Join Us for Simmons Family Weekend! at Simmons University – Boston, MA

Join Us for Simmons Family Weekend! at Simmons University – Boston, MA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Boston, MA. Happening on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Simmons University. Doors open at 10:00 AM.
Morning & Midday: Welcome, Spirit & Connection
On-Campus Options
Welcome Brunch & Family Fun (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Kick off the day with a warm welcome from our university leadership, entertainment from the Simmons Cheer Team and Sirens, trivia and games, and a delicious brunch!
$20 per person | Includes brunch, entertainment, T-shirt, and validated parking
A Moment of Zen (12:00 – 12:45 PM)
Relax with family-friendly yoga and guided mindfulness on the quad.
10-minute meditation, followed by 25 minutes of beginner-level yoga flows, and finally a 10-minute wind-down meditation
Free, ticket required
Off-Campus Options
Cheer on Our Sharks! (10:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
Double-header at Daly Field: Field Hockey vs. Lasell (11:00 AM) & Women’s Soccer vs. Dean (1:00 PM).
Free, transportation provided
Boston Sightseeing Trolley Tour (12:00 – 2:00 PM)
A narrated tour of Boston’s historic sights and attractions.
$45 per person (ticket required for your Simmons student as well) and validated parking
Evening Celebration & Lasting Memories
On-Campus
Option Family Dinner & a Movie: Jumanji—Welcome to the Jungle (6:00 – 8:30 PM)
Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet followed by a screening of this adventure-filled comedy. Play along with movie trivia and bingo for a chance to win prizes! View the game: https://media1.swank.com/college/video/Screen-Play-Digital-Bingo-FINAL.mp4
$15 per person | Includes dinner, movie, and parking
Off-Campus Option
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Tour (6:00 – 7:30 PM)
Hop on the infamous “Trolley of the Doomed” for a spooky, narrated tour through Boston’s haunted history.
$45 per person (ticket required for your Simmons student as well) and validated parking
Explore Boston on Your Own
Prefer to create your own adventure? Families are encouraged to visit Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, or enjoy scenic strolls along the Emerald Necklace or Boston Harbor.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to Simmons for a day filled with community, joy, and Simmons pride.