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September 27, 28, and 29, 2024

IUP welcomes families to campus to spend time with their students at their home away from home. The weekend will be filled with various activities and events that allow families to spend time exploring campus. 

Schedule of Events

*Ticket required, purchase at the IUP Box Office located at .

Check Out These Places On Campus

While you are on campus, we hope you will also take the time to visit the following IUP locations:

• Student Co-Op Bookstore, located at the
  
  • Friday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 29, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• University Museum, located in
  • Saturday, September 28, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 29, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Alumni Legacy Breakfast

All alumni with children and grandchildren attending IUP in the fall are invited to attend the Legacy Breakfast on Saturday, September 28, at 8:30 a.m. in the . Students may bring up to two guests. Please by September 18.

Explore our Town

Outside of all the on-campus events, there are always plenty of things to do in the area, so take advantage of this time to explore. Whether you take a walk along Philadelphia Street or grab dinner out, you'll find lots of great local and chain businesses. Indiana has an array of things to do! You can find a list of them on the . And if you need a place to stay, there are plenty of hotels in the area.

Indiana, PA Community Events

Friday, September 27

• The Mortal Storm, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jimmy Stewart Museum,
  Starring Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young and Frank Morgan. A family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. When the Nazis come to power, the family is divided, and a family friend is caught up in the turmoil.
• Lit Night at the , 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  A community-based place to share your favorite literature. Something you wrote or something you’re reading. Or just come to listen and be that appreciative audience.

Saturday, September 28

• Indiana County Farmers Market, 9:00 a.m. to Noon at
  A vibrant outdoor market featuring over a dozen vendors offering fresh, local vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, meats, eggs, honey, seedlings, and more! Special occasions include live music, artisans, and community health days. SNAP/EBT, credit, debit, and cash are accepted.
• The Rustic Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at , Indiana
  Pick your own pumpkins and enjoy the fall photo areas.
• Pumpkin Festival at Reeger’s Farm, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
  A fall tradition for families; visit their corn maze, barnyard, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and more.
• The Mortal Storm, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jimmy Stewart Museum,
  Starring Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young and Frank Morgan. A family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. When the Nazis come to power, the family is divided, and a family friend is caught up in the turmoil.

Sunday, September 29

• The Rustic Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at , Indiana
  Pick your own pumpkins and enjoy the fall photo areas.
• Pumpkin Festival at Reeger’s Farm, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
  A fall tradition for families; visit their corn maze, barnyard, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and more.
• The Mortal Storm, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jimmy Stewart Museum,
  Starring Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young and Frank Morgan. A family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. When the Nazis come to power, the family is divided, and a family friend is caught up in the turmoil.