Schedule of Events

A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants. He shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career — from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving. Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society. Event is free; no tickets are required. Learn more.

Join your student in class today. Be sure to ask your student for a copy of their schedule. 

A warm welcome awaits you at the Family and Founder’s Weekend Welcome Center, where our team will be on hand to answer questions as well as offer suggestions about the surrounding area and provide maps. Plus, pick up your Proud Parent or Proud Grandparent button!

We understand that the process of applying for financial aid may be confusing or stressful for both students and parents, so we are here to help you in any way we can! Stop by the Office of Financial Aid and meet with your student’s assigned counselor to talk through any questions you may have. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online.

Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for a complimentary dessert and coffee open-house event as you learn about our many exciting programs and services for Lehigh’s diverse campus community. This event brings together students, families, and friends as an opportunity to reconnect and find community with other families. Indulge in tasty cultural desserts from several regions across the world and enjoy competitions and trivia games for all ages!

Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian Alex Japha will lead a tour of the current Lehigh Libraries Special Collections exhibit and John James Audubon's monumental The Birds of America. Friday tours depart at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and are approximately 1 hour.

Parents’ Council members and guests are invited to join campus leaders for a one-day meeting featuring informative sessions on the Lehigh student experience and networking with fellow Council members. By invitation only. Please indicate during registration which part(s) of the day you can attend.

If you have any questions regarding the Parents' Council please contact Tori Aitchison '92 '20P '26P, Director of Family Giving, by email at parentsprogram@lehigh.edu.

Join Lehigh University Art Galleries for a highlights tour of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Learn about the incredible works of art that enhance the Lehigh campus and the artists who created them. Along the way, we will consider the many artistic choices that go into making large-scale outdoor sculpture.

We encourage you to learn what is available to your student at the Lehigh University Health & Wellness Center! Staff will be on hand to answer questions.

• How we work with students.
• How we combine career education, mentoring, and connections to support student success.
• The platforms your students use for internships, full-time positions, and mentoring.

Join us for a one-hour session to meet the career coaches and learn how to support your student’s career development!

Orientation and the start of the year is always an exciting time! Students and families are hopefully settling into the academic year. If you have questions about your student's first and second year or just want to meet the staff behind the scenes, pop in for some friendly conversation and refreshments with the Office of First-Year Experience!

This is an introduction and question-and-answer opportunity with our chaplain, director of Jewish student life, director of Muslim student life, and director of Catholic student life.

Celebrate Lehigh with a party on the Clayton University Center Lawn! Join us with your entire family at this festive and fun BBQ. Highlights include:

• Student-led performances

• The unveiling of the Class of 2025’s numbers

• A message from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble '82

• An appearance by the City of Bethlehem Mounted Police

• Plus, pick up your own pair of Lehigh’s brown and white socks and your Founder's Day shirt!

Join us for appetizers at 4:30 p.m., services at 6:00 p.m., and a delicious Shabbat dinner at 6:30 p.m. Come for one or all events, and celebrate Shabbat in our beautiful home. Cost: $15 for adult/student (21+); $8 for student/child (4-20 years of age); children 3 and under are free. If you have any specific dietary restrictions or questions, please email jewishlife@lehigh.edu.

Come cheer on the women’s soccer team as it takes on league opponent Navy during opening weekend of Patriot League play. Admission is free! Pom pom and pennant giveaways available while supplies last.  

Celebrate diversity and community as we indulge in a delightful array of sweet treats, fostering connections and collaboration among the Lehigh Family. This event promises a warm atmosphere filled with inspiration and engaging conversations, highlighting our shared commitment to inclusivity and excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and celebrate! This event is open to all alumni, families and friends. Join us for a dessert reception with members from BALANCE, LAAN, LAPA, Soaring Together Scholars, and the Board of Trustees DEI Committee. 

Display your brown and white as women’s volleyball takes to the court against Army. Part of a doubleheader weekend for the Mountain Hawks. Admission is free! Pom pom and pennant giveaways available while supplies last.  

By invitation only. Parents' Council members and guests are invited to join us Friday evening for a Night in Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Celebrate 283 years of Bethlehem and join us for a short historic walk on Main Street, featured appetizers and drinks.

Note: This is a parent only event and capacity is limited.

If you have any questions regarding the Parents' Council please contact Tori Aitchison '92 '20P '26P, Director of Family Giving, by email at parentsprogram@lehigh.edu.

