Family Weekend Schedule of Events
October 23-25, 2026
Schedule of Events
Registration is required. Registration is subject to early closure if the event sells out.
The schedule of events is subject to change.
Important Note: Please be aware that all university classes, activities, athletics, on-campus jobs, etc., continue as normally scheduled during Family Weekend. Before registering, consult with your student with regard to their availability during Family Weekend, as they may have obligations that require their attendance.
Check-In / Information Table
4-8 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby
Check-in and pick up your welcome packet, which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have tickets available for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.
Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | 202
In celebration of Family Weekend, please join President Chris Brussalis and other senior administrators as we welcome families to campus. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
7:30 pm | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts and ghouls of all ages.
The Bed Trick
7:30 pm | Rauh Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
The Bed Trick is a witty contemporary comedy where three college roommates navigate love, identity and consent as Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well unexpectedly shapes their lives.
School of Dance Showcase – one performance
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex |
See the dancers of tomorrow onstage today. This performance showcases the depth and breadth of talent within the School of Dance, featuring the cutting-edge, innovative choreography that highlights some of the country’s most promising young artists.
Check-In / Information Table
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby
Check in and pick up your welcome packet, which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need, and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have tickets available for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.
Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts and ghouls of all ages.
A Night at the Movies: Screening of Student Films
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | University Center | GRW Theater | Content Warning: PG-13
View some of the exciting films our cinema students are producing. This collection of short films promises to have something for everyone from comedy to drama, and represents work developed in an array of cinema courses from freshman production classes to digital tools, to senior thesis projects. These films would generally be rated at the PG-13 level, as some may contain strong language and/or violence.
An Evening of Rising Stars: Musical Theatre Performances
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex
A showcase of performances by students in the Theatre Department.
The Bed Trick
2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Rauh Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
The Bed Trick is a witty contemporary comedy where three college roommates navigate love, identity and consent as Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well unexpectedly shapes their lives.
Tunes and Treats in the Park
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Village Park (Inclement weather location: PCRC, lower-level of Student Center)
Warm up with coffee, hot cocoa, and dessert, and wind down from the day’s activities while listening to some great acoustic music from members of Pioneer Records.
Point Park Family Brunch
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | 3rd Floor Dining Room
Enjoy a casual brunch with your family as the weekend’s festivities wind down.
Boo’s Halloween House Party and Fall Fest
2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. | Highmark Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
Tiptoe into a chilling world of enchantment and excitement with the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Halloween show, Boo's Halloween House Party conceived by Point Park University alumnus Ahmad Simmons, and written by Simmons and Lazlo Graves. Howl along and boogie down to Halloween-themed musical hits with a cast of eerie-sistible characters that will delight children, adults, ghosts and ghouls of all ages.
The Bed Trick
2:00 p.m. | Rauh Theatre | Pittsburgh Playhouse | Separate ticket purchase
Ticket Price $45 | Buy Tickets
The Bed Trick is a witty contemporary comedy where three college roommates navigate love, identity and consent as Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well unexpectedly shapes their lives.
An Evening of Rising Stars: Musical Theatre Performances
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex
A showcase of performances by students in the Theatre Department.
Have questions?
Contact the Office of Student Life
412-392-8026 or studentlife@pointpark.edu