September 20, 2025
Every fall, Heidelberg University welcomes the families of our current students! On this celebratory day, you'll participate in a variety of fun activities, so we hope you make plans to attend this exciting day on campus! Registration closes Saturday, September 13 at 11:00pm.
Schedule
Check-In
9:00am – 11:30am | Campus Center Front Lawn
4:30pm – 5:00pm | Seiberling Gymnasium Lobby
Check in, grab your registration packet, and get ready for a great day at Heidelberg!
Bookstore Open
9:00am - 4:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Campus Center
Check out the newest ’Berg Gear!
Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Parade
10:00am | Downtown Tiffin
Seneca County’s Heritage Festival falls on the same day as Families Day and the HU Marching Band will be featured in the Heritage Festival Parade! Fans of the Band should plan to come early and enjoy the parade downtown.
Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Living History Village
10:00am | Hedges-Boyer Park
The Heritage Festival also has a living history village as part of the festivities. Feel free to go down to Hedges-Boyer Park (near campus) to get a glimpse into the history of Tiffin. You can check out all of the events associated with the Heritage Festival by visiting https://www.tiffinfestival.com/
Classes Without Quizzes
11:30am - 12:30pm | Bareis - Frost Lecture Hall
Enjoy mini-lectures from Heidelberg’s esteemed faculty and get a taste of what your students are experiencing!
- Dr. Justin Pruneski, Professor of Biology
- Dr. Matthew Kennedy, Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory
- Dr. Salil Khetani, Associate Professor of Marketing
- Dr. Nichole Griffin, Associate Professor of Education
Lunch
12:30pm | Hoernemann Refectory
Lunch is college-style, with tickets for Hoernemann Refectory! You’ll get to have the same experience your student does in our award-winning dining hall.
Home Run Derby
1:30 - 4:30pm | Frann’s Softball Field
Our Greek group, Rho Eta Delta, is hosting the Inaugural Derby for a Difference. Join us for an exciting Home Run Derby at Frann’s Field (Softball Stadium) This event benefits Encephalitis Global, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by encephalitis.
Kid Zone on the Lawn
2:00 - 4:00pm | Campus Center Front Lawn
Games and activities for the young and the young at heart!
School of Music and Theatre Showcase
2:00 - 3:00pm | Ohl Concert Hall
Come hear a collage program of performances from the School of Music & Theatre.
Dinner
5:00pm | Seiberling Gymnasium
Enjoy a great meal and great conversation with members of the Heidelberg community. Dinner attire is casual (Berg gear is encouraged). After dinner, we’ll join the HU Marching Band for a procession to Hoernemann Stadium!
- Welcome - Rob Huntington, President
- Invocation - Emily Valencia
- Closing Remarks - Chris Abrams, Dean of Student Affairs
Football Game vs. Calvin University
7:00pm | Hoernemann Stadium
Show your Berg Pride by supporting the Student Princes as they take on the Calvin Knights! Your registration packet will include a ticket to the game
Basic Registration Fees
$25 per person
$15 Children 12 and under
Children 2 and under – free!
*You do not need to register your Berg student*
What's Included with Families Registration
- All Family programming
- An exclusive Families Day gift
- A fun Berg giveaway for the big game
- Saturday lunch and dinner
- Entrance to all athletic contests for the weekend