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Family Weekend

September 16-18, 2022

Family Weekend is a time for families to experience Bradley. Families can enjoy movies together, battle on the Markin Center basketball courts, share a picnic on the quad and cheer on the Braves.

There is no advance registration required and families are invited to choose how to spend their time with their Brave.

Tentative Family Weekend Schedule

*Schedule may be subject to change*

Friday September 16, 2022

Event Host Time Location Description
Levanta tu Bandera ALAS 1pm-2:30pm Circle of Pride, Alumni Quad Kick off to Latinx Heratigage Month
Bradley Intercollegiate Cross Country Bradley Athletics 5:15pm Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL
Bradley Volleyball vs. Western Michigan Bradley Athletics 6pm Renaissance Coliseum Support Bradley Athletics, general admission $5, students free
Voices from Ukraine Bradley University Theatre 7:30pm Hartmann Center for Performing Arts BU Theatre joins some 200 theatres worldwide to present readings of plays by Ukrainian dramatists - written during the ongoing invasion of their country. This is art of the utmost immediacy, presented free of charge as a benefit supporting relief efforts for displaced Ukrainian civilians. Audience members wishing to donate will be guided to a selection of approved relief organizations. Free admission.
ACBU Outdoor Cinema: Lightyear ACBU 8:30pm Olin Quad Come enjoy Disney's Lightyear outdoors under the stars!

Saturday September 17, 2022

Event Host Time Location Description
Peoria Riverfront Market Peoria Park District 8am-12pm Peoria Riverfront Take a stroll down the riverfront and check out the local produce, wares and crafts.
Family Board Meeting Family Association 8am-1pm BECC Meeting of the Family Association board members
SAE Car Show Society of Automotive Engieering 10am-3pm Founder's Circle Annual Car Show
Service on Saturday SERVE 11-2pm Markin Recreation Center and local community Take some time to help us make 1000 Care Packages for Children's Hospital of Illinois.
Lambda Chi Alpha Watermellon Bash 9am-1pm Olin Quad Annual Philanthropy event
Food Trucks on the Quad Family Weekend 11am-3pm Olin Quad Three different food trucks for a quick lunch on the Quad!
Markin Family Day Markin Recreation Center Noon-7pm Markin Recreation Center Markin is open for Families when accompanied by your Bradley Student!
Markin Climbing Wall Open Your Climbing Staff Noon-4pm Markin Recreation Center Try out the Markin Climbing Wall!
Markin Pool Open Markin Recreation Staff Noon-5pm Markin Recreation Center Take a swim at the Markin Center
Sailesh the Hypnotist ACBU 3pm Bradley Hall, Neumiller Hallm An experienced performer with more than 20 years under his belt, SAILESH, The Hypnotist has performed a staggering 5000+ shows at Colleges, Universities and clubs, many with repeated bookings. Dubbed “The World’s Best Hypnotist,” MTV Europe, his live show has been described as a cross between a concert and the best party ever!
Cram the Coliseum: Bradley Volleyball vs IUPUI Bradley Athletics 6pm Renaissance Coliesum Annual Cram the Coliseum game to support Bradley Volleyball as they host the CEFCU Classic at home! Also Educators Appreciation Night and Miltary Appreciation Night; general admission $5, students free.
Voices from Ukraine Bradley University Theatre 7:30pm Hartmann Center for Performing Arts BU Theatre joins some 200 theatres worldwide to present readings of plays by Ukrainian dramatists - written during the ongoing invasion of their country. This is art of the utmost immediacy, presented free of charge as a benefit supporting relief efforts for displaced Ukrainian civilians. Audience members wishing to donate will be guided to a selection of approved relief organizations. Free admission.
Midwest Dueling Pianos Family Weekend 9pm Hayden Clark Alumni Center Relax, request and enjoy your favorites songs in the Peplow Pavillion in Hayden Clark Alumni Center. This show is a Bradley hit. Cash bar available. This show is PG-13, it is Family Weekend after all!

Sunday September 18, 2022

Event Host Time Location Description
Pettengill-Morron House Museum 1-4pm 1212 W. Moss Ave. Bradley families are invited to enjoy a guided tour of the historic 1868 Pettengill-Morron House Museum. The mansion at 1212 W. Moss Ave. features antiques, Peoria history, and Bradley memorabilia from the 1930s, including letter sweaters, a beanie, yearbooks and more. Special pricing for BU families is $20 for 3 to 4 visitors. Individual pricing is $10/adults, $5/college and high school students and $3/ages 6-12.There is no charge to visit the gift shop, which includes antiques and jewelry.

Local Peoria Events

Event Host Date Location Website
Oktoberfest on the Peoria Riverfront Peoria Park District 9/16-9/18/22 Peoria Riverfront https://oktoberfestpeoria.com/
Morton Pumpkin Festival Morton Camber of Commerce 9/14-9/17/22 Morton, IL https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/