Family Fest 2026

Family Fest - October 23-25

Join us on campus for a fun-filled weekend of activities, connection, and memorable campus experiences! Families will have the opportunity to enjoy time together, experience life at The Mount, and create lasting memories. Be sure to register to save your spot! Registration is $5 per person with additional costs for certain events*.

Event Schedule

Friday, October 23, 2026

Bookstore Hours / 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Purcell Hall Open Studio Hours / 10 a.m.-11 p.m. / Purcell Hall
Makers House Open Studio Hours / 12-5 p.m. / Makers House
Men's Baseball Annual Golf Outing* / 1-6 p.m. / The Links at Gettysburg
Sunset Hike / 4-6 p.m. / Departing from McGowan Patio
Dancing with the Mount Stars* / 7-9 p.m. / Knott Auditorium

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Goosechase Scavenger Hunt / 9 a.m.-12 p.m. / Bookstore Lobby
Bookstore Hours / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Honors Brunch* / 10:30-11:45 a.m. / O’Hara Dining Room (Available Only for First Year Honor’s Students)
Lab Band Concert / 12-12:45 p.m. / McGowan Fountain
Women's Rugby Game / 12 p.m. / Echo Field
Lab Band Concert / 1-1:45 p.m. / McGowan Fountain
Mount Zipline / 1-4 p.m. / Knott ARCC Zipline
And Then There Were None / 2-3:30 p.m. / Horning Theater (Delaplaine)
Murder Mystery Dinner* / 5-7:30 p.m. / The PAC
And Then There Were None / 7-8:30 p.m. / Horning Theater (Delaplaine)
John Cassidy: Family Fun Show / 8:30-9:30 p.m. / Knott Auditorium

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Rise & Shine Yoga / 8:30-9:15 a.m. / The PAC
Bookstore Hours / 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Confession / 10-10:30 a.m. / IC Chapel
VPA and Mass / 11 a.m.-12 p.m. / IC Chapel
Reception following Mass / 12-12:45 p.m. / Frassati Room
Wind Ensemble and String Ensemble concert / 2-3 p.m. / IC Chapel

Mount Family Perks!

Make your Mount visit a little sweeter with special hotel discounts just for Mount Families. Book using the options below!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gettysburg by IHG

1871 Gettysburg Village Dr, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Book by October 9, 2026

1863 Inn Gettysburg

516 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Call 717-334-6211 and request for Mount St Mary's when you book by October 9, 2026.

Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel

95 Presidential Cir, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Book by October 9, 2026

Marriot Hotels in Frederick, MD

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Courtyard Frederick
Residence Inn
TownePlace Suites
Book with Marriot

Our local community is rolling out the welcome mat! Enjoy special discounts from participating businesses during your Mount visit.

Mountain Gate Family Restaurant - 10% with Mount ID

The Carriage House - 10% with Mount ID

Tuscany's - 10% with Mount ID

Mason Dixon Mixin - $1 off any drink plus $5 giftcard for next visit with Mount ID

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