Young Maroon and Family-Friendly Events
A special schedule of Young Maroon events is planned for alumni with children. Many are free.
Make sure to bring the whole family as Alumni Weekend is a terrific family experience featuring kid-focused, parent-friendly events. While many events are family friendly, below are some special opportunities for children:
Friday, June 6
Young Maroon Party
5:30–11:00 p.m.
Club Quarters
While parents are at evening celebrations, children ages 5–12 will have their own party with dinner and supervised activities including movies, games, and crafts. Children under five may attend if accompanied by their own sitter (fee applies only to sitter). Be sure to register in advance; the cost is $10.
Saturday, June 7
Alumni Banner Procession
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Step-off in Bartlett Quadrangle
The University bagpipe band leads the annual alumni parade across the Quads to Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Children will have their own Young Maroon banner.
Young Maroon Assembly
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Ida Noyes Hall
While parents attend Alumni Convocation, children of all ages are invited for crafts and games. Although this event is free, be sure to register so that we can include your child in the count.
University Picnic
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ratner Athletics Center
Join alumni from across the University at this festive family affair. Student performers will entertain while face-painters and balloon artists engage children. There will also be jugglers and a magician. Bring a new children’s book for grades K–6 to support ChicaGO READ, which benefits the University’s charter elementary school. Be sure to register in advance; the cost is $5 for children 12 and younger.
Young Maroon Museum of Science and Industry Tour
Starts at 1:15 p.m.
Meet in front of Ratner Athletics Center
While parents take part in the UnCommon Core lectures, children grades K–6 are invited on a special tour of the nearby Museum of Science and Industry. Be sure to register in advance; space is limited. The cost is $15.
Young Maroon Party
6:30–11:00 p.m.
Ratner Athletics Center
While parents attend the ChicaGO Party and Interfraternity Sing, children ages 5–12 are invited to their own party with dinner and supervised activities, games, and crafts. Children under five may attend if accompanied by their own sitter (fee applies only to sitter). Be sure to register in advance; the cost is $10.