Marauder Family Weekend 2025

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

5 PM – 8 PM | Hospitality Suite Open

Lombardo Welcome Center | John M. Anderson Presentation Room (140)

Stop by the Hospitality Suite for more information about weekend activities, offers and deals from campus partners - including discount coupons for Saturday lunch at the Upper Deck, and pose for a photo at the Family Fun Photo Booth!

7:00 PM | Family Fun Pub Trivia

Student Memorial Center | Reighard Multipurpose Room 114

Match wits with other Marauder families and demonstrate your mastery of useless knowledge. The format will follow that of popular trivia events held in pubs, bars, and restaurants across the country. Be prepared for some ‘Ville Trivia that may prove to have some real stumpers!

 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Hospitality Suite Open

Lombardo Welcome Center | John M. Anderson Presentation Room (140)

Stop by the Hospitality Suite for more information about weekend activities, offers and deals from campus partners - including discount coupons for today’s lunch in the Upper Deck. We’ll also have light snacks and refreshments available throughout the day, massage therapists, and a Family Fun Photo Booth!

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Coffee with the Vice President

Student Memorial Center | Robert L. Slabinski Atrium

Waiting for your student to wake up? Join Dr. Mary Beth Williams, Vice President for Student Affairs, for a cup of coffee (or tea) and a discussion about some of the exciting projects and programs happening on the Millersville University campus over the next two years.

10:00 AM | Marauder Family Cornhole Tournament

Student Memorial Center | SMC Commons, Room 010 (Lower Level)

Sign up online for Millersville University’s annual family cornhole tournament. Show us your best “Double Deuce” and compete for this year’s bragging rights! Teams must be registered by 9:45 AM on October 25, 2025. Bracketed play starts promptly at 10 AM.

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Family Programming

Student Memorial Center | Reighard Multipurpose Room (114)

Family Escape Room Experiences

Participate in a live action-adventure game where players are “locked” in a themed room and must solve a series of puzzles and riddles to “escape,” all within 15 minutes! Several different escape room experiences to choose from! Hosted by the Student Government Association at Millersville University. Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult member of their family to participate.

MU History Family Scavenger Hunt

Download the Scavify app to participate in this campus-wide treasure hunt sharing historical facts and information about the University.

1:00 PM | Stuff-a-Plush

Student Memorial Center | Robert L. Slabinski Atrium

Choose from a selection of creatures and make your own stuffed animal. Sponsored by the University Activities Board (UAB).

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Kids Crafternoon

South Village | Great Room

Students and staff in the Department of University Housing and Conference Services are providing free seasonal craft activities for our younger weekend guests. Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult member of their family to participate.

 

ATHLETIC EVENTS

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Marauder Men’s Rugby Tournament

Heritage Campus | Brooks Field (near The Pond)

Noon | Marauder Football vs. the Bloomsburg University Huskies

Biemesderfer Stadium | Chryst Field

Catch the game, support the team, and cheer on the MU Dance Team who will be performing at halftime! You may pick up a coupon worth $2 off an adult ticket at the MFW Hospitality Suite. To redeem the ticket the adult must be accompanied by a current MU student.

1:00 PM | Marauder Men’s Soccer vs. Shippensburg University Raiders

Pucillo Soccer Field

4:00 PM | Marauder Women’s Soccer vs. Shippensburg University Raiders

Pucillo Soccer Field

4:00 PM | Marauder Ice Hockey vs. University of Scranton Royals

Lancaster Ice Rink, 371 Carerra Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601

The team will “Pink the Rink” in honor of breast cancer awareness month, wearing special jerseys and selling pink Ice Hockey merchandise to raise money for this cause.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 26

1:00 PM | Marauder Field Hockey vs. the East Stroudsburg University Warriors

Biemesderfer Stadium | Chryst Field

3:00 PM | Marauder Men’s Lacrosse vs. TBD

Pucillo Soccer Field

 

Lancaster Community Events

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24

7:30 PM | DANDY and Corty & the Light

The Ware Center | 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603

A night celebrating the best of local music features two award-winning groups: singer-songwriter pop duo DANDY, whose music evokes the nostalgia of listening to your very first album as a kid; and Corty Byron, a longtime fixture of the local music scene in Lancaster, whose Americana roots-driven sound is vintage, bluesy, soul-drenched, and authentic.

Tickets: Adults: $15 • Students: $15 (https://artsmu.com/shows/)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Boos & Brews Beer Fest

Penn Medicine Park | 650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

Get ready for a spooky night of craft beers, tasty brews, a costume contest and good vibes — all while supporting a great cause! All proceeds benefit the Penn Square Rotary, supporting community projects that make a difference. Enjoy adult Trick or Treating (beer sampling) a Costume Contest, Halloween Movies on the Videoboard, Scary Music & More. Purchase tickets online at: lancasterstormers.com/ballpark-events/