Family Weekend & Homecoming

2025 Franklin Pierce family weekend & homecoming

There is no cost to students or families to attend or participate in events, with the exception of attendance to the football game. Admission tickets to the football game are $10 (Adults) and $5 (children/seniors) can be purchased at the ticket booth near Sodexo Field. There is no cost to FPU students to attend the football game.

RAVEN REMINDER: Schedules may change mid-flight 鈥� thank you for your flexibility.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the Rindge Campus throughout the weekend.

Below are some details for your convenience.

All events and activities as part of Franklin Pierce鈥檚 2025 Family Weekend & Homecoming will be held on the Rindge Campus. Directions and maps can be found .

Parking will be available throughout campus. A map of parking lots and key event locations can be found here.

Raven 鈥淪huttle鈥� Service: Transportation will be available when possible, to assist students, families, and parents get around campus and between event locations.

Registration is currently closed, but you can check in on Saturday even if you did not previously register. Upon arrival, please visit Pappas Field (baseball field) to receive an event schedule and your meal tickets.

There is no registration cost to students or families to attend or participate in the Family Weekend & Homecoming activities, with some exceptions, such as admission to the football game.

Admission tickets to the football game are $10 (Adults) and $5 (children/seniors) can be purchased at the ticket booth near Sodexo Field. There is no cost to FPU students to attend the football game.

At the registration table, located at the Pappas Field, Family Weekend & Homecoming t-shirts ($10 per tee) and Limited-Edition Designer FPU Sweatshirts ($65 per sweatshirt) will be available for purchase on site.

The 5th Annual Artisan Market will take place at the Pappas Field, offering a variety of vendors who will have items for purchase.

All of our events are casual, and we will share any change of plans due to weather as decisions are made. For those who wish to participate in the open waterfront recreation, please bring appropriate shoes and attire for the activities.

If you are not able to pick up your materials and meal tickets during the check-in period (9 am - 12 pm on Saturday, 9/27) at Pappas Field, please visit Campus Safety, located in the St. Peters Building on University Drive (on your right as you enter campus from Rt. 119).

If you register in advance, your packet will be waiting for you. If you did not register, Campus Safety staff will check you in and provide you with the needed materials.

Rindge, NH (Approx. 10 mins from campus)

247 Woodbound Rd, Rindge, NH
Rustic inn with traditional rooms, lakeside cabins, restaurant, and event space

Jaffrey, NH (Approx. 10 mins from campus)

379 Main St, Jaffrey, NH
Historic inn offering charming rooms in a classic New England setting
433 Turnpike Rd, Jaffrey, NH
Cozy bed & breakfast with period furnishings and a quiet atmosphere

Peterborough, NH (Approx. 20 mins from campus)

80 Concord St, Peterborough, NH
Modern boutique inn with scenic views and walkable downtown access
184 Union St, Peterborough, NH
Comfortable, family-run B&B along the Contoocook River

Gardner, MA (Approx. 25鈥�30 mins from campus)

22 Pearson Blvd, Gardner, MA
Simple, budget-friendly option with continental breakfast

Keene, NH (Approx. 30鈥�35 mins from campus)

30 Main St, Keene, NH
Upscale downtown hotel in a renovated 100-year-old building
401 Winchester St, Keene, NH
Modern hotel with breakfast, pool, and convenient location
75 Railroad St, Keene, NH
Central location with spacious rooms and amenities
126 Key Rd, Keene, NH

Use the code for Franklin Pierce: 0002854528.
Sign on to Hilton.com add Keene NH and in the special pricing box add the number

For questions, please contact:

Zauyah Waite, Ph.D., Dean of Students, waitez@franklinpierce.edu or Campus Safety at (603) 899-4210.

