Family Weekend

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Oct. 9-10

Family Weekend, formerly known as Parents' Weekend, is two days filled with a variety of activities and attending an Army Black Knights football game. For more information on milestone events, go to the Current Parents Milestone Event Page

Walking Privileges & Pass
  • On Family Weekend, cadets are authorized walking privileges after last duty on Friday. Walking privileges are defined as a 20-mile radius from West Point. The limits for walking privileges are defined by the following boundaries: North - Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa (West Side of Hudson) and Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie (East Side of Hudson); South - Interstate 287; East - Interstate 84 and Interstate 684 Interchange; West - Town of Goshen. After the football game on Saturday, cadets are authorized to depart on pass. All cadets must return for recall formation at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Parking & Shuttles
  • On Friday, designated parking areas for families are in A-Lot near Michie Stadium and Buffalo Soldier Field.
  • Shuttle buses will run from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. throughout Family Weekend, with stops at A-Lot, the Plain, Buffalo Soldier Field, Herbert Hall (AOG), and the Kimsey Center (Hall of Fame). 
Schedule of Events

Friday

TimeEventLocation
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.Parent Welcome TableThayer Walk/Honor Plaza
7:40 a.m. - 4 p.m.Attend Class with Cadet (Instructor approval and cadet escort required)Various
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.Leader Team BriefRobinson Auditorium/Thayer Hall
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Quarters 100 ToursSuperintendent's residence
11:55 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.Observe Lunch FormationDiagonal Walk area
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Academic Department Open Houses (cadet escort required)Various
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Barracks Open House (cadet escort required)Cadet Area
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.DinnerCadet Mess Hall (for those who purchased tickets)
6 p.m.Volleyball vs. BucknellGillis Field House
7 p.m.Sprint Football vs. Penn StateShea Stadium

 

Saturday

TimeEventLocation
8:45 a.m. Drill Team DemoThe Plain
9 a.m.Cadet ReviewThe Plain
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Football vs. University of North Carolina at CharlotteMichie Stadium
7 p.m.Women's Rugy vs. Davenport Anderson Athletic Center
7 p.m.Volleyball vs. LoyolaGillis Field House

 

Sunday

TimeEventLocation
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Sunday BrunchCadet Mess Hall (for those who purchased tickets)
4 p.m.Hockey vs. Stonehill CollegeTate Arena

Please note that the Quarters 100 tours are first come, first served.

Please coordinate with your cadet to attend a class or tour requiring a cadet escort.

About This Event

Start: Friday, October 9, 2026

Location: West Point, various locations