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Family Weekend
Start Date: 11/5/2011Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Date: 11/5/2011End Time: 6:00 PM
This event recurs daily until 11/5/2011.  Click here to see the series dates.
Event Description
Registration is now open for Family Weekend – November 4-6, 2011.

Please visit our website to find a schedule of events and a link to register and pay online. The cost to attend Family Weekend is $25.00 per person (children under the age of 7 are free). This includes all registration materials, a BBQ lunch, Fall Fest activities, and the Wine & Cheese Reception hosted by Drexel University President, John Fry. There is also a variety of free and additional-cost events scheduled to explore the city with your family.

On-site registration is also possible, however, capacity for the Tours of Philadelphia is limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Register using the following link: http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/programs_events/events/FamilyWeekend/

Below is an overview of the featured events throughout Family Weekend. Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in November!

Parking
Drexel Parking Garage (Southeast corner of 34th & Market Streets)
Your registration fee includes a complimentary parking pass which will be emailed to you upon registration.

Friday, 5 – 7 PM; Saturday 7 AM – 1 PM
Check-In & Registration
Drexel University Recreation Center Lobby (Northwest corner of 33rd & Market Streets)

Friday, 5 – 7 PM
Happy Hour & Appetizers
Landmark Americana Tap & Grill (Northeast corner of 34th & Market Streets)

Saturday, 9 – 11 AM
Tours of Philadelphia
Shuttle transportation is provided and departs from the Southeast corner of 34th & Market Streets at 9 AM.
Eastern State Penitentiary Tour (15.00/person)
Mural Tour of Center City (20.00/person)
Double Decker Historical Trolley Tour (15.00/person)

Saturday, 10:30 – 1 PM
Fall Fest & Family BBQ
Drexel University Recreation Center Fitness Plaza & Armory (33rd, North of Market Street)

Saturday, 3 – 4:30 PM
What’s Happening at Drexel University
Main Building Auditorium (Northeast corner of 32nd & Chestnut Streets)

Saturday, 4:30 – 6 PM
President’s Wine & Cheese Reception
Main Building Great Court (Northeast corner of 32nd & Chestnut Streets)
Hosted by Drexel University President, John Fry
Contact Information:
Name: Carlos Guillen
Phone: 2158956221
Email: cjg59@drexel.edu
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Location:
Check-In & Registration: Drexel University Recreation Center Lobby
Audience:
  • Current Students
  • Faculty
  • Parents & Families
  • Staff

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