we know you are coming and to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information about the event.

Register here! go.unc.edu/FGN23

location: FedEx Global Education Center Atrium (301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC)

SIGNATURE EVENT: Under the Carolina Skies Show (F)
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Relax in the Morehead Planetarium Star Theatre for a showing of Carolina Skies, which will surround you with thousands of stars, constellations, and planets. It is a UNC tradition that is out of this world!

Doors open at 5:45pm & the show begins at 6pm (no arrivals after 6:15pm). Seating is first-come, first-served.

location: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Stephen King's Misery adapted by William Goldman ($)
7:30pm

Join North Carolina's premier professional theatre as they bring Stephen King's thrilling novel to life on stage.

Show description: What happens when successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan Annie Wilkes? He finds himself captive in her secluded home with a life-threatening request to rewrite his new novel. This nail-biting cat-and-mouse game will have you at the edge of your seat.

Age recommendation: 13+

location: PRC, Paul Green Theater, Gillings Center

Cost: UNC student tickets are $10, 10% off single tickets in Premium and Section A seating for families with the promo code UNCFAM

Book Your Ticket Here Today!

As the professional regional theatre in-residence at UNC-Chapel Hill, PlayMakers Repertory Company produces high-quality productions throughout the school year and is a staple of the UNC student experience. PlayMakers strives to produce entertaining, relevant, and courageous work that tells stories from and for a multiplicity of perspectives and creates transformational impact in our immediate and extended communities.

SIGNATURE EVENT: Carolina Football AWAY GAME Watch Party ($, *NSFP)
8:00pm Kick-Off

Cheer on the Tar Heels as they face off with Georgia Tech on the big screen at our Away Game Watch Party at the Student Union! Enjoy halftime entertainment from student a cappella, a chance to win giveaways and either a sit-down meal (Doors open at 7pm in the Great Hall) or tailgate snacks (Doors open at 7:30pm in the Union Auditorium).

locations: The Great Hall, F.P.G Student Union & Auditorium 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Sunday, October 29

Carolina Family Work Outs (F)

We welcome Carolina families into Campus Recreation facilities to work out for free during Carolina Family Weekend. Interested family members (18 and over) who want to participate must be accompanied by their Carolina student during normal facility hours.

Family members can utilize any of the following recreation facilities:

Family members must complete a participation waiver upon entry into any recreation facility.

locations: Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Bowman Gray Memorial Pool, Fetzer Hall, Outdoor Education Center

Any time during normal facility hours. For a full list of Campus Recreation hours, please visit: https://campusrec.unc.edu/facilities/hours/

SIGNATURE EVENT: Carolina Family Weekend Brunch at the Carolina Inn (*NSFP, $, R) *Registration Closed!
8:30am

Take part in a Carolina Family Weekend tradition as you dine at the historic Carolina Inn. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet. Seating arrangements will be made according to those listed on your reservation.

View this year's Tar Heel brunch menu here!

location: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC (Limited on-site parking for $10 at the Carolina Inn)

SIGNATURE EVENT: Carolina Family Weekend Brunch at the Carolina Inn (*NSFP, $, R)
9:00am *SOLD OUT!

Take part in a Carolina Family Weekend tradition as you dine at the historic Carolina Inn. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet. Seating arrangements will be made according to those listed on your reservation.

View this year's Tar Heel brunch menu here!

(9:00am seating, SOLD OUT!)

location: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC (Limited on-site parking for $10 at the Carolina Inn)

ECM Open House at our Campus Ministry Center (F)
9:00am - 2:00pm

Be You. Be Loved. Belong. Episcopal Campus Ministry based at The Chapel of the Cross invites you to connect with the congregation and student community! Worship with us at 9 am or 11:15 am and enjoy breakfast items and refreshments at our Campus Ministry Center Open House.

The Campus Ministry Center at The Chapel of the Cross provides students a place to study, socialize, snack and grow spiritually as they connect with other UNC students seeking to engage their faith. Students gather weekly for dinner and discussion on Tuesday evenings and spend time in the space throughout the week. This faith friendly space is open and affirming to all UNC students looking to connect with faith curious students.

location: The Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Legacy Pinning Ceremony (R, $)
9:00am

UNC alumni parents, grandparents and family members of currently enrolled students are invited to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center for a Carolina tradition, the Legacy Pinning Ceremony, to welcome current UNC students into the Carolina family. Be a part of this tradition, which honors past and present Tar Heels, and celebrates the ties that bind your family to ours. Light refreshments will be served during a reception following the ceremony. Dress is Carolina classy.

Seniors and senior parents will receive an email in early September to sign up. All other current students and their parents will be sent an email in mid September. Student emails will be sent to their UNC email address. If you do not receive an email from Carolina Alumni by September 14, please contact us at [email protected].

Registration is open for Seniors!

(All other enrolled students may register beginning Sunday, Sept. 19)

location: The Carolina Club, Alumni Center, 150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Hillel's Family Weekend Bagel Brunch (F, R)
10:00am-12:00pm

Join Hillel for a Bagel Brunch Nosh and Open House! It's a great way to introduce your family to your Jewish home away from home!

Please RSVP for your whole family at https://forms.gle/xyiTfshgB3oY5r8EA.

location: NC Hillel- 210 West Cameron, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. We do have limited parking.

Newman Catholic Student Center Family Weekend Mass & Brunch (F, R)
11:00am - 1:00pm

Please join us to celebrate Mass at 11:00am with the Newman Catholic Community followed by brunch!

Register Here!

location: Mass is in the church located at 218 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Brunch will immediately follow next door in the Newman Activity Center at 214 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516

SIGNATURE EVENT: Carolina Family Weekend Brunch at the Carolina Inn (*NSFP, $, R)
11:00am *SOLD OUT!

