Parents
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Virginia Tech Parent Meetup
- Join the VT Parent Listerv to be kept up to date with new opportunities and to be notified when the registration links for the events below become available (if applicable). Note: Employees need to be logged into their VT Google account to join the group.
Upcoming Parent Meetups
- Time: 1-3 p.m.
- Location: Christiansburg Aquatic Center, 595 N Franklin Street (Google Maps)
- Description: You and your family are invited to join us for an afternoon at the pool. Enjoy an average water temperature of 86 degrees, water slides, a zero-depth beach entry, an alligator slide, and plenty of space for little ones to play. Learn more about what's available by visiting the facilities description page.
- Cost: Daily Entry is $10. Ages 2 and under are free.
- If the cost of entry is a barrier to you and your family attending, please email hokiewellness@vt.edu. We would love to make it so you can attend!
Think your family would like to visit again? Explore the cost for monthly visits by visiting the Christiansburg Aquatic Center website.
- If the cost of entry is a barrier to you and your family attending, please email hokiewellness@vt.edu. We would love to make it so you can attend!
- Let us know if you're planning to attend by completing this form.
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Location: Sochiniski-McKee Marching Virginian's Center, 821 Southgate Drive (Google Maps)
- Description: Hokie Wellness, the Marching Virginians, and The Virginia Tech String Project invite you to a community-wide Fall Festival. Families are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and enjoy an evening filled with music, activities, trick-or-treating, and more. The event schedule includes:
- Sensory Friendly Block (5-5:30 p.m.)
To support individuals who prefer a sensory-friendly environment, the first 30 minutes of the event will feature reduced sensory stimulation, including no loud speakers, flashing lights, or bright lighting. Instruments may be handled and explored, with playing beginning after 5:30 p.m. - Pick Your Own Adventure (5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m.)
Take a stroll around the practice field for a unique trick-or-treat experience, with candy provided by members of the Marching Virginians. Stop to take a photo with the Hokie Bird, chat with band members, explore their instruments up close, and even try holding one yourself. Don't forget to visit the crafting station, hosted by the Virginia Tech String Project! - Marching Virginian's Showcase (6-6:30 p.m.)
Enjoy a special performance by the Marching Virginians on the practice field, followed by an opportunity for everyone to participate in the Hokey Pokey and gather together in a VT formation.
*A limited number of foam earplugs will be available. If you or your child may be sensitive to noise, we recommend bringing your own ear protection, when standing near the practice field.
- Sensory Friendly Block (5-5:30 p.m.)