Stonehill College Family Connection
This online platform is designed to help family members support their student throughout their time on the Hill.
Family Weekend 2025
Join us Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21 for Stonehill's Family Weekend!
Family Weekend is a time for family members of our Stonehill students to enjoy campus and experience what it’s like to be a Skyhawk! Be part of various events, athletic games, and different ways to engage in our campus community.
This website provides the schedule of events and resources, as well as information on tickets (as needed), to make this a great experience! We will continue to update as events are added for the 2025 Family Weekend Schedule.
Hotel Blocks
Below are the hotels offering a special rate for our Stonehill families. Blocks close in the summer, so book early! Please note that these prices do not include fees and taxes.
50 Reservoir St, Mansfield, MA 02048 (11 miles from campus)
Rate: $219 per night. Block closes on August 19, 2025
2020 Pleasant Street Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from campus)
Rate: $229 per night. Block closes on August 21, 2025
2 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxborough, MA (10 miles from campus)
Rate: $199 per night. Block closes on August 19, 2025.
124 Liberty Street Brockton, MA (2 miles from campus)
Rate: $230-$290 per night. Block closes on August 19, 2025
110 Royall Street, Canton, MA (14 miles from campus)
Rate: $220 per night. Block closes on TBD
250 Foxborough Blvd, Foxborough, MA 02035 (13 miles from campus)
Rate: $235 per night. Block closes on August 20, 2025
180 Forbes Road Braintree, MA 02184 (15 miles from campus)
Rate: $235 per night. Block closes on August 20, 2025
Family Weekend 2025 Schedule
Friday, September 19
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop Open | May Hall |
| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Disney Leadership Experience Raffle Sales | Roche Dining Commons Information Desk |
| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Family Weekend Information Desk | Roche Dining Commons |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Communities of Color Social | Meehan Great Room |
| 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Late Night Program TBD | TBD |
**Disney Leadership Experience Raffle will also be available at Trivia and Karaoke.
Saturday, September 20
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop Open | May Hall |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Family Weekend Information Desk | Roche Dining Commons |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Jostens School Ring Sales |
Lower Roche Dining Commons |
| 10:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Food Trucks (TBD) | Chapel Parking Lot |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Disney Leadership Experience Raffle Sales | Roche Dining Commons Information Desk |
| 1 p.m. | Football Game: Stonehill vs. University of Pennsylvania* | W.B Mason Stadium |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | First-Gen Ice Cream Social | Meehan Great Room |
| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Shovel Museum Tour | Cushing-Martin Hall |
| 5:30 p.m. | Haunting at the Hill | Alumni Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Late Night Program TBD | TBD |
*Tickets are required for the Football Game and the link to purchase will but up as soon as it is available. To learn more about the Stonehill Tailgating Policy, please click here.
Please contact Athletics at athletics@stonehill.edu or 508-565-1384 for any questions regarding tickets.
**Disney Leadership Experience Raffle will also be available at BINGO.
Sunday, September 21
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Family Weekend Information Desk | Roche Dining Commons |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Skyhawk Shop Open | May Hall |
| TBD | Catholic Mass | Pettit Atrium, Shields Science Center |
| 12 - 3 p.m. | Fall Fest | Quad |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Disney Leadership Experience Raffle Sales | Roche Dining Commons Information Desk |
| 12 p.m. | Mid-Day Program TBD | TBD |
Friday Events:
Communities of Color
In collaboration with the Faculty & Staff of Color Network, we invite all students, faculty and staff of color and families to ring in the new academic year together. Come network with other students, faculty, and staff of color and learn about ways to get involved in student groups.
Saturday Events:
First Generation Students & Families Ice Cream Social
Meet other first-generation college students and their families over ice cream! Learn about the GenOne dialogue group and connect with other first-generation college students.
Haunting at the Hill
Join Stonehill's Director of Archives and Historical Collections Nicole Casper to hear about the tales and legends of Stonehill to kick off the beginning of the Fall Season. All are welcome!