Take part in a Carolina Family Weekend tradition as you dine at the historic Carolina Inn. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet. Seating arrangements will be made according to those listed on your reservation.

View this year's Tar Heel brunch menu here!

(11:00am seating, SOLD OUT!)

location: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC (Limited on-site parking for $10 at the Carolina Inn)

SIGNATURE EVENT: Carolina Family Weekend Brunch at the Carolina Inn (*NSFP, $, R)
11:30am *SOLD OUT!

Take part in a Carolina Family Weekend tradition as you dine at the historic Carolina Inn. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet. Seating arrangements will be made according to those listed on your reservation.

View this year's Tar Heel brunch menu here!

(11:30am seating, SOLD OUT!)

location: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC (Limited on-site parking for $10 at the Carolina Inn)

Legacy Pinning Ceremony (R, $)
12:00pm

UNC alumni parents, grandparents and family members of currently enrolled students are invited to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center for a Carolina tradition, the Legacy Pinning Ceremony, to welcome current UNC students into the Carolina family. Be a part of this tradition, which honors past and present Tar Heels, and celebrates the ties that bind your family to ours. Light refreshments will be served during a reception following the ceremony. Dress is Carolina classy.

Seniors and senior parents will receive an email in early September to sign up. All other current students and their parents will be sent an email in mid September. Student emails will be sent to their UNC email address. If you do not receive an email from Carolina Alumni by September 14, please contact us at [email protected].

Registration is open for Seniors!

(all other enrolled students may register beginning Sunday, Sept. 19)

location: The Carolina Club, Alumni Center, 150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Student-led Tour: Explore the Ackland's World-Class Art Collection (F)
1:00pm - 1:30pm

Join an interactive, thematic tour of artworks on view at the Ackland led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the museum based on themes they've chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum's hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street

Stephen King's Misery adapted by William Goldman ($)
2:00pm

Join North Carolina's premier professional theatre as they bring Stephen King's thrilling novel to life on stage.

Show description: What happens when successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his number one fan Annie Wilkes? He finds himself captive in her secluded home with a life-threatening request to rewrite his new novel. This nail-biting cat-and-mouse game will have you at the edge of your seat.

Age recommendation: 13+

location: PRC, Paul Green Theater, Gillings Center

Cost: UNC student tickets are $10, 10% off single tickets in Premium and Section A seating for families with the promo code UNCFAM

Book Your Ticket Here Today!

As the professional regional theatre in-residence at UNC-Chapel Hill, PlayMakers Repertory Company produces high-quality productions throughout the school year and is a staple of the UNC student experience. PlayMakers strives to produce entertaining, relevant, and courageous work that tells stories from and for a multiplicity of perspectives and creates transformational impact in our immediate and extended communities.

Fall Ring Ceremony (F)
3:00pm

The University of North Carolina official class ring is available to students who are in good-academic standing with 60 credit hours or more as well as alumni who may not have purchased a ring during their time as students. The official class ring is a symbol of Carolina spirit and pride for all who earn the privilege to wear one. Balfour, the official jeweler, will be on campus Aug. 29-30 from 10:30-2:30 and Sept. 5-7 from 10:30-2:30 at the Student Stores for ring orders.

All students who have purchased a class ring this semester will be invited to participate in the fall 2023 Official Class Ring Ceremony to be held on Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. at The Carolina Club. The registration link will be emailed to students who purchased a class ring. Registration will open in early October.

location: The George Watts Hill Alumni Center, 106 Stadium Drive in Alumni Hall at The Carolina Club

UNC vs. NC State, Women's Volleyball (F)
4:00pm

UNC Women's volleyball takes on the Wolfpack of NC State for a Sunday afternoon matinee. 

Free admission for all regular season events, no ticket required for entrance

location: Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC

Maps

Here are two resources that can help you navigate UNC-Chapel Hill:

Places of Interest

The National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) Legacy Plaza 

The Fraternity and Sorority Life Office invites everyone to visit the newly constructed UNC NPHC Legacy Plaza celebrating the nine National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities. Of the nine, eight have chartered on Carolina’s campus and have been positively impacting UNC and the surrounding communities since 1973.

The Ackland Art Museum (F)

  • Location: 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • ackland.org/

Since 1958, Ackland has been one of North Carolina’s most important cultural resources. Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus, the Ackland provides experiences that spark insight into ourselves, each other and the world. Explore the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits on your own or on a guided tour, and check out the museum’s numerous special events and public programming.

The Carolina Basketball Museum (F)

The Carolina Basketball Museum, located on the ground floor of the Ernie Williamson Athletic Center, celebrates the rich history of the University of North Carolina men's basketball program. 

The Coker Arboretum (F)

UNC Visitors Center self-guided tours (F)

Serene walking paths take you past wildflowers and trees in this 5-acre gem on the UNC campus. Rest on one of several open lawns, or take a seat on a shady bench. Coker Arboretum changes with the seasons: from spring blooms to summer greenery and fall color to winter trees, there’s always something to see.

  • The UNC Visitors Center has many resources to help guests learn about our campus, including self-guided tours.
  • Explore campus at your own pace using the online, interactive Visitors Guide: visitorsguide.unc.edu/unc-visitors-guide

Chapel Hill's Murals & Public Art - Self-Guided Tours (F)

Take a self-guided walking tour of the colorful murals painted by artist Michael Brown and other artists with the Chapel Hill Downtown Walking Map created by Go! Chapel Hill Active Living by Design (click the website above). The town of Chapel Hill has a growing indoor and outdoor permanent collection now totaling over 150 works of art in a variety of media. Visit Chapel Hill Arts for details. To learn more about Michael Brown and his work, see the video HERE.

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