Family Weekend at Appalachian State University promotes the engagement of Mountaineer families through unique programming opportunities in the High Country. Paired with a sporting event and community events, Family Weekend provides families with a chance to experience Boone through the eyes of a student. It is an exciting time in the Boone area and we hope you are able to visit your student's favorite coffee shops, experience a mountaintop hike at sunrise, shop in our downtown stores, or take a nap in a hammock.

Family Weekend is designed for you and your student, so we give you some open time in the schedule to plan your own fun. Be sure to pack a raincoat because these fun events are happening rain or shine.

Spring Family Weekend

Appalachian State University
March 22 - 24, 2024

Spring Family Weekend is a great opportunity to engage with other Mountaineer Families and appreciate the High Country Spring. Join us for a Mountaineer baseball game and other fun and engaging events.

Spring Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 22, 2024
Time Activity
Time12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Activity

Whole Lotta Greeks Fundraising Event
Sanford Mall
The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Programming Board will be raising funds for the Children’s Council of Watauga County.
You can purchase one doughnut for $3 or two for $5!

Time5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Activity

Fermentation Sciences Tour & Tasting
Mountain Laurel Hall
949 Blowing Rock Road

App State’s Fermentation Sciences department will give you the inside scoop on how beer, cheese and meats are created. After, enjoy a tasting of a variety of fermented food products and non-alcoholic fermented beverages. Register for the event by 3/15/2024.
This is a FREE event.

Time5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Activity

Handmade Market
Plemmons Student Union- International Hallway
Looking for beautiful, homemade goods? Stroll through the Handmade Market to find unique products and art to help you remember the weekend.
This is a FREE event.

S'mores on Sanford
Sanford Mall Fire Pit
Join App State’s New Mountaineer and Family Engagement Department at the fire pit to make s’mores and get to know other Mountaineer families.
This is a FREE event.

Live Jazz Band from the Hayes School of Music
Plemmons Student Union- Crossroads
Enjoy a warm drink and some great jazz at App State’s Coffee Shop.
This is a FREE event.

App Builds a Home Birdhouse Painting
Plemmons Student Union- Cascades Rotunda
Join us to paint an App Builds a Home souvenir birdhouse.
This is a FREE event. Birdhouses and paint provided.

Time6:00 p.m. Activity

Baseball Game: App vs. Coastal Carolina
Beaver Field at Jim & Bettie Smith Stadium
Come cheer on App State’s baseball team as they face Coastal Carolina!
Tickets are available for $10.

Time7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Activity

APPSkate
The Varsity Gym
Roll on up to APPSkate! Join Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) for a free night of roller skating (skates provided.) Enjoy a night full of music and learn some new skating moves.
This is a FREE event.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time Activity
Time9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Activity

Breakfast & Lunch at Central
Central Dining Hall
Join your student for a complimentary meal* at our all-access dining hall, courtesy of campus dining.
*Students must have a meal plan.

Time11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Activity

Terrarium Workshop & Sustainability Tour
East Hall
175 Locust Street

Enjoy a tour of App State’s sustainability department and the Roots Garden. After appreciating the gardens, create your own self-sufficient terrarium. Registration required by 3/15/2024.
This is a FREE event.

Time1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Activity

Baseball Social: App vs. Coastal Carolina
Beaver at Jim & Bettie Smith Stadium
Come cheer on App State’s baseball team as they face Coastal Carolina. Join us before the game to meet other Mountaineer families during the Baseball Social. Registration required by 3/15/2024.
Tickets are $5 and include a food voucher.

Food Drive for the Mountaineer Food Hub
Beaver at Jim & Bettie Smith Stadium
Bring nonperishable food and personal care items to the game. You’ll find a collection box at the check-in table. The Mountaineer Food Hub serves those who are food insecure in our community.

Time4:00 - 10:30 p.m. Activity

Dinner at Central
Central Dining Hall
Join your student for a complimentary meal* at our all-access dining hall, courtesy of campus dining.
*Students must have a meal plan.

Time8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Activity

National Pan-Hellenic Council Movie Night
Appalachian Theatre
Join the App State National Pan-Hellenic Council for movie night at downtown Boone’s historic Appalachian Theatre. Set against the high-energy, high-stakes world of show-style marching bands, Drumline (2002) is a fish-out-of-water comedy about a talented street drummer from Harlem who enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band’s drumline to victory.
Tickets are $7 and are available at the door.

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Time Activity
Time9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Activity

Breakfast & Lunch at Central
Central Dining Hall
Join your student for a complimentary meal* at our all-access dining hall, courtesy of campus dining.
*Students must have a meal plan.

Time1:00 p.m. Activity

Baseball Game: App vs. Coastal Carolina
Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium
Come cheer on App State’s baseball team as they face Coastal Carolina!
Tickets are $10.

Time4:00 - 10:30 p.m. Activity

Dinner at Central
Central Dining Hall
Join your student for a complimentary meal* at our all-access dining hall, courtesy of campus dining.
*Students must have a meal plan.

All Weekend
Time Activity
Time Friday
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Activity

Free Entry to the Student Recreation Center
UREC
Join your student at the Student Recreation Center for free weekend admission. Enjoy an indoor climbing wall, weight room, indoor track, pickleball courts, and more! Go to the UREC website to read more about what this facility offers.
This is a FREE event.

Fall Family Weekend

Appalachian State University
September 27 - 29, 2024

Each Fall, App State hosts events for Mountaineer Families to enjoy the App State experience together, showcasing a variety of campus and community events, and offering an opportunity for students to show their families their favorite App State places and things to do on campus and in Boone. Check back soon for further details.

Plan Your Visit

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