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LMU Family Weekend

October 21-25, 2026

Early Registration $80 (until Sept. 21 at 11:59 p.m. PDT)
Regular Registration $90 (Sept. 22 - Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. PDT)
Late Registration $100 (Oct. 13 - 24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT)

Prepare for Your Visit

Check out this year's schedule of events to get an idea of what you need to prepare to visit our campus for Family Weekend.

Student Signature Events

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Women’s Volleyball

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Come cheer on our women’s volleyball team as they take on Santa Clara on Thursday and San Francisco on Saturday at home.

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Lip Sync and Step Off

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

This annual event put on by LMU's Sorority and Fraternity Life focuses on competitive performances from each SFL chapter, including Interfraternity Council, Collegiate Panhellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and Black Greek Council.

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Beatles for Sam

Friday, October 23, 2026

Every year LMU students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends perform a concert of their favorite Beatles songs on Oct. 23 to celebrate the life of Sam Wasson. T-shirts are sold and the proceeds directly fund the Sam Wasson Scholarship.

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Lion Spirit Showcase

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Experience Lion Pride at its best. This unique tailgate includes performances by some of LMU's most talented musicians, dancers, and comedians.

Del Rey Players Cabaret

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Get nostalgic with dazzling vocal performances, theatrical presentations, and beautiful dance pieces with Del Rey Players.

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Impulse Dance Showcase

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

“Impulse: Campus in Motion” celebrates dance on the bluff, showcasing the many talents of our artistic and expressive community.

Traditional folklórico dancers perform outdoors on a campus lawn, wearing brightly colored dresses with multicolored ribbon trim and a black charro-style outfit with a wide-brimmed sombrero

Intercultural Reception

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Join for a reception including traditional entertainment following the intercultural Mass. Food and light refreshments will be provided.

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Men’s Basketball v. UC Santa Barbara

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Join ASLMU for a spirited tailgate before the men's basketball game, open to students and their families.

University Leadership Events

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Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Reception

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Join Senior Vice President Kawanna Leggett, Ed.D. and the senior leadership team from Student Affairs for an opportunity to learn more about the student experience, and upcoming student life highlights and priorities.

Academic Dean's Reception

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Various campus locations

Hear from your student's academic dean about their priorities and exciting academic highlights. The program will include the opportunity to engage with your student's dean, some of your student's professors, and fellow families from each college and school. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

Celebrating the Class of 2027

Senior Family Celebration

The Class of 2027 and their families are invited to celebrate with other LMU senior families during Lion Family Weekend. Join us for light bites and beer/cocktail tastings as we toast our graduates and welcome them to the Alumni Association.

Tickets to this event are an additional charge from the Family Weekend registration fee.

Community Events

The Long-ish Table

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

Join Lion families for a shared meal and guided conversation to build connection and deepen understanding of the importance of generative dialogue.

Students gather inside for a weekly Jummah Prayer Service.

Friday-Jummah Prayer

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Muslim Student Life invites our LMU parents and families to join us for our weekly Friday-Jummah Prayer service.

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Family Weekend Shabbat Service

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

Jewish Student Life invites our LMU parents and families to join us for our weekly Shabbat service and dinner. All are welcome.

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Breaking Bread, Building Community: Exploring Student Involvement at LMU

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Join an opportunity to break bread with Lion families while also learning about the many ways students can become connected to the community on campus.

OBSS Family-Style Barbeque

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Hosted by the Office of Black Student Services, this event invites students, families, alums, faculty, and staff to enjoy great food, music, and community connection.

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Carne Asada with CLSS

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Hosted by Chicano Latino Student Services, this event invites students, families, alums, faculty, and staff to a BBQ style program with a DJ, games, music, trivia, and great music.