Bring Your Bear Energy

Family Weekend

Family Weekend, scheduled for Sept. 18-20, 2026, is a great opportunity to visit your student and experience life at LR.

Parents and students register for LR Family Weekend

Family Weekend is one of the highlights of the academic year where parents and families are invited to spend time at their students’ home away from home. Experience firsthand your student’s favorite places on campus, meet their friends and connect with other LR families.

Register for Family Weekend

Schedule

Attend planned events scheduled throughout the weekend. For updates, join LR's Parent and Family Engagement Facebook group or the Parent and Families Hub.

  • Friday, Sept. 18

    Check-in and Registration
    3-7 p.m.
    Cromer Lobby

    Bears Care Service Project
    3-6 p.m.
    Shaw Plaza

    Dinner
    5-7 p.m.
    Cromer Dining Hall
    Advance registration required.

    Volleyball Game
    7 p.m.
    Shuford Gym
    Advance registration required.

  • Saturday, Sept. 19

    Check-in and Registration
    8:30-10 a.m.
    Cromer Lobby

    Breakfast
    9-10:30 a.m.
    Cromer Dining Hall
    Advance registration required.

    Student Engagement Programming
    10:45 a.m.-noon
    Cromer Lobby and Shaw Plaza

    Joe Bears Tailgate
    3-6 p.m.
    Stasavich Place
    Advance registration required.

    Football Game
    6 p.m.
    Moretz Stadium
    Advance registration required. Game tickets must be requested through Family Weekend registration.

  • Sunday, Sept. 20

    Brunch
    9-10 a.m.
    Cromer Dining Hall
    Advance registration required.

    Student Engagement Programming
    10-11:30 a.m.
    Cromer Lobby and Shaw Plaza

  • Optional Hickory Events

    Families may also want to explore these community events during Family Weekend:

    Under the Sails Concert
    Friday, Sept. 18
    7-8:30 p.m.
    Downtown Hickory

    Explore Hickory
    Saturday, Sept. 19
    All day
    Hickory area

    Hickory Farmers Market
    Saturday, Sept. 19
    8 a.m.-1 p.m.
    Downtown Hickory

Hotel Accommodations

The following Hickory hotels are offering Lenoir-Rhyne parents and families a special group rate for Family Weekend.

  • Courtyard by Marriott

    Courtyard by Marriott
    1946 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602
    828.267.2100
    $149 Plus Tax, Per Night

    • Start Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
    • End Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Last Day to Book: Friday, September 4, 2026
    Book Hotel
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    Fairfield Inn & Suites
    1950 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
    828.431.3000
    $149 Plus Tax, Per Night

    • Start Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
    • End Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Last Day to Book: Friday, September 4, 2026
    Book Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express

    Holiday Inn Express
    2250 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
    828.328-2081

    • Special Rate Code: IELRU
    • Call for reservation and say you are with LR to access special rate.