Get ready for an unforgettable Family Weekend! Join us on October 11th through the 13th for an exciting weekend of unique adventures, activities, and cherished moments with your Cadet at the U.S. Military Academy. Follow along for info and events that you won’t want to miss.
Event Highlights:
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- Welcome Tent – Stop by the Parent Welcome Tent at the north end of Thayer Walk for coffee, pastries, information, and a selfie station! From 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Attend a Class – See a day in the life of your Cadet first-hand by having them arrange for you to attend a class with them from 7:40 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Simulation Center – See firsthand how virtual reality meets modern warfare in our high-tech Simulation Center. From 9 to 11:30 a.m.
- Quarters 100 Tour – Get a sneak peek into the Superintendent’s residence with a tour of this 200-year-old home. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. RSVP required.
- Leader Team Briefing – An informative briefing led by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland will take place at 1 p.m. in Robinson Auditorium, Thayer Hall.
- Robotics Demonstration – Ever seen a robot dog in real life? Stop by our Robotics Center for a demonstration of all our newest technologies, Thayer Hall 136 at 2 until 3:30 p.m.
- Academic Departments Open Houses – Explore the academic programs we offer by taking a tour of the departments from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Barracks Tours – You wonβt want to miss the chance to check out your Cadetβs room in the iconic West Point barracks. Cadet escort required. From 4:30 to 6 p.m.
- Dinner in Cadet Mess – Experience dining like one of 4,000 cadets in the historic Cadet Mess Hall from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets required.
- Cadet Talent Showcase – End your night with a fun show put on by our talented Cadets in the Riverside Cafe, on the second floor of Eisenhower Hall at 7:30 p.m.
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- Welcome Tent – Information at the Plain! Look for the tent behind the bleachers.
- Pipes and Drums – Head to the Plain a few minutes early to see a performance by the West Point Drill Team and Pipes and Drums, starting at 8:45 a.m.
- Parade – Start the morning right by watching the Cadets parade on the Plain at 9 a.m., followed by a Parachute Team demonstration.
- Home Football Game – Go Army, Beat the Blazers! Join in tailgating fun with a home game starting at 12 p.m. Head to armygameday.com for more info.
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- Not too fast – Stop by for a quick bite before you leave at our Brunch in the Cadet Mess on Sunday morning from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
- Boat rides – Take a historical cruise down the Hudson River Valley area with the Department of Geography. Departs from South Dock every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Character Carved in Stone – Take a walk through Trophy Point to experience the walking tour of our 12 engraved benches highlighting West Point character traits. Click here for more.