Saturday, September 27

FAMILY FUN Throughout the day: Self-Guided Monadnock Region Driving Tour (materials to be provided at check-in)

9 am - 12 pm
Family Weekend & Homecoming Check-in and Registration: Pappas Field (Baseball Field)

9 am - 4 pm
University Bookstore Open: Saturday ONLY: 20% off one clothing or gift item

9 am - 12 pm
FUN-FAIR @ PAPPAS: Pappas Field
Fun Fair Activities include:
Give To Receive Act: Family Weekend & Homecoming Tees & FPU Limited Edition Sweatshirt Sale (All funds collected will be for FPU鈥檚 Rations for Raven Program and Student Hardship Fund Program)
Make Your Own Sun Catcher
Live Deejay - Marcielo Aquino
Bubble Garden
Design Your Own Wall Art: Punch Needle
Pumpkin/Gourd Painting & Pumpkin Bowling
Pumpkin Smashing
Face Painting by Lydia Melino
Inflatable Joust, Axe Throwing and Mechanical Pumpkin Riding
Popcorn & Cotton Candy Stand
Student Performances by Emma Pavlowich & Jackson Duffy; Aidan Landry & Waren Olsen; Nick Tomczak & Andrew Knopf; and Devin Johnson

9 am - 1 pm
5th Annual Artisan Market! Pappas Field
A variety of Artisans vendors will be at this year's FPU Fall Festival. Don't miss purchasing some great creation to take home or to gift to your students. coming to sell their items during Fall Festival to students and families. The Rindge Farmers Market will be joining us this year and collaborating with us to increase vendor numbers!

10 am - 2 pm
Paddle, Sail, Relax鈥擸our Boathouse Adventure Awaits! Lakeside Park
Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including: Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Sailing cruises available for those interested. Special feature at the Lakeside Park will be a Mini Petting Farm.
Whether you鈥檙e seeking adventure on the water or a peaceful retreat on land, the Boathouse has something for everyone.

10:30 am - 2 pm
Lunch: Pappas Field

2 - 6 pm
Campus Shuttle
Catch the campus shuttle for a convenient ride around campus or quick trips to Walmart, Hannaford, and/or Market Basket! Look for the yellow post sign that says ' Safe Rides Shuttle Stop' at any stop (Lakeview, between Peterson Manor & DiPietro Library, Monadnock Hall, Mount Washington Hall, Emily Flint Campus Center). STUDENTS: track it in real time on the 'Shuttle Tracker' in the Raven Nation app.

4:30 - 6:30 pm
Dinner: Marketplace Caf茅, Emily Flint Campus Center

Raven athletics

1 pm: Franklin Pierce Raven Football Game vs. Assumption University: Sodexo Field

admissions tour & tailgate event: 10 am - 1 pm

Learn more about Tour & Tailgate!

Sunday, September 29

9 - 11 am
Brunch: Marketplace Caf茅, Emily Flint Campus Center

9 - 11:30 am
3 RS: The HOMETOWN Diner: The HOMETOWN Diner, Rindge
Join our Dean of Students & Student Engagement Office staff for their monthly installment of ROVING 鈥楻OUND RINDGE (3Rs) SERIES, where they take FPU students to do activities around Rindge and its surrounding areas. This month, we're visiting the HOMETOWN DINER: This is an original 1947 Silk City vintage diner, serving delicious - one of a kind, home style cooking.
RSVP required. Transportation provided - Meet at Peterson Manor Parking Lot.

12 - 1:30 pm
FeRN: Celebrating the Art of Mariachi: Spagnuolo Hall
The Festivals at Raven Nation (FeRN) Series is a time for Ravens to come together to learn about festivals that communities around the world honor and celebrate together.
In collaboration with Diversity and Inclusion Office: CELEBRATING THE ART OF MARIACHI: Since the 1930s, the mariachi has been widely considered the quintessential Mexican folk-derived musical ensemble, and has become an institution symbolic of Mexican music and culture. Mariachi groups are currently found in many countries around the world. Enjoy lunch on the patio while being serenaded by a live Mariachi band. RSVP required.

1 - 3 pm
Pearly Pond Kayak Tours: Pearly Pond, Rindge Campus
No experience necessary! Join us for at Lakeside Park for kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding. All boats, life jackets and paddles provided. The tour will be guided by Director of Student Engagement Doug Carty and Raven Recreation staff. Meet at Lakeside Park.

Contact Student Affairs

Zauyah Waite, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
waitez@franklinpierce.edu
studentaffairs@franklinpierce.edu

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2025 Franklin Pierce family weekend & homecoming