Family Weekend is October 31 - November 2, 2025
Muhlenberg College’s Family Weekend 2025 takes place October 31–November 2, bringing together families for campus spirit, autumn festivities, and meaningful connections. Get ready for a weekend full of fall fun and ‘Berg pride!
Explore the schedule below for event details and ways to make the most of your visit.
Email [email protected] or call 484-664-3657 for more information.
Friday, October 31, 2025
| 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Family Weekend Information Table - Seegers Union Lobby Stop by to grab a schedule and a special Family Weekend gift from Muhlenberg College! Our Information Center will be staffed throughout the weekend to help with anything you may need. |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Wind Ensemble Pop-Up Concert - Parents Plaza (Rain: Egner Chapel) The Muhlenberg Wind Ensemble presents a short program of light and accessible tunes, primarily pops and marches. |
| 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Acopian Center for Ornithology - Shankweiler Building, Fourth Floor Tour the 2,000+ bird specimens stored in the Acopian Bird Museum, featuring 1,274 species from around the world. |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Student Recital - Egner Memorial Chapel All are welcome to enjoy performances by Muhlenberg Music students in an brief recital. Selections may include anything from Opera to Jazz to Musical Theatre. |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Admissions Office Sibling Tour - Haas, College Center Please register here. When you check in for the tour, please let admissions know you are here for a Sibling Tour. |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Shabbat Services - Leffell Center for Jewish Student Life, 2238 Chew St. Welcome Shabbat with Muhlenberg College Hillel. Join students and their families at student-led |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Hillel Jewish Community Shabbat Dinner - Seegers Union, 111-113 All are welcome to gather with friends and family for a special Family Weekend Shabbat Dinner in the Seegers Union Event Space. There's nothing like bringing in the weekend with Shabbat at Hillel! |
| 7 p.m. |
Men's Soccer vs. Dickinson - Varsity Field |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Muhlenberg Monster Mash- Seegers Union, Red Door Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Muhlenberg Monster Mash! This Halloween party is open to everyone who wants to celebrate the spooky season. Join us in the Red Door Lounge from 8-10pm for a night of frightful fun, featuring music spun by our very own campus radio station, 91.7 WMUH. Indulge in delicious food and drinks, participate in a variety of fun activities, and students show off your most creative costume for a chance to win our costume contest. Don't miss out on the most monstrous event of the year! |
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8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
"The Play That Goes Wrong" - Baker Theatre by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer |
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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Family Weekend Information - Seegers Union, Information Desk |
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| 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
A Look into the Student Experience with President Kathleen Harring - Seegers Union, 113 Join us as President Harring and members of the senior leadership team share current campus initiatives that are strengthening the student experience and the impact this has on students' academic journeys and campus experiences.
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| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Joining the Global Community: Study Away - Seegers 113 In a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent, study abroad represents a significant means by which students may better prepare themselves to face the challenges of the future. |
| 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Family Weekend Tailgate - Alumni Court Please update the description to the following: Families are welcome BYOB (beer and wine; no glass bottles) and snacks to the Family Tailgate! There will be several free activities for parents, siblings and students. Limited seating will be provided. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Music Department Family Weekend Concert - Egner Memorial Chapel Chamber, College & Treble Choirs perform |
| 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
The Hìtëkw Project - Parents Plaza The Hìtëkw Project celebrates the kickoff to Indigenous American Heritage Month with food, performances, and activities. A celebration of our Lenape history to promote community engagement with our campus trees. |
| 1 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball vs. McDaniel - Memorial Hall |
| 2 p.m. |
Football vs. John Hopkins - Scotty Wood Stadium |
| 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
"The Play That Goes Wrong" - Baker Center for the Arts by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer |
| 4 p.m. |
Women's Soccer vs. Dickinson - Varsity field |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Shabbat Afternoon Gathering- Leffell Center for Jewish Student Life, 2238 Chew St Enjoy singing, schmoozing and games at our weekly student-run Shabbat Afternoon Gathering at the Leffell Center for |
| 5 p.m. |
Berg Prize Bingo - Miller Forum, Moyer Hall |
| 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Mayhem Step Team Halloween Showcase - Seegers Union, 111-113 Join Mayhem Step Team for their annual dance showcase featuring several different performing groups from Muhlenberg College and other local institutions. |
| 6:40 p.m. |
Havdalah - Hillel House With candles, spices, friends and song we'll gather together for the weekly ritual of Havdala to transition from Shabbat to a new week. |
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8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
"The Play That Goes Wrong" - Baker Center for the Arts by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer |
Sunday, November 2, 2025
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Egner Memorial Chapel Open House - Egner Memorial Chapel Join us for a light continental breakfast and a chance to tour Egner Chapel. |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Hillel Bagel Brunch - Leffell Center for Jewish Student Life, 2238 Chew St. A Hillel tradition. All are invited to the Hillel House to enjoy bagels, learn about Jewish life at the College and connect with Muhlenberg College Hillel students and their families. Hillel |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Protestant Chapel Service with Holy Communion - Egner Memorial Chapel All are welcome for this weekly service that features scripture, singing, prayer, a sermon by the |
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| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Catholic Mass - Egner Memorial Chapel |
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| 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
"The Play That Goes Wrong" - Baker Center for the Arts by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer |
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