Family and Alumni Weekend
Calling All Eagles
Family & Alumni Weekend will take place April 17-19, 2026, with a variety of activities for you and your family to enjoy. Athletic and performing arts events will highlight and showcase our Eagle spirit and talent. Whether you’re returning as an alumnus or visiting as a family member, this weekend promises to be memorable and enriching. We are excited to welcome our families and alumni back to campus for a fun-filled spring weekend.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Those who register by Wednesday, April 15 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to The Landing Bookstore. Four winners will be selected. Two will be selected each day during drawings held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Winners will be notified by phone and may claim their gift card at The Landing Tent. Must be present to win.
Family and Alumni Weekend Event Schedule
| Date/Time | Event | Location | Description | |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | ||||
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Gordy Dining Center | Enjoy lunch with Reinhardt students, families and alumni. Reinhardt students on a meal plan are covered, while alumni, parents, families and other guests are $9 each. | |
| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Family & Alumni Weekend Check-in | Hasty Student Life Center | Visit the Welcome Tent which is the source for all of your Family & Alumni Weekend needs. Please check in when you arrive on campus. This is also the perfect place to meet up with your student, connect with other families, and review the action-packed schedule for this extraordinary weekend. | |
| 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Get Your Eagle Swag | Lawn between Ken White Fields | Stop by the large gold tent, for all your alumni and spirit wear! | |
| 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM | RU Family & Alumni Weekend Tailgating | Lawn between Ken White Fields | Join the Reinhardt Community for some family fun with activities for all ages. During tailgating, you will have the opportunity to create memories, enjoy yard games, and experience Eagle traditions. Join us in supporting our athletic teams and wear your best Reinhardt Spirit! | |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Eagles Softball
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Ken White Fields | Come support Women’s Softball for their Senior Day as they take on Tennessee Wesleyan University! Go Eagles! | |
| 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | BBQ Dinner | Lawn between Ken White Fields | Join us for a BBQ dinner while you enjoy Tailgating. Students eat free, family and alumni are $9 per person. | |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Eagles Baseball | Ken White Fields | Come support men’s Baseball as they take on University of Pikeville! Go Eagles! | |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Musical Theatre Presents: If/Then | University Theater | Come support Reinhardt’s music theatre students as they present the musical “If/Then.” Think of all of the things you’d have done, if only you’d known. If/Then is a contemporary musical that explores the complexities of choice and chance through the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who returns to New York in search of a fresh start. As she navigates the city’s possibilities of love, career, and self-discovery, a single decision splits her life into two parallel paths; Liz and Beth. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the question; What If? Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets. | |
| 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Reinhardt After Dark: Foam Dance Party | Hasty Student Life Center | The Student Activities Council is thrilled to bring the ultimate foam party experience to Reinhardt. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, foam, and fantastic memories. The music’s booming, everyone’s laughing and dancing, and you’re surrounded by soft, sudsy bubbles up to your knees. Bring your friends, get ready to dance, and dive into a sea of foam for an unforgettable night. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and create lasting memories with your fellow students. [Current Reinhardt Students Only] | |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026 | ||||
| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Family & Alumni Weekend Check-in | Hasty Student Life Center | Visit the Check-in tent which is the source for all of your Family & Alumni Weekend needs. Please check in when you arrive on campus. This is also the perfect place to meet up with your student, connect with other families, and review the action-packed schedule for this extraordinary weekend. | |
| 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Brunch | Gordy Dining Center | Enjoy brunch with Reinhardt students, families and alumni. Reinhardt students on a meal plan are covered, while alumni, parents, families and other guests are $9 each. | |
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | RU Family & Alumni Weekend Tailgating | Lawn between Ken White Fields | Join the Reinhardt Community for some family fun with activities for all ages. During tailgating, you will have the opportunity to create memories, enjoy yard games, and experience Eagle traditions. Join us in supporting our athletic teams and wear your best Reinhardt Spirit! | |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Eagles Baseball
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Ken White Fields | Come support Men’s Baseball as they take on University of Pikeville! Go Eagles! Senior Day and Ring Ceremony. | |
| 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Musical Theater Presents: If/Then | University Theater | Come support Reinhardt’s music theater students as they present the musical “If/Then.” Think of all of the things you’d have done, if only you’d known. If/Then is a contemporary musical that explores the complexities of choice and chance through the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who returns to New York in search of a fresh start. As she navigates the city’s possibilities of love, career, and self-discovery, a single decision splits her life into two parallel paths; Liz and Beth. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the question; What If? Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets. | |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Burger & Hotdog Dinner | Lawn between Ken White Fields | Join us for a burger and hotdog dinner while you enjoy Tailgating. Students eat free, family and alumni are $9 per person. | |
| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Men’s Lacrosse | Ken White Fields | Come support Men’s Lacrosse for their Senior Night as they take on Life University! Go Eagles! | |
| 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Reinhardt After Dark – Silent Disco | Hasty Student Life Center, Bannister Glasshouse | Join the Student Activities Council for “Silent Disco” where you can groove to your favorite beats at our silent disco!
Experience an unforgettable night with music directly in your headphones, allowing you to dance the night away while enjoying stunning views. Choose your favorite DJ channel and let the music move you in a unique and immersive setting. This is a fun, low-pressure way to enjoy music, hang out, and vibe with friends. Grab a headset and hit the dance floor—no noise, just good times! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind party experience! [Current Reinhardt Students Only] |
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| Sunday, April 13, 2025 | ||||
| 10:30AM-11:30AM | Worship Service | Blanche Hagan Chapel | All are welcome to worship with Waleska United Methodist Church. | |
| 11:00 AM-1:30 PM | Brunch | Gordy Dining Center | Enjoy brunch and wrap up Family Alumni Weekend. Reinhardt students on a meal plan are covered, while alumni, parents, families and other guests are $9 each. | |
| 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Musical Theatre Presents: If/Then | University Theater | Come support Reinhardt’s music theatre students as they present the musical “If/Then.” Think of all of the things you’d have done, if only you’d known. If/Then is a contemporary musical that explores the complexities of choice and chance through the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who returns to New York in search of a fresh start. As she navigates the city’s possibilities of love, career, and self-discovery, a single decision splits her life into two parallel paths; Liz and Beth. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the question; What If? Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets. | |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Wind Ensemble Concert | Falany Performing Arts Center, Flint Hall | Come support Reinhardt’s Wind Ensemble as they present their Free Spring concert. The University Wind Ensemble is comprised of Reinhardt student-musicians who perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature, including world-premiere performances from today’s most innovative and exceptional composers. | |
