Family Weekend 2025
Registration for Family Weekend 2025 is NOW OPEN in the Flames Family Hub
Registration for Family Weekend 2025 has closed. Families and students can register on-site at the check-in on Friday and Saturday. Please be aware that the Family Weekend Brunch is sold out, and we are not able to provide additional tickets. All of the free Family Weekend events are still able to be attended. We look forward to seeing you at Family Weekend!
All Family Weekend announcements and updates will be sent via email through the Flames Family Hub to registered attendees. Please email famhelp@uic.edu with any questions.
Family Weekend: October 10-12, 2025
Registration for Family Weekend 2025 is now open in the Flames Family Hub. Registration will remain open through October 8th.
Family Weekend Registration occurs exclusively through the Flames Family Hub. Click HERE to login to your Flames Family Hub account and register for Family Weekend. You must have an active account within the Flames Family Hub to register for Family Weekend. Need to create an account? Click HERE to get started!
Family Weekend Events
There are many events for Family Weekend attendees to participate. All free events are included with Family Weekend registration. Certain events may have a cost associated with them to attend. You will be able to add these events to your registration and pay online through the Flames Family Hub.
There will be events that have a limited capacity for attendees. We are unable to add additional space once the event’s capacity is reached. Additionally, there will be events that require an additional registration step. Please view the registration details for these events.
Check back regularly for updated information/events!
Check-In Information
Guests can check in on Friday or Saturday. Please see below for check-in times and locations.
Friday Check-In
- Time: 4:00 PM-8:30 PM
- Location: Student Center East Building, 1st Floor (750 S Halsted St)
Saturday Check-In
- Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Location: Student Center East Building, 2nd Floor- in front of Inner Circle (750 S Halsted St)
We encourage all families to visit the check-in table to receive information for the weekend.
Friday Events
Hull House Public Tours
Cost: FREE, requires pre-reservation
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Jane Addams Hull House (800 S Halsted St)
Take a tour of one of Chicago’s most influential spaces and learn more about the legacy of the Jane Addams Hull House, located on campus at UIC. Tours are free to the public but require reservations.
To reserve your spot, visit: https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/public-tours
UIC Women’s Softball vs. Roosevelt University
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: Flames Field (901 W Roosevelt Rd)
Cheer on our Flames as they take on Roosevelt University (IL).
Family Weekend Bowling Night
Cost: $4 shoe rental (per person)
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Millennium Lanes Bowling Alley (Student Center East, 750 S Halsted Street)
Join us for bowling and billiards in the UIC Bowling Alley. All games are FREE for Family Weekend attendees on Friday evening. Shoes can be purchased for $4 per pair (per person). Children’s shoe sizes are also available down to a toddler’s size 6.
Bowling lanes are assigned to groups in person and on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep your shoe receipt from this event to receive free shoe rental for Friday and Saturday.
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Follow the reservation link: https://theatreandmusic.uic.edu/event/exit-strategy/
- Select “Get Tickets”
- Select date and showtime
- Enter the promo code “Family” and reserve tickets (max of 6 per party)
- Select Checkout and complete the reservation
Check back regularly for updated information and events!
Saturday Events
Flames Family Photos
Cost: FREE
Time: 9:30am-10:45am
Location: Student Center East- White Oak Room
Commemorate your Family Weekend experience with a family photo showing your UIC spirit. Pictures will be emailed to attendees after Family Weekend.
Flames Family Game Room
Cost: FREE
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Location: Student Center East- Cardinal Room (750 S Halsted Street)
The Little Sparks Program at the University of Illinois Chicago invites you to step into an old-fashioned Game Room filled with classic favorites—Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Tic-Tac-Toe, Corn Hole, and Checkers. Perfect for all ages, it’s the ideal spot to relax, connect, and enjoy some friendly competition. Come play, laugh, and create lasting memories with your Flames family!
Bookstore Hours
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: UIC Bookstore- Student Center East 1st floor (750 S Halsted Street)
Check out the bookstore and pick up some UIC swag during their special Family Weekend hours.
Family Weekend Brunch- SOLD OUT!
Cost: $25 per person
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Student Center East- Illinois Room (750 S Halsted St)
Ticket sales for this event have ended. We are unable to accommodate additional reservations or guests. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Join us for an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet and special student performances at this year’s annual Family Weekend brunch. This event requires the purchase of a ticket. Tickets can be added to your Family Weekend registration and must be purchased in advance of the event. Brunch ticket sales will end on October 1st to prepare for guests. No tickets will be sold at the door or after ticket sales have ended. If needing to purchase more than 4 brunch tickets, please reach out to New Student and Family Programs at famhelp@uic.edu.
