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Family Weekend Check-In 

1-3 pm, Ellison Campus Center Lobby 

Welcome to Family Weekend at ����Vlog! Join us at check-in to receive your event schedule, name tags, and a special welcome gift. Our team will be available to answer any questions and help you get ready for a fun, connection-filled weekend with your Viking. We're excited to welcome you to campus and kick things off together! 

Downtown Salem Shuttle

1-5 pm, Shuttles Leave from O'Keefe

Explore Salem in September with no need to park; continuous shuttles from O’Keefe Sports Complex parking lot (Forest Avenue side, on the grass between entrances to the lot).

Pickleball 

1-3 pm, Gassett Fitness Center Rec Courts  

Pre-Registration Required 

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports both on our campus and nationwide. This program will teach families, supporters, and students the game and allow for friendly competition! 

Esports Lounge Drop-In Play 

1-3 pm, Ellison Campus Center, ECC 010 

Pre-Registration Required  

Try out the ����Vlog Esports Lounge! Open to all students, our esports program helps to engage the campus community and build relationships among those interested in gaming competitively or recreationally. 

Pilates Class 

1:30-2:15 pm, Gassett Fitness Center Group Ex Studio  

Pre-Registration Required 

This introduction to mat-based Pilates will focus on core strength, flexibility, and balance. Come join our instructor Annmarie Bedard to find out why Pilates is so popular! 

Stretching Class 

2:30-3 pm Gassett Fitness Center Group Ex Studio 

Pre-Registration Required 

This program, led by Alejandro Rubero, program coordinator for fitness and wellbeing, will introduce general full body stretching, provide options to alleviate any aches and pains, and incorporate the benefits of stretching. 

Viking Family BBQ 

3-5 pm, North Quad 

Pre-registration required 

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of good food, great company, and Viking pride! This BBQ brings together students, families, and the campus community to enjoy a delicious meal, music, lawn games, and more. It’s a perfect way to unwind and celebrate the Viking spirit! 

Viking Family Open Skate Night  

4-6 pm, O’Keefe Sports Complex, Rockett Arena 

Lace up and hit the ice with your Viking family! Join us for an evening of fun and skating at Rockett Arena in the O’Keefe Sports Complex. This is a great way to enjoy time together, meet other families, and create lasting memories on the ice. Please remember to bring your own skates, as they will not be provided. 

Viking Family Outdoor Movie in the Lawn 

6-9 pm, Marsh Quad 

Bring a blanket, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars! Our outdoor movie night is a fun and relaxing way to wrap up your first evening on campus. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring your Viking spirit! 

First Year Lab Performance  

7 pm (doors open), 7:30 pm (performance begins); Sophia Gordon Center Main Stage Theatre 

You're invited to enjoy the fabulous production our First Year Theatre Arts students have created during their first month at SSU! Directed by Prof. Ginger Eckert, they have devised a unique production based on their collective ideas, talents, and experiences 

Family Stargazing at the Collins Observatory  

8 pm, Rear of Meier Hall 

Explore the night sky with your Viking! As part of Family Weekend, you're invited to a special visit to the ����Vlog Collins Observatory. Enjoy guided stargazing through our powerful 12" Classical Cassegrain/Newtonian telescope and learn about the stars and planets from knowledgeable faculty and staff from chemistry and physics. 

The observatory is located in Meier Hall and is accessible via the elevator at the rear of the building, closest to the quad. Press level “P” for Planetarium and follow the signs to the observatory. 

This unique experience is perfect for both curious minds and stargazing enthusiasts; don’t miss it! 

Family Weekend Welcome Check-In Booth  

10:30-11:30 am, O'Keefe Complex Main Lobby

Welcome to Family Weekend at ����Vlog! Join us at check-in to receive your event schedule, name tags, and a special welcome gift. Our team will be available to answer any questions and help you get ready for a fun, connection-filled weekend with your Viking. We're excited to welcome you to campus and kick things off together! 

Trolley Tour of Salem

Tours run 11 am-12 pm and 12-1 pm, Pick-up and Drop-off at the O'Keefe Complex

Enjoy discovering Downtown Salem and all it offers with shuttle service to and from campus with the Orientation Team. Pre-Registration required! 

TAU Sigma (Transfer Honor Society) Initiation Ceremony 

11:30 am, Ellison Campus Center, Veterans Hall

Families and guests are invited to celebrate the students being initiated into the national transfer student honor society, Tau Sigma.  Eligible students will have needed to accept the formal invitation they received in order to become a member.  Questions can be directed to firstyear@salemstate.edu.

Vikings on the Block: Family Tailgate Party 

11 am-4 pm, O'Keefe Complex Main Lobby and Parking Lot

Kick off game day with a high-energy family tailgate celebration! Enjoy music, snacks, Viking giveaways, and fun activities for all ages before heading to cheer on our student-athletes. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with other families, students, and campus staff as we celebrate ����Vlog pride together! 

Women's Volleyball Game vs. Framingham State University  

12 pm, Twohig Gym, O'Keefe Complex 

MASCAC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

12:45 pm, Alumni Field, O’Keefe Complex 

Join us to celebrate the MASCAC Hall of Fame Induction of Therese Reagan-Patrone, Class of '88, and our late Head Athletic Trainer, Bill Bulloch.

Men's Soccer Game vs. Framingham State University  

1 pm, Alumni Field

Downtown Salem Shuttle

1-5 pm, Shuttles Leave from O'Keefe

Explore Salem in September with no need to park; continuous shuttles from O’Keefe Sports Complex parking lot (Forest Avenue side, on the grass between entrances to the lot).