Family Day
Join us for Family Day 2026 on Saturday, October 3rd ! - Registration will go live week of September 14th.
Spend the day reconnecting with your student, exploring campus, and enjoying a variety of activities, entertainment, and traditions that make Family Day unique at SUNY Purchase. Check in will start at 9am.
Pay What You Can
This year, we are introducing a pay-what-you-can registration model to make Family Day accessible for all families. The suggested contribution is $30 per person, and children 12 and under attend free.
If you are able to contribute the suggested amount, we greatly appreciate your support. If your circumstances allow, we also invite you to consider contributing above the suggested amount. Any additional funds will help offset costs for families who may not be able to pay the full suggested contribution.
Our goal is simple, to ensure that every family who wants to participate in Family Day has the opportunity to enjoy this special day on campus together.
Get a sense of the day—see the schedule below.
Registration
Check-in will take place from 9–1pm.
Tickets are pay as you wish with a suggested fee of $30 for the day’s events. (Children under age 10 are free.)
- You may pay when you check in, but we only accept credit or debit cards. No cash payments.
- Purchase students do not need to register or pay for Family Day.
Dining Options
All-You-Care-Too-Eat Brunch will be available from 11:00am–3pm in the Dining Hall.
Once you have registered for Family Day, don’t forget to register for your Brunch.
9:00am–1:00pm
Registration/Check-In + Coffee / The Clock Tower on the Main Plaza
Enjoy coffee and donuts.
9:30am–11:30am
Morning Health and Fitness Programs (leaving from Clocktower)
- 9:30am-10:30am- Nature Walk around campus with staff members
- 10:30-11:30am - Yoga Class - Bring your own mat or blanket (happening in Dhall Quad)
11:00am–3pm
All-You-Care-Too-Eat Brunch/ Dining Hall
Head to the Dining Hall and enjoy a brunch with other families.
11:00–3:00pm
Activities on the Plaza /Academic Plaza
Activities include:
- 360 Photobooth
- Create a succulent
- Pumpkin Painting
- Make an air freshener
- Student Jazz Trio
12:00–5:00pm
Neuberger Museum of Art
Come explore the exhibits at the Neuberger Museum of Art. This is the 6th largest museum on a college campus, and our students have access to it daily.
12:30–1:00pm
President’s Sweet Treat Meet and Greet / Library Stairs
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with our Campus President in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Enjoy light refreshments, conversation, and community as we celebrate the day together.
1:00–4:00pm
Fun Fair Festival / Great Lawn
Join us on the Great Lawn for an afternoon filled with activities and student performances. You will have the option to participate in as many or as few activities as you’d like.
Activities include:
- Mechanical Bull
- Caricaturist
- Family Bubble Soccer and Lawn Games
- Popcorn Machine
- Vendors
Travel Information
Looking to spend the weekend in town? Learn about Where to Stay and Eat to explore your options.
Families should park in the West 1 lot. See our campus map for details.
Food Pantry
We will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Food Pantry during Family Day. If you are able to support, we would love an item or two! Visit the Food Pantry page for a list of our most needed items.