The brisk winds and the gorgeous shades of autumn create an exciting atmosphere in central Ohio and at Capital. Join us for a family weekend of colorful events November 13 - 15.
Please note: The registration deadline for The Colors of Capital: Family Weekend 2009 is 12 noon on Friday, Nov. 13.
Friday
University Programming is offering a limited number of tickets to the Columbus BLUE Jackets at just half of face value; tickets must be purchased in advance (in addition to the registration cost for the weekend) and they include a voucher for a free drink, hotdog and popcorn.
Saturday
Grab your PURPLE gear and join us for a pre-game football tailgate in The Capital Center before watching the Crusaders take on the Baldwin-Wallace YELLOW Jackets at 1:30 p.m. in Bernlohr Stadium. Lunch at the tailgate and football tickets are included in the Family Weekend registration fee.
That evening, paint the town RED. Join fellow families for a Murder Mystery Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center and/or enjoy a the round-trip shuttles to Easton Town Center where you'll find a myriad eating, shopping, and entertainment options. The per-person cost for the interactive Murder Mystery Dinner is $7.50; Easton Town Shuttles are provided without charge by University programming.
Sunday
Let's break out our chef's WHITES and treat your family to a Sunday brunch after weekly chapel service and before hitting the road. A special menu has been created by our dining services staff just for Family Weekend and the cost is included in your registration fee.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 13
- 4-7 pm Registration, Campus Center
- 7:30 pm Columbus Blue Jackets Game, Nationwide Arena (Sorry, the game is sold out)
- Ticket includes a food/drink voucher for popcorn, hot dog, drink
$20/person, purchase at time of registration
Saturday, Nov. 14
- 9 am - 12 pm Registration, Campus Center
- 11 am - 1 pm Tailgate, Capital Center
- 1:30 pm Capital University Football vs. Baldwin Wallace, Bernlohr Stadium
- 5:30 pm Murder Mystery Dinner , Schneider Multipurpose Room
$7.50/person, purchase at time of registration - 6-11 pm Dinner, shopping and more shuttles
Shuttles provided to and from Easton Towne Center
Running every 30 minutes on the half hour
Sunday, Nov. 15
- 10:30 am Family brunch, Capital Court
Important information
- Registration will be available via capital.edu the week of Oct. 19
- There is a $25 registration fee for up to 4 guests per student; a $5 fee will be charged for each additional guest. The registration fee includes:
- Lunch at the Family Weekend Tailgate
- A ticket to the football game
- Shuttles to Easton Town Center
- Brunch on Sunday
- Registration and special event fees (Blue Jackets game or Murder Mystery Dinner) can be paid online at the time of registration
The cost for Colors of Capital: Family Weekend 2009 is $25 for a student and up to four guests. Additional guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 per person. There is no additional cost for children under 2.
Click here to register online now!
For more information about The Colors of Capital: Family Weekend 2009, send an email to up@capital.edu.