Wanna do something outside of the typical, scheduled Family Weekend? At UNC Charlotte, we believe in your family, your adventure! We've curated an incredible list of experiences, both right here on campus and throughout the city of Charlotte. Get ready to explore, connect, and make memories as you create your very own perfect Family Weekend. Let the fun begin and choose your own adventure!
- Self-guided tour of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens: Find some moments of beauty and peace while exploring this campus treasure.
- Movie Night: Stop by the Student Union Movie Theater for a movie night! Students get in free and it is $2 for each guest.
- Day in the life: Ask your student for a tour of their residence hall, academic buildings, and favorite campus spots that your student encounters daily. This is a great glimpse of a day in their life.
- Toby Creek Greenway: Go for a scenic walk on the Toby Creek Greenway! This greenway goes right through campus around some of the athletic facilities and more! Ride your bike, walk with your family, or get your run in for the day while seeing Charlotte's beautiful campus.
- Exhibits in the library: There are multiple exhibits in the library for you and your family to enjoy! There are mainly exhibits about library collections, research from UNC Charlotte, and local events.
- Art Gallery: Explore the Student Union or Rowe Art Galleries on campus! A wide variety of exhibits for you and your family to enjoy.
- Area 49: Explore Area 49 on the 2nd floor of the Atkins Library! Area 49 allows for your creative juices to flow with the makerspace, gaming lab, and crafting spaces!
- Experience the Star Quad Echo: Enjoy the echo chamber right at the heart of campus! Between the Atkins Library and the Student Activity Center, there is an engineered natural echo!
- Enjoy the hammocks near College of Health & Human Services: Right next to the College Health & Human Services, there are multiple hammocks! This is a great place to relax and unwind with the beautiful scenery of Charlotte right around!
- Explore the city: Alumni Owned Businesses are accessible via light rail and car. This is a great way to explore the city of Charlotte and support fellow Niners.
- Concord Mills: Take a shopping spree over to Concord Mills, which is less than 5 miles away from campus!