Check-in |Kent State Student Center Lobby | 3 - 8 p.m.
Check-in will take place in the Kent Student Center Lobby, located in the Kent Student Center, from 3 - 8 p.m. There you will receive event lanyards, meal tickets, a la carte event tickets and more! The Annual Black Squirrel Festival will also be held during this time for you to mix and mingle with other families and partake in the fun activities.
42nd Annual Black Squirrel Festival | Student Green and Risman Plaza | 4 - 7 p.m.
A Kent State University tradition for 42 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by the Flash Activities Board, attracts more than 3,000 visitors each year and serves as a great opportunity for students and their families to learn more about the Kent community as a whole! Many of the more than 400 student organizations and local vendors will be set up at the event. Additionally, the event host various student bands, family activities, and more! The first 175 guests to visit the Parents and Families Engagement table during the event will receive a free Black Squirrel Festival t-shirt!
Parents and Families Weekend Private Dinner | Design and Innovation Hub (DI Hub) | 4 - 9 p.m.
*Meal voucher required
A private exclusive dinner for all weekend participants. Badge is required for entry. Experience our Certified Nut Free facility with fellow students and parents enrolled into the 2024 Parents Weekend Dining Passport. Check out the action on display at the Round Grill station, savory fresh prepared food at Culinary Creations and Wheatless Ways or sample some of our house spun Gelato.