2019 Family Weekend

Join Phi Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon and help raise money for School and College Readiness and St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Come join Sigma Pi on the Quad for some food, fun, and games to support the Amazing Day Foundation!

Come join WPI Hillel for a Shabbat dinner and discussion of Jewish life on campus. Cost: $18 for guests and free for WPI students. Please register using the online Family Weekend registration form to reserve your seat as space is limited.

Enjoy dinner with the family or have some appetizers or dessert while battling it out for prizes with other families to see who reigns supreme in a no-holds barred game of trivia.

Enjoy this computer-animated adventure about a Lego construction worker who helps stop  the Lego world fro being glued together! Sponsored by SocComm, Rated PG.

Adults and children over 18 are welcome to use the Recreation Center facilities when accompanied by their WPI student

Enjoy watching the Spikeball club at WPI compete against other local New England colleges in an on campus tournament!

While you’re on campus, stop and grab some WPI gear! The bookstore will be offering 10% off clothing and emblematic gifts for families. Valid during Family Weekend and in-store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply.

Just two blocks from campus, the Worcester Art Museum is acclaimed for the quality of its collections. Admission is free for WPI students with WPI ID, and for Family Weekend, WAM is offering a special 2-for-1 admission for other family members. Simply mention Family Weekend at the admission desk. Located at 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA.

On-campus WPI students can use their WPI meal plans. Guests can enjoy the all-you-can-eat brunch for $13.50.  Tickets for family members must be pre-ordered using the Family Weekend registration form.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our newest residence hall with light refreshments. Experience the breathtaking views of the campus quad and Worcester hills from the 5^th floor of this beautiful building.

Challenge your family members to a game Giant Checkers, Giant Chess and Giant Jenga and so much more!

The concert conducted by the Director of Choral Activities, Joshua Rohde, will showcase all four choral ensembles at WPI - Women's Alden Voices, Men's Glee Club, Chamber Choir, and Festival Chorus. The program will feature a diversity of repertoire and preview some of the larger performances to be heard later in the season. Located at the First Baptist Church.

Take a tour of WPI’s newest building! Take a look at new and innovative spaces open to campus such as the Maker’s Space and Innovation Media Lab.Tours repeat at 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm

Stop by Alumni Field and watch the women’s soccer team take on Clark University!

Tie-dye a special Family Weekend t-shirt. An annual favorite among parents, students, and siblings!  

Come to Higgins House on Saturday, September 21st anytime between 2 and 5pm - the experience is self-paced, so you can start and finish whenever you want.

Tickets are only $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or at the WPI West Street Fountain from 11am-2pm Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th. Cash will be accepted, or payment can be made to our Venmo account (@betawpi) at any time if you wish to pay in advance. If paying through Venmo, please indicate that the payment is for "Beta Clue 2019" as well as the number of tickets being purchased.

All event proceeds benefit our philanthropy partner, African Community Education (ACE). ACE is a Worcester-based program dedicated to the educational development of African refugee and immigrant children and their families. More information can be found at https://acechildren.org/.

Hosted by the WPI Parents Association, join us  for a parent networking event. You’ll meet and connect with parents across all class years whose child also has the same major, resides in the same dorm, participates in Greek Life (or not) along with other clubs and activities as your child. Share stories, make friends and learn from upper-class parents what’s yet to come on your WPI Parent journey.

Experience the fun and excitement of playing authentic West African drums! The WPI African Percussion Ensemble invites you to join a community drumming session with instructor Jeremy Cohen. No prior experience necessary. All levels are welcome!

Enjoy some ice cream B-4 a game of Bingo with the family! Ice cream will be provided until supplies last. Compliments of SocComm.

Nothing can bring a family together like a high-stakes game of Bingo that everyone can enjoy! Take a shot at prizes such as WPI gear, electronics, game systems and so much more! Sponsored by Social Committee (SocComm).

Pick up your registration packet, which includes a full schedule of events. Staff members will be available to answer questions.

While you’re on campus, stop and grab some WPI gear! The bookstore will be offering 10% off clothing and emblematic gifts for families. Valid during Family Weekend and in-store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply.

Balfour, the provider of WPI’s class rings, will be available to answer questions and take orders.

Enjoy a yoga session for individuals at all experience levels. Take the time to reflect on a wonderful weekend with your student and prepare for the day ahead.

Enjoy an event sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha in support of The Friendly House of Worcester. The student sponsored fundraiser will involve watermelon bowling and other fun activities for the family.

Come watch the New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions. Enter the raffle to win New England sports apparel.