Gallery 400 Art Exhibitions
Time: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: Gallery 400 (400 S Peoria St)
Take a tour of UIC’s Gallery 400, a not-for-profit arts space that supports contemporary art, architecture, and design through exhibitions, lectures, publications, and programs that prioritize interpretative reflection and critical inquiry, and endeavors to make the arts and their practitioners accessible to a broad spectrum of the public and to cultivate a variety of cultural and intellectual perspectives
Click to see Gallery 400’s featured exhibitions: https://gallery400.uic.edu/
Family Weekend Campus Tour
Cost: FREE
Time: 1:15 pm-2:15 pm
Location: Student Center East (750 S Halsted St)
First time on campus? Let us show you around! Take a fun and engaging tour led by UIC Orientation Leaders. The tour will depart from the second floor of Student Center East.
Veterans and Military-Affiliated Meet & Greet
Cost: FREE
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: UIC Veterans Cisar Center (750 S Halsted St, Suite 258)
Hosted by UIC Student Veteran Affairs (SVA), this will be an informal gathering where you can meet fellow veterans and military-affiliated UIC students and families. SVA staff will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding utilizing VA benefits at UIC, on-campus resources, or other inquiries. Light refreshments will be served.
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Follow the reservation link: https://theatreandmusic.uic.edu/event/exit-strategy/
- Select “Get Tickets”
- Select date and showtime
- Enter the promo code “Family” and reserve tickets (max of 6 per party)
- Select Checkout and complete reservation
Cost: FREE
Time: 2:30 pm-3:30 pm
Location: Student Center East- Fort Dearborn Room (750 S Halsted St)
Feeling lucky? Join New Student and Family Programs for everyone’s favorite game— BINGO! Prizes and fun guaranteed!
Family Weekend Open Swim
Cost: FREE
Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: Student Recreation Facility (737 S Halsted St)
Take a dip and relax poolside at the Student Recreation Facility during these special hours for Family Weekend attendees. Attendees may also access the pool throughout the weekend.
UIC Latin American Music Festival Block Party
Cost: FREE
Time: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Student Center East- Illinois Room (750 S Halsted St)
The School of Theatre and Music at the University of Illinois Chicago is delighted to present the second Latin American Music Festival (LAMF). The festival will feature performances by acclaimed Latin American musicians, dancers, scholars, and artists from UIC and the greater Hispanic communities of Chicago. ¡Vamos a bailar!
In conjunction with UIC Family Weekend, this indoor block party for the whole family features the one and only Madera Once, Banda El Pueblo, Lakeside Pride Latin Band, Erendira Izguerra, and many more! The line-up kicks off at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.
UIC Women’s Soccer vs. Drake University (IA)
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Flames Field (901 W Roosevelt Rd)
Cheer on our Flames as they take on conference rivals, Drake University. See you at the pitch!
Sunday Events
Chicago Marathon Spirit Station @ UIC
Time: 6:15 am-2:30 pm
Location: Student Recreation Facility (737 S Halsted St)
Join Student Recreation and Wellbeing and Student Leadership and Civic Engagement between mile markers 17 to 18 and FIRE UP this year’s Chicago Marathon runners.
RYZE Coffee Pop-Up Cafe
Cost: FREE
Time: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Open parking lot next to the Student Recreation Facility
Cheer on our Flames as they take on Spoon River College (IL).
Check back regularly for updated information and events!
All Weekend (participate in these events when it's convenient for your whole family)
Rec Center Access
Time: Visit the SRF’s website for daily hours of operation
Location: Student Recreation Facility (737 S Halsted St)
Enjoy access to UIC’s Student Recreation Facility all weekend. All attendees must complete a waiver in order to participate. For a full list of amenities, visit https://recreation.uic.edu/facilities/facility_srf
Family Weekend Residence Hall Front Desk Displays
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: UIC Residence Halls
We’re really excited to have you on campus for Family Weekend! Stop by the residence hall lobbies and front desks—decorated just for you with a cozy, warm welcome. Visit https://housing.uic.edu/halls/ for information about each residence hall.
Looking for a place to worship during Family Weekend?
Are you interested in finding a place for your family to worship during Family Weekend? Below is a list of religious locations near campus, should you be interested in attending any services. This is not an exhaustive list of locations, so if you don’t see a location that meets your needs, please contact us!
Additionally, you can reach out to the Religious Workers’ Association. The Religious Workers Association (RWA) at UIC is comprised of campus groups and foundations with professional staff committed to serving students’ religious and spiritual needs in an open, non-proselytizing environment. The RWA website contains contact information for each of the participating organizations, we encourage you to reach out with any questions.
