Queens Events

Join us on the Queens Campus for St. John's University annual Family Weekend! The weekend is full of entertainment for both students and families!

Friday, October 12

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Event
Carnesecca Arena
7 p.m

Basketball season is right around the corner, and the Red Storm is poised for another exciting year! Catch your first glimpse of the men’s and women’s basketball teams at this year’s tip-off pep rally. We’ll be introducing the teams for the first time and celebrating the start of the season with a guest DJ, special performers, and a variety of food and beverages. You don’t want to miss this event!

Chappell Players Performance “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Little Theatre
8 p.m.

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball, and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performed by STJ students!
General Admission - $6
STJ Students - $5
Payment made at event

Saturday, October 13

Check-In/Regisitration
Montgoris Dining Hall
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This is where our weekend officially begins! Come check in, provide us with some quick information. We can’t wait to see you there!

Brunch
Montgoris Dining Hall
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Catch up with your student as you enjoy a full buffet brunch in the main dining hall. First 150 people eat free!
Regular Price: $9.07/person

Welcome to Family Weekend
D'Angelo Center Room 206
12:30 p.m.


“Where We Are So Far” Academic Session
D'Angelo Center Room 206
12:45 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.

Come meet with St. John’s University administrators to discuss where the academic timeline currently sits, as well as the important upcoming academic milestones set for the Fall and Spring semesters.

DAC Coffeehouse

D'Angelo Center Coffeehouse
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Come enjoy the sounds of the Michael Karn Jazz Trio, enjoy the poetry of Carvens Lissaint, and take in the work of other student performers as you sip a cup of joe or some warm cider in our newly renovated D’Angelo Coffeehouse.

STJ Scavenger Hunt
Campus-Wide
Parents and students alike come together to explore and learn the campus by engaging in our St. John’s Scavenger Hunt! Great prizes for the top 3 teams!

Chappell Players Performance “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Little Theatre
2:30 p.m.

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball, and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performed by STJ students!
General Admission - $6
STJ Students - $5
Payment made at the event.

Dinner
Montogris Dining Hall
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy dinner in Montgoris with the whole family! Free for the first 150 family members.
Regular Price: $12.40

Buses Depart by Carnesseca Arena for Broadway Shows
6:00 p.m.

Broadway Shows
SOLD OUT
8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a show in the theatre capital of the world! Choose from Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, Annie, or Jersey Boys. Enjoying this part of the weekend requires a $25/person reservation. 50 tickets for each show are available on a first come, first serve basis.


Chappell Players Performance “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Little Theatre
8 p.m.

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball, and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performed by STJ students!
General Admission - $6
STJ Students - $5
Payment made at the event.

Sunday, October 16

Community Mass
St. Thomas More Church
11 a.m.


Football Viewing/Blanket Making Party
D’Angelo Center Coffeehouse
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come watch the Jets take on the Colts while enjoying food, trivia, and prizes! Also, participate in a blanket making service opportunity as we prepare to donate blankets to our Midnight Run!

Chappell Players Performance “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Little Theatre
2:30 p.m.

Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball, and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Performed by STJ students!
General Admission - $6
STJ Students - $5
Payment made at the event.

Student Mass
St. Thomas More Church
5:30 p.m.