OCTOBER 1 UPDATE: While weather is expected to be rainy in Marion this weekend, we do not believe that the rain will be persistent enough to impact many of our outdoor events and demonstrations during Family Weekend. We will make weather calls on an as-needed basis throughout the weekend. Bring an umbrella, and see you soon!
We invite all MMI families to join us for Family Weekend 2026 on October 2nd and 3rd! Enjoy a variety of events specifically designed for you. Come see a snapshot of your cadet’s experience on their journey to being Marion Made.
Check-in and registration will begin at 8:30 AM on both Friday, October 2nd, and Saturday, October 3rd, at the QM Student Center.
The weekend’s events culminate with the Mother’s Review parade on Saturday afternoon, followed by the Lowering of the Colors. After the Lowering of the Colors, cadets are welcome to leave campus to spend time with their families for the rest of the weekend. We look forward to spending this time with you!
Didn’t pre-register? No worries! Just stop by the registration table at the QM to check in and receive your event information.
| Family Weekend | |
| Friday, October 2 | |
| 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Registration & Check-In |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Tour of the President's Quarters |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Guided Tour of Historic Marion* |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch Roll Call |
| 12:10 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Meet the Professors** |
| 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Rappel Tower Open*** |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Golf Scramble |
| 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Athletic Practices (Basketball and Tennis Only) |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Fire Demonstration |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Law Enforcement Demonstration |
| 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Cadet Leave (for cadets not in demonstrations) |
| Saturday, October 3 | |
| 8:30 am - 9:45 am | Registration & Check-In |
| 10:00 am - 10:45 am | President’s Remarks, Musical Presentation |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | MMI Knights Demonstration |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Swamp Fox & Ranger Challenge Demonstrations |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch with Your Cadet |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Mother’s Review (Corps of Cadets Parade) |
| 2:30 pm | Lowering of the Colors |
| 2:45 pm | Cadet Leave until 9pm on Sunday |
| 4:00 pm | Golf Scramble |
| * Bus seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional guests are free to follow in their personal vehicles. Bus departs from the Guardhouse. | |
| ** Meetings by appointment only and arranged by your cadet. Cadets will receive an email with instructions. | |
| *** Waivers will be available to complete on-site before rappelling. Guests under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign their waiver. |