The Yard Show celebrates culturally based Greek-letter organizations’ vibrant history by showcasing their values through stepping, strolling, saluting, and reciting the organization’s history. Event is free of charge and open to the entire Lehigh community!

Lehigh students, adult family members (18 years and older), and alumni are welcome to start the day at Taylor Gym and Welch Fitness Center for open gym hours.  Please register at the Taylor Gym lobby desk upon entry.

Are you passionate about Lehigh and running? President Joseph J. Helble ’82 invites you to join him for a four-mile round-trip run in South Bethlehem and Lehigh’s Asa Packer Campus. 

Join us over Steel Weekend for an exploration of all things steel. Highlights include Steelworkers Reunion, guest speakers, Steelworker Portrait Studio, pop-up exhibitions, live demonstrations, youth activities, music, food, and more! Free admission all day.

No trip to the Lehigh Valley would be complete without a stop at America's longest continuously running open-air market! For over 270 years, shoppers have found the freshest in local produce, baked goods, coffee, plants, and artisan wares at the Easton Farmers’ Market. Enjoy live music as you peruse each vendor's offerings. 

Enjoy a half-day guided kayak and bike tour starting from Sand Island in Historic Bethlehem. This tour highlights the scenic Lehigh River, the history of the Moravian Settlement, Bethlehem Steel, the D&L Trail, and more. Be on the lookout for blue herons, bald eagles, turtles, deer, and more wildlife. And get complimentary photos of you and your group as you pass under the iconic Bethlehem Steel Stacks! Learn more about the tour, pricing, and reservations.

A warm welcome awaits you at the Family and Founder’s Weekend Welcome Center, where our team will be on hand to answer questions as well as offer suggestions about the surrounding area and provide maps. Plus, pick up your Proud Parent or Proud Grandparent button! 

Come join the Center for Gender Equity to decorate sugar cookies, make some crafts, and learn more about the center's work on campus. This is a family-friendly event perfect for all ages.

Football isn’t football without a tailgate! You won’t want to miss out on the buffet, bar, lawn games, DJ, and fun! Register in advance and save $10: $35 for adult/student (21+); $15 for student/child (4–20 years of age); children 3 and under are free. All alumni and families are welcome! Be sure to register your Lehigh student as we need them in our headcount too. Spots are limited and usually sell out! Walk-in registration, if space is available, may be an option at a higher fee. Football game tickets sold separately. For football tickets, click here or contact 610-7LU-GAME.

Swing by for some cuddle time with the Lehigh Labs, guaranteed to make a pawsitive impact on your day! Lehigh University Police Department’s Therapy Dog Program was established with the purpose of providing comfort and support to the campus community. Learn more and support the Lehigh Labs.

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is coming back! Come experience spooktacular family fun and witchtacular crafts at Crayola. Guests are welcome to dress up; however, no costume masks are allowed. All Hauntoweek activities included in general admission. Buy ahead and get $3 off tickets. 

Join Lehigh University Art Galleries for a highlights tour of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Learn about the incredible works of art that enhance the Lehigh campus and the artists who created them. Along the way, we will consider the many artistic choices that go into making large-scale outdoor sculpture.

Make it a day at Goodman Campus and support the field hockey team as it takes to the turf vs. Patriot League rival Colgate. Admission is free! Pom pom and pennant giveaways available while supplies last. 

Join us for an enriching LUAG Community Workshop! Our Community Days offer a welcoming environment where visitors of all ages can engage with the remarkable art from the LUAG collection and current exhibitions. This interactive workshop encourages participants to dive into the world of art through engaging conversations, hands-on creative projects, and sketching activities. Bring along your family and friends for a delightful artistic adventure!

Digital Archives and Special Collections Librarian Alex Japha will lead a tour of the current Lehigh Libraries Special Collections exhibit and John James Audubon's monumental The Birds of America. Saturday tours depart at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and are approximately 1 hour.

Ever been frustrated with the limitations of a knife when carving your pumpkin? Hate scraping out the seeds? Do you aspire to be a surgeon and want some practice? Come celebrate fall in a unique way as you carve pumpkins with power tools. Let pulp and seeds fly! $5 per pumpkin (while supplies last).

What do Lehigh, M&Ms, Christmas, and George Washington have in common? Come and learn fun facts, traditions, lore, and legends about the university at Lehigh Trivia. Trivia will be followed by a presentation by Director of Libraries Special Collections Lois Black on Linderman Library's architectural history and its rare book collections. 

