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- Welcome Weekend
We are excited to welcome families to campus for a weekend full of fun! Family Weekend is a great time to explore campus and the community, spend quality time together and create long lasting memories. Family members of all ages are invited – we have something for everyone! Join us for EIU Bingo Night, Panther football, family breakfast with the president and so much more!
Thank you for joining us for Family Weekend 2018! If your family had your picture taken in front of Old Main, you can find your photos here. Be sure to make plans to join us for Family Weekend 2019, September 27-29!
Friday, September 21, 2018
| Time | Event | Cost | Location |
| 4:00pm-7:00pm | Check-in and Information Station | Free | Java B&B/Bookstore MLK Jr. University Union |
| 4:00pm-7:00pm | Residence Hall Association Carnival | Free | Library Quad |
| 5:30pm-8:00pm |
Dinner & A Murder 80's Style! Tickets may be purchased at the door on a first-come, first served basis.
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Adults = $20 |
University Ballroom MLK Jr. University Union |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | Family Movie: The Incredibles 2 | Free | Martinsville Room MLK Jr. University Union |
| 7:30pm | Department of Music Collage Concert | Adults = $6 Students = $5 Purchase Tickets |
Dvorak Concert Hall Doudna Fine Arts Center |
| 8:00pm-9:00pm | Ben's Bubble Show | Free | Grand Ballroom MLK Jr. University Union |
| 8:00pm-10:00pm | Rock 'n' Bowl | $2 per game Free Shoe Rental |
Bowling Lanes MLK Jr. University Union |
| 9:00pm-11:00pm | Family Bingo: An EIU Tradition | Free | McAfee South Gym |
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Other Weekend Activities (Includes Discounts & Extended Hours of Operation)
| Time | Event | Cost | Location |
| Friday, Sept. 21 5:30am-8:00pm Saturday, Sept. 22 10:00am-6:00pm |
Student Recreation Center Open to family members 18 years of age and older |
Free | Student Recreation Center Lantz Arena |
| Friday, Sept. 21 7:30am-7:00pm Saturday, Sept. 22 8:00am-1:00pm |
Java B&B - Enjoy 20% off | Java B&B near Bookstore MLK Jr. University Union |
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| Friday, Sept. 21 4:00pm-10:00pm Saturday, Sept. 22 2:00pm-10:00pm |
Dine in at the Union - 20% off, excluding Subway | Food Court MLK Jr. University Union |
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| Friday, Sept. 21 8:00am-8:00pm Saturday, Sept. 22 8:00am-9:00pm Sunday, Sept. 23 10:00am-2:00pm |
University Bookstore | University Bookstore MLK Jr. University Union |
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| Friday, Sept. 21 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday, Sept. 22 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, Sept. 23 Noon-1:00am |
The Flu Then and Now: 1918-2018 | Free | Booth Library |
| Saturday, Sept. 22 10:00am-6:00pm |
Charleston Farmer's Market | 1825 18th Street | |
| Saturday, Sept. 22 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday, Sept. 23 10:00am-4:00pm |
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site Harvest Frolic Fall Celebration Visit www.lincolnlogcabin.org for more information |
402 South Lincoln Highway Rd Lerna, IL 62440 |
Weekend Resources
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-6435
nsfp@eiu.edu
