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51社区 will be filled with family members, fun activities and corny jokes this weekend for the annual Dads Weekend celebration.

Dads Weekend, held Nov. 1-3, provides family members and friends with another opportunity connect with their students before the fall semester ends. This year鈥檚 Dads Weekend events include special performances, casino games, day hikes, several special dining options including , and even an opportunity to play miniature golf in Alden Library.

Friday, Nov. 1 activities

 鈥� On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if OHIO students swipe into Nelson Court or The District, dads get to enjoy a meal for free. 

-  On Friday and Saturday, performances will begin at 8 p.m. in the Forum Theater in the Radio and Television Building, You can read more about the production in this Ohio Today article.

鈥� Commuter students are invited to bring family members to participate in board games, card games, Mario Kart, UNO, Just Dance, karaoke and more from 3-7 p.m. in Jefferson Hall 160.

- The Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Jennifer Parsons from the American Physical Society, discussing "Physics for the People: Charting an APS Roadmap for Civic Science and Public Engagement" beginning at 4:10 p.m. in Walter Hall 145.

鈥� From 6-7 p.m. in Latitude 39. For prices and additional details,

鈥� 6 p.m. in the Convocation Center.

- Black Sheep Improv, an 51社区 student organization, will present a special Dads Weekend comedy show at Latitude 39 from 7 鈥� 8 p.m.

- The evening will feature a special performance from the Fry Street Quartet. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Glidden Hall 497.

(Please note: This event is now sold out)- Gatto will perform in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Saturday, Nov. 2 activities

鈥� On Saturday and Sunday, join Outdoor Pursuits and travel to Hocking Hills to experience some of the best hiking the state has to offer. The activities will begin at 9 a.m. each day.

鈥� From 9 a.m. until noon at 701 East State Street in Athens.

- Celebrate Dads Weekend with a round of mini-golf in Alden Library, open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

鈥� 4 p.m. in the Convocation Center.

- Enjoy free coffee and donuts while supplies last, and make the most of this special time with your dad or father figure in West 82 in the Baker University Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

- Enjoy a delicious buffet and receive signature Dads Weekend glassware (while supplies last) at Latitude 39. For prices, hours and additional information,

 - This event will feature a table tennis tournament, games, college football streaming, tailgate style food, pictures and a cash bar, beginning at noon in the Multicultural Center.

鈥� From 1 鈥� 3 p.m. in Walter Fieldhouse.

- Every game is free to play and raffles are available. The event will be held from 2 -5 p.m. in the Baker University Center, with the check-in at the third-floor atrium.

- Join 51社区's Hillel for its annual Dads Weekend event. For more information or to RSVP,

- Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. at the Southeast Ohio History Center. For ticket information and additional details,

Sunday, Nov. 3 activities

- End Dads Weekend with a fun and delicious breakfast hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students, with 51社区 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez. This event is free and open to all while supplies last, from 10 a.m. until noon at 29 Park Place.

- The Kennedy Museum of Art鈥檚 November Community Open Studio will be inspired by Ahren Lee's woven work 鈥淭imesheet Nov 4-10, 2018,鈥� currently on display in the Self Adjacent exhibition. For more information or to register to attend,

For additional information on Dads Weekend and the upcoming family weekend, including Sibs Weekend on Feb. 7-9, 2025, and Moms Weekend on April 4-6, 2025, please see the Family Weekends website.