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Lehigh's entrepreneurial spirit, including:

Entrepreneurial Scavenger Hunt: This app-enabled game will lead you all over South Mountain as you uncover clues and answer fun trivia questions about the wide array of entrepreneurial programs and experiences available at Lehigh. You can win fun prizes too!

Explore Entrepreneurial Pathways: Meet representatives from across the entrepreneurial landscape at Lehigh to learn more about which opportunities are right for YOU!

Evidence of Entrepreneurship!: Learn more about the creative people behind these innovative ideas and game changing products - all started by Lehigh students, faculty, staff, and/or alumni!

Stop in and stay for as little or as long as you like.

• 3:00 p.m. — LSV 2025 Info Session: For those interested in applying for the 2025 LehighSiliconValley program, come find out more about this year’s schedule and meet the *new* facilitation team!
• 4:00 p.m. — Eureka! Pitch Event Showcase: Watch a selection of Lehigh's brightest innovators showcase their creative problem solving abilities as they seek funding that helps them bring their ideas to reality.
• 5:00 p.m. — Open Mic Pitch Contest: Have a great idea that meets others’ needs? Interested in getting FREE expert-reviewer feedback and advice on your pitch deck or presentation? Sign up today!

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Join us for a vibrant tie-dye event hosted by BALANCE, LAPA, LAAN, The Pride Center, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs! Reconnect with fellow Lehigh alumni and families, unleash your creativity, and design your own Lehigh tie-dye creations to wear when you come back for the Lehigh/Lafayette Rivalry in November. All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Don't miss this colorful celebration of community and creativity! Cost is $10 per shirt; limited space available.

Missed Friday’s match? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Round out your weekend by cheering on women’s volleyball vs. league opponent Colgate. Admission is free! Pom pom and pennant giveaways available while supplies last.  

Get ready to rock! Two iconic hard-rock bands, Skillet and Seether, are co-headlining. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., show begins at 6:00 p.m. Learn more or purchase tickets.

Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra perform music from their new Planet Arts release, Chesapeake. Chesapeake is a tone poem dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore way of life. Bill Warfield, director. LU students attend for free. Tickets are $18 for others. Learn more.

Join the Outing Club for a short 1-mile pre-dawn hike up South Mountain to enjoy the sunrise around 7:15 a.m. After taking in the beautiful views, we will head back down to campus. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and bring your water! For questions and additional information, please email inouting@lehigh.edu. 

Join us over Steel Weekend for an exploration of all things steel. Highlights include Steelworkers Reunion, guest speakers, Steelworker Portrait Studio, pop-up exhibitions, live demonstrations, youth activities, music, food, and more! Free admission all day.

The sun will be shining, the engines will be revving, and the coffee will be brewing as we approach the ninth annual spring and summer Cars & Coffee series in the Lehigh Valley. Cars & Coffee features a variety of exotic and classic cars from the Lehigh Valley and beyond. The Mack Truck Stop at the Levitt Pavilion will be serving beverages and breakfast sandwiches available for purchase throughout the event.

Join your student for a traditional residential brunch that will be served at Rathbone Hall. Meals for family members may be purchased at the door. Students may use their guest meals, dining dollars, and GoldPLUS for their family members. Cash and credit cards are also accepted. Cash door rate: $19.25 brunch.

Join us for lox and bagels, noodle kugel, and more. And get a tour of our beautiful home at the Jewish Student Center. Cost: $10 for adult/student (21+); $5 for student/child (4-20 years of age); children 3 and under are free. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, please email jewishlife@lehigh.edu.

Set against a backdrop of lively music, the award-winning Sunday Musical Brunch offers a wide-ranging buffet of delicious food and beverages for all ages. Call 888-578-6587 to make your reservations, and enjoy decadent dishes, live music, and more!

Screamin' Green Hauntoween is coming back! Come experience spooktacular family fun and witchtacular crafts at Crayola. Guests are welcome to dress up; however, no costume masks are allowed. All Hauntoweek activities included in general admission. Buy ahead and get $3 off tickets.

Fr. Mark Searles, Lehigh’s Catholic Chaplain, Celebrant, and Homilist 

Evening service offered at 9:10 p.m.

The Lehigh University Faculty String Quartet presents a program full of beauty, charm, and resilience. William Grant Still's musical portraits of his friends, the Lyric Quartet, are featured along with the quirky 1st Quartet by Erwin Schulhoff and Shostakovich's dramatically poetic and triumphant 2nd Quartet. Tickets are $15; free for Lehigh students. Learn more.