Family Weekend

Event Schedule

• Friday, September 16, 2022

  Women’s Tennis vs. Cortland, 3 p.m. — Macdonough Hall Tennis Courts. Come cheer on the Cardinals!

• Saturday, September 17, 2022
  • Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 53 Green Street (behind the Train station), Plattsburgh — Visit and discover the food, beverage and crafts, all locally made. Plattsburgh Farmers' & Crafters Market.
  • 5k FWD for Recovery, 9:15 a.m., Plattsburgh City Beach, 4 Beach Road — The 2022 5K Forward for Recovery is the North Country’s premiere event to celebrate recovery and support substance use prevention. During this year’s Recovery Month, the focus is on the first responders, healthcare workers, community leaders, and advocates helping to support recovery in our society. Champlain Valley Family Center is excited to host the 7^th annual FKFWD for Recovery Walk/Run. Learn more about the race and register.
  • Women's Tennis vs. Oswego, 1 p.m., Macdonough Hall Tennis Courts. Come cheer on the Cardinals!
  • Women's Soccer vs. Cortland, 1 p.m., SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse.
    Come cheer on the Cardinals!
  • Bruce, Bill, & Bobby Live on the Deck, 5 – 7p.m., Vesco Ridge Vineyards, 167 Stratton Hill Rd, West Chazy, NY — Always a great time with the “guys” live on the deck!! Lots of dancing and singing. Reserve a seat under their covered deck. All other outside seating is on a first come basis.
  • Adirondack North Country Open Pride Bowling, 6 – 8 p.m., North Bowl Lanes, 28 North Bowl Lane, Plattsburgh — This event is sponsored by the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance. Come enjoy a fun evening with family and friends at our first Pride Bowling night. There will be bowling specials and prizes. $20 for two games including shoes.
  • Dueling Pianos, 8 – 10 p.m., Angell College Center Ballrooms — After dinner, kick off your evening with an amazing dueling pianos performance presented by Fun Pianos! by 176 Keys.  Dueling pianos are a unique form of entertainment — music, comedy, and audience interaction mixed into one. You are sure to have a great time at this high-energy show! Enjoy a complimentary dessert buffet.
• Sunday, September 18, 2022

  Dear Simon Photography, “Book of Eve” Exhibition, 5 – 7 p.m., Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh — The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “The Book of Eve”, artwork created by Dear Simon Photography, in the main gallery. Exhibition is open from September 2 to September 30.

Popular things to do in the Plattsburgh area

• Tours on Your Own

  For families who want to explore the area and build your own itinerary, here are some ideas of things to do in Plattsburgh:

  Adventure Seekers

  For those who enjoy a little adventure, here are a couple of suggestions.

  • Rent a kayak or canoe and check out Lake Champlain, the AuSable River, or one of many smaller lakes and ponds in the area.
  • Bring a picnic lunch and walk the trails along Lake Champlain at Point au Roche State Park.
  • Hike a mountain.
  • Check out Ausable Chasm — the “Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks”.

  For History Lovers

  The Plattsburgh area is filled with historical monuments and museums. Some places to check out include:

  • The Macdonough Monument
  • Battle of Plattsburgh (War of 1812)
  • Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
  • Kent-Delord House
  • The Clinton County Historical Association website has some other great ideas sure to interest history buffs!

  Lake Placid/Olympic Venues

  • Lake Placid is only about an hour from campus and is a fun day trip.
  • The main street along Mirror Lake features shopping and restaurants. Follow this link for more information about Lake Placid.
  • Winter Olympic venues from 1932 and 1980 can be found in the main part of town and around the outskirts. Take a gondola ride up Whiteface Mountain, visit the ski jumps, or pose for pictures with your family on the Olympic podium. Follow this link for more information about the Olympic Venues.
• Other Ideas

  Orchards

  There are many local apple orchards in the surrounding area. Most offer pick your own apples and pumpkins.  Be sure to grab a homemade cider donut (or a dozen) while you’re there!

  Visit Burlington

  Burlington, Vermont is an hour from campus and offers a range of shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities.

  Visit Canada

  Canada is only a 20 minute ride from Plattsburgh with Montreal only an hour away. With COVID restrictions, be sure to check on the most up to date travel requirements before heading to the border.

• Are there rooms available for me to stay in on campus?
  Answer: No, our residence halls cannot accommodate families. Follow this link for information about Local Accommodations.
• Where do I park on campus?

  You will be able to park in any parking lot on campus so long as you are not parked in a reserved space, loading zone, or handicapped space without a appropriate handicapped identifier.

• Can I eat in the dining halls with my student?

  Answer: Yes, if your student has a meal plan, they may be able to use a guest pass or Dining Dollars to get you in to the dining halls.  If not, every venue can accept credit cards.