Check-in and Registration
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Adler Athletic Complex Lobby
Welcome to Family Weekend! This is your first stop! Pick up your family weekend registration items, updated schedule, and complimentary spirit pack. Family Weekend shirts will be available while supplies last (limit of three per student ID).
We will also collect non-perishable food items for the Ivyside Eats food pantry. Popular items include cereal, macaroni and cheese, Chef Boyardee, or other quick meals. Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Meet the Lions
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Adler Athletic Complex Arena
This event will feature some of our Penn State Altoona men's and women's sports and is sponsored by our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Come and watch these student-athletes compete in skills contests, including a soccer blind goal shot contest, volleyball serve contest, golf putt contest, flipper relay race, three-point shootout, and more. There also will be opportunities for fans to win giveaways and take part in a variety of contests, including shooting contests, relay races, and more.
Don't miss the chance to check out our Adler Arena in action and cheer on our Penn State Altoona Nittany Lion Basketball teams as they embark on their promising seasons. Also—for all the "kids" out there—this may be a chance to meet a real "Nittany Lion" as well!
Spirit Bingo
Immediately following Meet the Lions
Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center
This event is free and will surely be one of your favorite events of the weekend! Your chance of winning one of our great Penn State-themed basket prizes is significantly higher if you attend. Arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat. Don’t be afraid to show up decked out in your favorite Penn State gear. Your Penn State Altoona student must present their Penn State ID to claim a prize for any family member.