Schedule of Events

Time and Place

7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre

See past and future collide. Hailed as one of the most vital standard-bearers of modern African music, singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara is, “One of the most inventive and dynamic performers in Africa” (The Guardian).

Parents and Families, use online coupon code PARENTS for 15% off tickets for NC State LIVE’s concert with Fatoumata Diawara on Thursday, September 28 in Stewart Theatre.

Single tickets go on sale on August 31. Visit arts.ncsu.edu for more information.

Time and Place

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Centennial Campus

Guests –   faculty and staff rate of $79.00
Students  –  $55.00.
Please book your tee times ten days in advance.

If you are a golfer, make a round of golf one of your top priorities at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course during Parents and Families Weekend. Considered one of the best places to play golf, improve your game, and you will be greeted by breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the world-renowned Centennial Campus.

Visit https://lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/ for more information about the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

NC State v. Notre Dame

1:00 p.m.
Reynolds Coliseum
211 Dunn Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606

Time and Place

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Convocation Center, Room 2225
1020 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606

You are cordially invited to meet and greet the staff of the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF) during NC State’s Parents and Families Weekend! As the philanthropic arm of the Wilson College of Textiles, the NCTF makes the college’s groundbreaking work possible.

Please register by 3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Register today!

QUESTIONS? We’re here to help! Please contact Carly Dressen at cadresse@ncsu.edu.

Time and Place

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bureau of Mines Building
2500 Yarborough Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27607

Bring “your pack” to the College of Sciences Open House.
Join us for a cup of Howling Cow ice cream, mix and mingle with students, faculty and staff in the heart of our college, the Bureau of Mines Building.  

This is a free-flowing event, stop by any time!

Click here and register for the College of Sciences Open House!

Time and Place

4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fountain Dining Hall
4:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Clark Dining Hall

It is said that from sitting around the dining table families often create some of their most favored memories and heartfelt conversations. We hope to extend this experience for you and your family to include our very own dining halls. Parents and families can join their student(s) on Friday evening for dinner in either Fountain or Clark Dining Hall.

Self-guided campus tours are accompanied by a video playlist featuring current students. The video playlist and self-guided tour highlight our well-known student spaces on NC State’s Main Campus including Talley Student Union, Wellness & Recreation and Hill Library.

Time and Place

Kickoff is 7:00 p.m.
Carter-Finley Stadium
SOLD OUT.

We invite you to stop by the Fan Zone where we will be set up with music, fun and giveaways!

All questions regarding football tickets or gameday details can be directed to the NC State Athletic Ticket Office by emailing ticketoffice@ncsu.edu or by phone at 919.865.1510

Meet us in the Fan Zone!

Be sure to stop by the Fan Zone and visit Parents and Families Services. We will have games, swag, music and more in one of the best locations around the stadium. We hope to see you there!

Time and Place

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Crafts Center, Thompson Hall
This event is full.

We are excited to offer this joint activity sponsored by NC State’s Crafts Center and NC State Dining. In this program, you will have the opportunity to craft your very own wooden ice cream scoop. 

Then, join us on Saturday, September 30 for an exclusive ice cream social at the teaching kitchen in Wellness and Recreation with unique toppings and a special demonstration from NC State’s pastry chef. All materials and ice cream are included.

Time and Place

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wellness and Recreation Center

Parents and families over the age of 18 can purchase a guest pass for $10 with their students at the main entrance to the Wellness and Recreation Center.

During the duration of the weekend parents and families can come in for self-guided tours at any time. 

Time and Place

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Centennial Campus

Guests –   faculty and staff rate of $79.00
Students  –  $55.00.
Please book your tee times ten days in advance.

If you are a golfer, make a round of golf one of your top priorities at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course during Parents and Families Weekend. Considered one of the best places to play golf, improve your game, and you will be greeted by breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the world-renowned Centennial Campus.

Visit https://lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/ for more information about the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

Time and Place

9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560

This free event will take place on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 and will be great for parents and families with great onshore spectating.

The event is a Sailors for the Sea certified “Clean Regatta” and is also certified by NC State Sustainability as a Steward sustainable event.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
James B. Hunt Library
1070 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC 27606
$5.00 –Register Here

Spend the morning with the Caldwell Fellows at our inaugural family breakfast! Enjoy a delicious spread while you meet the staff and our community of Fellows and learn about the opportunities, challenges, and expectations of the Caldwell Fellows program. More information regarding parking and directions will be sent closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Tabitha Hunt at tdhunt2@ncsu.edu.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wellness and Recreation Center

Parents and families over the age of 18 can purchase a guest pass for $10 with their students at the main entrance to the Wellness and Recreation Center.

During the duration of the weekend parents and families can come in for self-guided tours at any time. 

Time and Place

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Terrace Dining Room
Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse
Centennial Campus

Is your student a Park Scholar? If so, you and your family are invited to a special Parents and Families Weekend reception on Saturday, Sept. 30.

If you need additional information, please email the Park Scholarships office at parkscholars@ncsu.edu.  

Park Scholar Families can register here today!

Tour options available

11:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
This event is full.

NC State has recognized nine irreplaceable buildings, landscapes and natural settings on its Raleigh campus that have accrued significant meaning to students, faculty, staff and alumni over time. We call them Hallowed Places. Take a tour of the seven sites within walking distance of the Memorial Belltower and learn about all nine spots on this tour led by University Communications writer, editor and keeper of all things historical about NC State, Tim Peeler (’87).

Along the way, we’ll talk about university folklore, icons and legends, as well as the hallowed history of the ground that lies between the tunnels and under the bricks of North Carolina’s largest university.

NOTE: This is a walking tour. It is not strenuous, but it will move quickly to stay within the allotted hour. Walking shoes are recommended.

