Fall 2026 Family and Friends Schedule:
Friday, October 16th
Family and Friends Tree Planting (Meet at The Village Commons) - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and again from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kick off Family and Friends Weekend with the Office of Sustainability! The Office of Sustainability and Rice Creek Field Station jhave partnered with the Atlantic States Legal Foundation and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to implement a multi-site agroforestry project. The initiative includes planting approximately 250 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees and shrubs across SUNY Oswego's Campus!
Field Hockey Game (Laker Hall Athletic Fields) - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Our Laker Field Hockey Team plays against Manhattanville in their Morgan's Message Game: a game played in partnership with the national non-profit organization Morgan's Message.
Splash-In Movie (Lee Hall Pool) - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Recreation will host a free Splash-in Movie as part of Friends and Family Weekend. This year's featured film: Halloweentown! Come lounge in the pool with a tube or noodle and watch a movie with your friends and family!
The Appliance Department (Waterman Theatre) - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
It's opening weekend for The Appliance Department, a show written and directed by SUNY Oswego Faculty! See the description and get your tickets ahead of time!
SOFE Paint & Sip (Crossroads Foodcourt) - 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Student Orientation and Family Engagement is hosting a Paint & Sip night! Come create a work of art to give to your family or decorate your dorm room while enjoying some mocktails on us.
Saturday, October 17th (Morning)
School Spirit Contest (Socials) - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Show off your SUNY Oswego love. Post a picture wearing green and gold with your favorite people at your favorite spots! Make sure to tag us (@oswego_sofe), and at the end of the day, we'll randomly select 3 winners and bring them a prize pack!
Inspired by Nature: Art Auction (Rice Creek Field Station) - 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM
A highlight of the field station program calendar, Rice Creek Associates again invites the public and campus community to a day of art and music as part of SUNY Oswego's Friends and Family Weekend. This event is free and open to the public.
SOFE Board Games (Laker Landing Foodcourt) - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Student Orientation and Family Engagement loves our board games, and we want to share them with you! Bring your most competitive friends and family, and find a game that you all will love, whether that's UNO, Werewolves, or Taboo.
Rice Creek Nature Walk (Rice Creek Field Station) - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year at SUNY Oswego! We'll provide shuttles out to Rice Creek Field Station so can experience it to the fullest.
Fall Fest/SAPB Showcase (Laker Landing & Hearth Lounge) - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SOFE is teaming up with the Student Association Programming Board to bring you Fall Fest 2026! There will be crafts, family-friendly activities, yard games, food trucks, and our student organizations will be showing off what they've been doing so far this semester!
Alumni Legacy Student Reception (King Hall) - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alumni Engagement welcomes legacy families back to campus during Family and Friends Weekend for a reception at King Hall with light refreshments. During this event students who are children of alumni will be able to meet and connect with fellow Legacy Lakers and learn about the programs and events offered by Alumni Engagement for current students. Alumni whose children attend SUNY Oswego will also be invited to share about their experiences on campus and learn about upcoming alumni events.
Music Department Performance (Hewitt Ballroom) - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
You'll get to enjoy a variety of musical performances (Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Jaz Ensemble, and several choirs) while enjoying a view of the fall foliage!
Saturday, October 17th (Afternoon/Evening)
20th Annual Great Pumpkin Run (Laker Landing Foodcourt) - Registration begins at 12:00 PM, the Run begins at 1:00 PM
Grab your Family and Friends, come out and run or walk the Great Pumpkin Run!
You can register ahead of time, or same sign up when you get here. The $5 registration fee supports our community as a donation to Paige's Childhood Cancer Fund.
Men's Soccer: Senior Day! (Laker Hall Athletic Fields) - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come celebrate our senior soccer players as they face off against SUNY Canton.
The Appliance Department (Waterman Theatre) - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It's opening weekend for The Appliance Department, a show written and directed by SUNY Oswego Faculty! See the description and get your tickets ahead of time!