Jostens Ring Sales
Calling all Class of 2026 and 2027! If you are interested in looking at and purchasing your Stonehill Class Rings, we will have a rep from Jostens Ring Company here for the Festivities! Review designs, prices, and ask all the questions you need to make an informed purchasing decision.
Shovel Museum Tour
Join the Stonehill Archives Department on a tour of the historic Ames Shovel Collection, consisting of over 700+ shovels in Cushing-Martin Hall! Learn about the Stonehill history and connection to the Ames Family Shovel Company. All are welcome!
Sunday Events:
To be Determined!
The Disney Leadership Experience engages a cohort of students from all class years in 10 on-campus leadership workshops, building a foundation of leadership principles and shared philosophy. Following on-campus workshops, students participate in a seven-day, six-night immersive experience at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, attending three Disney Imagination Campus workshops that focus on leadership, teamwork, and immersive storytelling.
Students selected to take part in this program cover all costs. More on the program can be found HERE.
All proceeds from this raffle will support the students in this program and offset program costs. The raffle is now open and will conclude on Sunday, September 21. Raffle tickets are $1 per ticket, 6 for $5, or 15 for $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Office of Student Engagement, the Information Desk in the Roche Dining Commons during Family Weekend, and at the Family Weekend evening social events on Friday and Saturday nights.
Raffles will be drawn on Monday, September 22, and winners will be notified via email. Prizes can be picked up in the Office of Student Engagement by the winners or their representative. Some prizes may be mailed.
The following raffle prizes are available (and will be updated as more are donated):
- One-Night Stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Brockton/Easton - Donated by Marriott Boston Brockton/Easton
- (4) $50 Barrett's Alehouse Gift Card - Donated by Barrett's West Bridgewater
- (5) One Case of Table Talk Pies - Donated by Table Talk Pies
- 2 Dry Run tickets ($100 value) to Independence Pub Crawl - Donated by Boston Crawling
- 2 Admission Tickets to the Institute of Contemporary Arts / Boston - Donated by ICA
- $50 Corfinio Gift Card - Donated by Corfinio
- $25 Oriental Trading Merchandise Credit - Donated by Oriental Trading
- Chipotle Meal Package (2 Entree Vouchers with Chips & Queso) - Donated by Chipotle
- 3-pack of Papa Gino's Large Cheese Pizza Coupons - Donated by Papa Gino's
- Stonehill Black 30 oz YETI
- Stonehill Purple 30 oz YETI
- (2) Senior Events Ticket P (Admission to 100 Days, 50 Days, and 1 guest ticket for Senior Formal)
The Disney Leadership Experience (DLE) has created an exclusive Stonehill branded travel mug! All profits go directly to the students taking part in the DLE!
Order your exclusive 30 oz purple tumbler with a handle or the sleek 30 oz black tumbler today! These are available for pre-sale online by purchasing at our Storefront or purchase them on site during the weekend at the Information Desk if they are still available!
A former student leader, Hannah Macomber '24, '25, created exclusive sweatshirts for sale, with all proceeds supporting students participating in DLE. These are available for pre-sale online by purchasing at our Storefront or buy them on site during the weekend at the Information Desk if they are still available!
Dining Schedule TBD
For questions and information about campus, stop by the Roche Commons Information Desk! Local Business Discount Cards also available when stopping by the desk.
- Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Skyhawk Shop, Stonehill's bookstore, is located in the May School of Arts & Sciences. Store hours can be found below:
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Discounts and Deals will be added once confirmed!
A friendly reminder to families and visitors, Stonehill is a smoke-free campus; so please plan accordingly as it is prohibited
Questions?
The Office of Student Engagement provides opportunities that will empower students to create a fun and positive campus community. The office enjoys a strong working and advising relationship with the Student Government Association, class committees and many of the student clubs and organizations.