Family Weekend

Family Weekend
October 23 - 25, 2026

Register Here!

You must register by Friday, October 16.

Set Sail for Family Fun!

Our Captains cannot wait to welcome their crews onto our beautiful campus for what is sure to be another thrilling weekend at Christopher Newport University. Please join us for a myriad of activities that we have planned for the entire family. You can groove to local music on the Great Lawn, hike the Noland Trail with an expert, attend a lecture given by one of CNU’s renowned professors, or cheer on the football team at TowneBank Stadium, among many other activities. The opportunities abound for family fun and bonding at CNU’s annual Family Weekend! See you and your crew soon!

Family Weekend Store

This year, we're proud to introduce an official Family Weekend online storefront. View a variety of spirited merchandise to showcase your CNU pride at Family Weekend 2026 and beyond!

Items purchased online will ship directly to an address of your choice. We recommend placing your order no later than Thursday, October 1, to receive your items in time for Family Weekend. Orders placed after Thursday, October 1, cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Family Weekend commences on Friday, October 23. The online store will close on Monday, October 26. No refunds or exchanges are available for purchases made through the Family Weekend online store.

There will be a limited number of t-shirts and spirit packs available for purchase onsite at the Family Weekend Welcome Deck on Friday and Saturday.

Questions? Contact the Office of University Events at familyweekend@cnu.edu or (757) 594-8061.