Women's Ice Hockey Game (Deborah F. Stanley Arena) - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come cheer on the Lakers to help them kick off the season!
Candy Bar Bingo (The Point) - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for classic game of bingo with a sweet twist! Every winner will get their own sugary prize.
Ice Cream Social (Hearth Lounge) - 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Hang out with a sweet treat while you wait for Family and Friends Open Skate!
Men's Ice Hockey Game (Deborah F. Stanley Arena) - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Center for the first Men's Ice Hockey match of the 2026-2027 year! Students attend for free, parents and supporters can purchase tickets at the Box Office.
Generations Jeopardy! (Laker Landing Foodcourt) - 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
It's a battle of the ages! Test your knowledge of different slang, popular toys, and fashion trend throughout the generations!
Friends and Family Open Skate (Deborah F. Stanley Arena) - 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Following the Men's Ice Hockey Game, students, family, and friends will have a chance to take over the ice for a SUNY Oswego Tradition - Open Skate! Hosted by Campus Recreation - we'll see you on the ice!
Sunday, October 18th
Fall-iday Craft Fair (MCC - Swetman Gym) - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come browse over 40 local vendors at our Fall-iday Craft Fair at SUNY Oswego! Join us in Swetman Gymnasium (in Marano Campus Center) for this opportunity to shop early for the holidays - attendees can win raffle prizes, door prizes, and more!
Cookies and Crafts (MCC - Chu Atrium) - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Decorate a sweet treat for your student, friends or family, and make them a bracelet or other souvenir before you head home!
Women's Club Hockey "Pink the Rink" Game (MCC - Deborah F. Stanley Arena) - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Break out your favorite pink shirt and join us as our Women's Club Hockey Team plays their "Pink the Rink" game! they'll be selling t-shirts, selling 50/50 raffle tickets, and other raffle baskets. 50% of all the proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society!
The Appliance Department (Waterman Theatre) - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It's opening weekend for The Appliance Department, a show written and directed by SUNY Oswego Faculty! See the description and get your tickets ahead of time!
Don't forget to grab your Oswego Swag!
The College Bookstore will be open:
- Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make sure you stop by and get some Oswego Merch!
Check out our Community Partners!
Want to explore things off-campus? Businesses throughout Oswego are joining us to make Family and Friends Weekend even more special! Some are even offering special discounts or giveaways!
Dining Options
During Fall Fest, you'll be able to grab a bite from our food truck options, or grab some light refreshments from our catering tables.
Our Dining Halls will also be open all weekend! If you plan to eat with us, please let us know ahead of time, so we can make sure to prepare for the right number of people.
While not payment is due at this time, on the day-of, students may use their meal plan swipes or Laker Dining Dollars (LDD). Guests and family members may use the student's Guest Swipes or Any Time meals included with their meal plan. Cash and credit cards are also accepted.
You can click the link above, or scan the QR Code below:
Pathfinder Dining Hall
Pathfinder Dining Hall is located on the west side of the SUNY Oswego campus overlooking Glimmerglass Lagoon, featuring smoked favorites, cornbread from our own campus bakery, and rotating daily specials, along with an expanded Pizza and Pasta station. Start your day with made to order breakfast sandwiches and returning breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles.
Pathfinder will open at 9 AM.
Cooper Dining Hall
Cooper Dining Hall is centrally located on the SUNY Oswego campus, and features our new Rice Bar at lunch and Noodle and Rice Bar at dinner. Let us build you a bowl with a variety of proteins, vegetables, broths, and toppings.
Cooper will open at 10 AM.
Lakeside Dining Hall
Lakeside Dining Center is located on the north side of the SUNY Oswego campus along the shore of Lake Ontario, and now serves a full breakfast featuring made to order breakfast bowls with your choice of potatoes, eggs, breakfast meats, and a variety of toppings.
Lakeside will open at 10 AM.