Time and Place

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Crafts Center, Thompson Hall
This event is full.

Ice Cream Social and special demonstration from NC State’s Pastry Chef
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (immediately following)
Instructional Kitchen, Wellness and Recreation

We are excited to offer this joint activity sponsored by NC State’s Crafts Center and NC State Dining. In this program, you will have the opportunity to craft your very own wooden ice cream scoop. Then, enjoy an exclusive ice cream social at the teaching kitchen in Wellness and Recreation with unique toppings and a special demonstration from NC State’s pastry chef. All materials and ice cream are included.

Time and Place

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Nelson Hall – Third Floor

We would like to invite all ABM families to a networking social to meet other parents, professors and department staff. Please join us for light brunch refreshments and learn more about our ABM activities!

Click here to sign up for ABM Parent Brunch!

Time and Place

All tours are full.

Join Dr. Tom Stafford, former vice chancellor for Student Affairs, for a legendary tour of the Memorial Belltower. Step back in time as we discover the history and significance of this famous campus landmark. The tour will begin on the front steps of Holladay Hall.

Time and Place

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Centennial Campus – Engineering Building II Breezeway
Advance registration for the college portion is requested.

Join the College of Engineering for family games (with prizes!), refreshments, music, and fun! Meet Engineering Ambassadors, faculty, and staff on Saturday afternoon at the EB II Breezeway and Upper Terrace on the Oval at Centennial (Map of Partners Way Deck, recommended paid public parking). This event is hosted for parents, families, and students enrolled in the College of Engineering.

NC State v. UNC

7:00 p.m.
Dail Soccer Field
2495 Cates Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606

Time and Place

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Stafford Commons
This event is full.

Wolfpack Families are invited to our first annual Pack Family Picnic on Saturday, September 30. Grab your picnic blanket and join us for a BBQ dinner with music, games and memorable fun.

All food, beverages and activities are included. Meal tickets will be required upon arrival and will not be sold on-site. Parking is complimentary in the Coliseum Parking deck. Additional information will be provided to all ticket holders in their confirmation packets.

If you have any questions, or dietary requirements or are in need of special accommodations for this event, please email the Parent’s Helpline at ncstateparents@ncsu.edu or call 919.515.2441.

Time and Place

8:00 p.m.
Talley Student Union
This event is full.

What’s better than BINGO? BINGO for a great cause! Join Parents and Families Services as we partner with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund for a game night that will promote and support an organization near and dear to the Wolfpack Family.  

How it works.
Each player will receive a 3 or 9-game playing sheet for as many games as you want throughout the evening, offering as many chances to win as you want to play. Get a BINGO, and pick your prize. Don’t worry, everyone’s a winner in our game! We will take time to highlight the Kay Yow legacy and offer a silent auction on-site to raise additional funds for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. 

All players will receive playing cards and markers upon arrival. The last game of the night will start no later than 9:20 p.m. There is no age limit to play. Seats are limited and tickets are required.

Donations are encouraged and can be made directly to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. All donations will go to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Make your donation here today! 

Time and Place

8:00 p.m.
Talley Student Union
This event is full.

We are excited to showcase the many talents of three of NC State’s most popular A Capella ensembles during this year’s Parents and Families Weekend. Chordination, Ladies in Red and the Accapology are all exceptionally talented student-performing groups that have become household names.

Time and Place

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Centennial Campus

Guests –   faculty and staff rate of $79.00
Students  –  $55.00.
Please book your tee times ten days in advance.

If you are a golfer, make a round of golf one of your top priorities at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course during Parents and Families Weekend. Considered one of the best places to play golf, improve your game, and you will be greeted by breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the world-renowned Centennial Campus.

Visit https://lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/ for more information about the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

Time and Place

9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560

This free event will take place on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 and will be great for parents and families with great onshore spectating.

The event is a Sailors for the Sea certified “Clean Regatta” and is also certified by NC State Sustainability as a Steward sustainable event.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. check-in / 9:30 a.m. race start
Lake Raleigh, Centennial Campus

Just shy of a 5k, the 2.9-mile race will start and end around beautiful Lake Raleigh on NC State’s Centennial Campus! Timing and tracking will not be recorded formally. Participants interested in time-tracking will need to plan to do so independently. 

The Cause

We are excited to once again partner with our colleagues in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs in support of the Student Emergency Fund.

Registration

• $30 per participant for runners 15 and older
• $20 per child participant (14 and younger)
• $20 per NC State student participant (all ages)
• Children 5 and under are free (Donations are encouraged)

All registrations will receive:

• Participation Fee
• Race Bib
• Finisher’s Medal
• T-shirt
• Swag Pack

Registration is now closed.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fountain Dining Hall
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Clark Dining Hall

Parents and families are invited to join their student(s) for Sunday Brunch in either Fountain or Clark Dining Hall.

Time and Place

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Talley Student Union

The newest addition to Parents and Families Weekend, the Grandparents’ Tea celebrates the unique bond between our NC State students and their grandparents. This special event will feature a buffet brunch along with a notable program honoring distinguished guests and campus programs.

Time and Place

All tours are full.

Join Dr. Tom Stafford, former vice chancellor for Student Affairs, for a legendary tour of the Memorial Belltower. Step back in time as we discover the history and significance of this famous campus landmark. The tour will begin on the front steps of Holladay Hall.

Time and Place

9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wellness and Recreation Center

Parents and families over the age of 18 can purchase a guest pass for $10 with their students at the main entrance to the Wellness and Recreation Center.

During the duration of the weekend parents and families can come in for self-guided tours at any time. 

NC State v. Louisville

4:00 p.m.
Reynolds Coliseum
211 Dunn Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606

NC State v. Notre Dame

7:00 p.m.
Dail Soccer Field
2495 Cates Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606