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Spring Family Weekend

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Friday, February 9, 2024 Events

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Check-in

Pick up your Family Weekend tickets, t-shirts, and other materials! Family members will need to present their Family Weekend tickets at each event, and students will need to present their Eagle ID.

Victor Hall

7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

*Savannah Ghost Pirates Hockey

It is Georgia Southern Night at the Savannah Ghost Pirates! Join us for an exciting night of professional hockey with all things Georgia Southern! There will be GS themed games, activities, and our very own mascots Gus and Freedom will be in attendance.

Enmarket Arena

Tickets: $25

*Add-on option. Separate tickets must be purchased. Tickets are $25 each. The link to purchase tickets will be sent upon completion of your Spring Family Weekend registration. Tickets are limited and will be available while supplies last. Students will need a ticket to be able to attend. They do not get in free. Transportation service will be offered from the Armstrong campus to the game. Space is limited. Details on reserving a spot on the shuttle will be sent out as we get closer to the event.

Additional Downtown Savannah Events

*Additional events will be added to this list as they become available*

Saturday, February 10, 2024 Events

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Check-in

Pick up your Family Weekend tickets, t-shirts, and other materials! Family members will need to present their Family Weekend tickets at each event, and students will need to present their Eagle ID.

Victor Hall

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Family Weekend Walk/Jog/Stroll

Join us for a morning energizer to get you up and moving. Join other family weekend attendees for a fun run/walk/jog/stroll around our Armstrong campus. No awards will be given and event will not be timed.

Victor Hall

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Academic and Student Resource Showcase

Visit with various Academic departments and student resource offices to learn more about the options available to you and your students. They always have lots of free swag to give away!

Armstrong Student Union

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Family Block Party

Join us for Brunch in the Galley along with music and activities for the entire family such as yard games, family photos, and more! If you are feeling lucky, join us for Family Bingo during this time as well. Prizes will be given for each round! You can also shop in the University Store for some Georgia Southern gear! Lunch in the Galley is provided as part of your Family Weekend package. Students without a meal plan will need to purchase a meal if they did not purchase a full package.

Victor Hall

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parent Family Association Bi-Annual Meeting

Parent & Family Association (PFA) members are invited to join us for our bi-annual meeting to hear Association updates and meet the Family Council and other Georgia Southern families!

Victor Hall

2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Downtown Savannah Trolley Shuttle

Trolley is limited to 38 people at a time. Please plan accordingly. Guests will be transported on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The trolley departs Victor Hall at the following times:

  • 2:00 p.m.
  • 3:40 p.m.
  • 5:20 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • 8:40 p.m.

The trolley departs Reynolds Square at the following times:

  • 2:50 p.m.
  • 4:30 p.m.
  • 6:10 p.m.
  • 7:50 p.m.
  • 9:30 p.m.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Family Weekend Reception

Join us at one of Savannah’s most popular restaurants, Treylor Park Double Wide Diner, to grab some refreshments and to mix and mingle with other Spring Family Weekend attendees. Refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages are included in Spring Family Weekend package. Other beverages are available for individual purchase.

Treylor Park Double Wide Diner

Additional Downtown Savannah Events

*Additional events will be added to this list as they become available*

Campus Attractions Open All Weekend

Armstrong Recreation Center

Spring Family Weekend registrants are given access to use the Armstrong Rec Center throughout the weekend. Spring Family Weekend wristband must be shown for entry.

Spring Family Weekend Hours:

Friday, Feb. 9th 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Saturday, Feb. 10th 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Sunday, Feb. 11th 4:00 P.M – 9:00 P.M.

University Store

The University Store will also be open to allow parents and family members to purchase all the necessary game and spirit gear! If you are part of the Parent & Family Association, don’t forget to bring your membership card for your discount!

Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Spring Family Weekend Partner Hotels

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

A full list of lodging options in and around Savannah can be found here.

Parent & Family Association

Join the Parent & Family Association and become more connected to the University and your student. 

Benefits Include:

  • Qualification for the Association Scholarship available only to students of current Association members.
  • Membership packet including a wall calendar with important Georgia Southern dates.
  • Special events hosted for association members
  • Monthly bulletins with updates and ways to be involved with Georgia Southern and the Association
  • Local and national discounts to restaurants, hotels, and car rental companies. 

Last updated: 2/27/2024