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Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2025: Oct. 3-5, 2025

Join us in celebrating community, connection, and Cardinal pride with your loved ones. All are welcome to come visit us at Saint Mary's Winona Campus.

Let us know you’re coming and book your boat tour by registering with the links below.

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Calling all students and families!

Come make memories at Saint Mary’s Winona Campus! This special event is a great opportunity for students and their families to reconnect, explore campus, and enjoy fun activities and events together.

 

 

Location: Saint Mary’s Winona Campus
Who’s Invited: All Saint Mary’s students and their families
Campus Access: Most of campus will be open to visitors, with the exception of residence halls.
Lodging: While we can’t offer overnight stays on campus, there are plenty of hotels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals in the Winona area.

Make it a Weekend of Winona!

Winona is packed with amazing things to see and do. Whether you’re into scenic hikes, local shops, art galleries, or local dining — there’s something for everyone in the family.

Discover it all here.

For any questions, please contact the Office of Student Engagement) at studentengagement@smumn.edu or call (507)-457-8659

We look forward to seeing you!

Schedule of events

* Additional Cost
Meals in the Eatery cost the following:
Brunch: $12.97
Dinner: $15.35

** Personal Transportation Required

Please bring a non-perishable food item to support our community in exchange for a free t-shirt.

  • Time Event
    5 – 7 p.m. Dinner in the Eatery*
    6 – 7 p.m. Concert in the Plaza*
    7:30 – 9 p.m. Outdoor Family Movie in the Plaza*

  • Time Event
    8 – 11 a.m. Coffee & Donuts in the Merle Wilberding Alumni Room with the Office of Advancement
    8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Athletic Tours in the Hall of Fame
    10 – 11:30 a.m. Boat Tour at Levee Park* **
    10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red & White Softball Games
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brunch in the Eatery*
    1 – 2:30 p.m. Boat Tour at Levee Park* **
    1 – 5 p.m. Open Swim in the Jul Gernes Pool
    1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eagle Program in the Hall of Fame
    1 – 5 p.m. Plaza Party in the Plaza
    4 – 5:30 p.m. Boat Tour at Levee Park* **
    5 – 7 p.m. Dinner in the Eatery*
    6 – 9 p.m. Book Bingo & Board Games in the Library
    8 – 9 p.m. Oldie Moldies in the Plaza

  • Time Event
    10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mass in the Saint Thomas Moore Chapel*
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brunch in the Eatery*
    5 – 7 p.m. Dinner in the Eatery*