Places to Worship
| Name | Religion | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Temple Assembly of God | Assemblies of God | 1450 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Chabad of River North and Fulton Market | Jewish | 405 W Superior #1, Chicago, IL 60654 |
| Chicago Loop Synagogue | Jewish | 16 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603 |
| City Church Chicago | Christian | 777 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60642 |
| Church in the Loop | Christian | 24 E. Congress Parkway Hostelling International Building, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60605 |
| Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church Sisterhood Dept | Apostolic | 14 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Cornerstone Community Church | Christian | 1930 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Cristo Rey Church | Catholic | S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Downtown Islamic Center | Muslim | 231 S State St, Chicago, IL 60604 |
| First United Methodist Church of Chicago | Methodist | 77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 |
| Gospel Temple M.B. Church | Church of Christ | 1958 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Greater Bethlehem Healing Temple | Apostolic | 12 S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Healing Temple Church of God In Christ | Protestant | 4941 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 |
| Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church | Roman Catholic | 1118 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642 |
| I AM Temple of Chicago | I AM Activity Movement | 176 W Washington St, Chicago, IL |
| Lincoln Methodist Church | Methodist | 2009 W 22nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Midwest Buddhist Temple | Buddhist | 435 W Menomonee St, Chicago, IL 60614 |
| Monastery of the Holy Cross | Catholic | 3111 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| New Life Pilsen | Christian | 2512 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 |
| Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church | Roman Catholic | 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661 |
| Park Community Church - South Loop | Christian | 2260 S Grove St, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church | Episcopal | 2401 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Shambhala Chicago Meditation Center | Shambhala Buddhist tradition | 37 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii | Catholic | 1224 W Lexington St, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| South Loop Church | Protestant | 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 |
| West Loop Church | Protestant | 1015 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Willow Creek Community Church, City of Chicago | Christian | 1347 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 |
Family Weekend FAQ's
1. When is Family Weekend?
Family Weekend is October 10-12, 2025
2. How do I register for Family Weekend?
Registration occurs exclusively through the Flames Family Hub, and you must fully complete registration to attend. Click on the link below to register. We encourage you to read over the instructions before completing your registration.
You must log in to your Flames Family Hub account to begin registering for Family Weekend. Once you have logged into your account, click on the link below to be taken to the Family Weekend registration page.
Registration link for Family Weekend: https://uic.campusesp.com/events/family-weekend-2025
3. How much does it cost to attend Family Weekend?
Family Weekend is FREE, with registration granting you and your family admission into several different events. Events that have a cost associated with them, such as the Family Weekend brunch (Saturday, October 11th), can be an OPTIONAL add-on event to your Family Weekend registration.
4. When does registration for Family Weekend close?
Registration for Family Weekend closes on Wednesday, October 8th at 11:55PM CST. We are unable to accommodate late registrations to make event preparations.
5. Where is Family Weekend?
Family Weekend will take place throughout UIC’s campus. Check out the Family Weekend schedule of events for specific start times and locations.
6. Will overnight housing be available on campus to families during Family Weekend?
There is no overnight housing available on campus provided for families during Family Weekend. There are several hotels near campus where Family Weekend attendees can stay.
7. Is parking available during Family Weekend?
Parking is available on campus; however, guests will be responsible for paying the daily lot or garage fees (see link below). We encourage guests to utilize ride share services, public transit, or walk to campus, if able and staying close by, if wishing not to pay to park on campus.
Daily Parking Rates: https://parking.uic.edu/rates/#variable-rate-parking-facilities
“5 Ways to Get to UIC” article: https://today.uic.edu/getting-to-campus/
8. Will campus dining establishments and the Bookstore be open during Family Weekend?
Yes, campus dining and select on-campus restaurants will be open during regular hours. There are many local restaurants around campus that you may also patron for meals during Family Weekend. The Bookstore will be open during its regular hours Friday-Sunday.
9. Can children attend Family Weekend?
Yes! Family Weekend is a celebration of all UIC families. Children under age 5 can enjoy brunch for FREE with the purchase of a Family Weekend brunch ticket ($25 per person).
10. What if we have more than 10 people who would like to attend brunch?
Email famhelp@uic.edu to discuss adding additional brunch tickets.
11. How do we get tickets for the theater show?
Please refer to the Family Weekend website for instructions on how to reserve tickets to a showing of “Exit Strategy”, presented by UIC’s School of Theater and Music. Family Weekend schedule: https://orientation.uic.edu/family-weekend/
If you reserve tickets but are unable to make your showtime, please email Neal McCollam nealmac@uic.edu