FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND LESLEY UNIVERSITY
ALL WEEKEND White Hall Dining Commons Doble Campus
Student Artwork in the McKenna Student Center Doble Campus McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor
Friday: Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner - 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Lesley Bookstore Porter Campus, University Hall Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Brunch - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner - 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 Registration and Welcome Doble Campus, McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Check in for the weekend’s events; pick up tickets, maps, directions, shuttle schedule and more; and meet Student Activities staff. If you arrive on campus after 6:00 p.m., please note that you may pick up your registration materials at the Student Center Information Desk until 10:00 p.m. Magician Norman Ng Student Center, Marran Theatre | 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Free Doble Campus, McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor Norman Ng (pronounced ‘ing’) has been performing his unique brand of magic for over 24 years. He’s performed for millions of people live, on TV, and on the internet. His magic has been featured in 48 states, Canada, and on the Penn & Teller “Fool Us” show on CW.
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 Fenway Park Tour McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $12 (Previous Registration Required, Bus transportation tickets sold separately) Get a behind-the-scenes look at America’s most beloved ballpark! Busses will depart from the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Mellen Street at 9:30 a.m., and the tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. Return trip to campus will depart at 11:45 a.m. Boston Duck Tours Intersection of Massachusetts Ave., & Mellen Street - Doble Campus | 10:00 a.m. Tickets: $25 (Previous Registration Required, Bus transportation tickets sold separately) Explore Boston in a WWII style DUCK amphiboius vehicle! Learn history and fun facts about the State House, TD Garder, Newbury Street, Boston Common, Bunker Hill, the Prudential Tower and more before you splash into the Charles River. Shuttles to the Duck tours will be departing at 10:00 a.m. & return at 12:45 p.m. Fun Day on the Quad Doble Quad | 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Free Jumbo games: bowling, ring toss, tic-tac-toe, mancala, and corn hole; face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, DIY Air Plants. Light refreshments will be served.
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 Pumpkin Party with the Center for the Adult Learner 13 Mellen Street | 2 - 4:00 p.m. | Free Join us for family-friendly sweets, cider, and pumpkin decorating. Family Feud with the Campus Activities Board Marran Theatre, McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 4:00 p.m. | Free Join the Campus Activities Board for a few rounds of a fun, family TV game show! Family & Friends Weekend Reception McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 6:00 p.m. | Free Join the Alumni Office, Office of Advancement, and Student Activities for a reception before the Performing Arts Expo. Women’s Soccer vs. New England College BB&N | 12:00 p.m. | Free CHEER ON THE LYNX! Swing by Buckingham, Browne & Nichols Field and check out the Women’s Soccer team as they battle New England College. Parking will be available. Performing Arts Expo McKenna Student Center, 1st Floor | 7:00 p.m. | Free Join the Dance Team, Performing Arts Club, a capella groups Harmogeddon and Ladies First, LOLsley Improv, and Swingin’ Lynx for a night of entertainment.
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 Jazz Brunch Brattle Campus, Washburn Lounge | 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. seatings | $15 (Tickets available on Eventbrite, and will also be available at the door)
Enjoy a leisurely brunch, complete with carving station and omlet bar, while listening to the relaxing sounds of live jazz from the Ace Livingston Band. Please check your ticket for your seating time. Families who have not picked up a previously purchased brunch ticket may also do so at the door. Students with a meal plan do not need a ticket, but should bring their ID with them in order to swipe.
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EXPLORE THE CITY! Black Heritage Trail | Free Boston Common | Beautiful park area in downtown Boston Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum | $21 adults Comedy Sportz | $13 adults, $8 students Fanieul Hall & Quincy Market | Great shopping and food, try Saus fries Freedom Trail Tour | $12 adult, $10 students Harvard Art Museum | $15 adult, $10 students Harvard Museum of Natural History | $12 adult, $10 student Harvard Square | Great shopping, food and lots to do, try Pinocchio’s Pizza Improv Asylum | $28 adults Institute of Contemporary Art | $10 adults, Free for Lesley students Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | $15 adult, $5 student, Free for Isabellas! Lunder Arts Center Galleries | Free, and just over on our Porter Campus Mapparium | $6 adult, $4 students Museum of Fine Arts | $20 adults, Free for Lesley students Newbury Street | Shopping area, visit Newbury Comics New England Aquarium | $25 adult, $23 students New England Sports Museum | $12 adults North End | Great food and sightseeing, try Mike’s Pastry Sam Adams Brewery Tour | Suggested $2 donation Shear Madness | $50 adults; Comedy Murder Mystery show 7
ENJOY YOUR STAY! Questions? Contact Student Activities studentactivities@lesley.edu | 617.349.8565