There are a variety of on- and off-campus dining options in New Paltz. Check out our Dining Around New Paltz guide for a list of local and regional dining options, or see below for a list of on-campus dining options that will be open for Parent and Family Weekend. 

• Peregrine Dining Hall  
  • Brunch: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
  • Dinner: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
• Student Union Building 
  • Nesters: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.  
  • Pomodoro’s: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
  • World of Wings: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
• The Roost at Ridgeview: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  
• Starbucks at Parker Theater: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  

SUNY New Paltz is unable to provide lodging during Parent & Family Weekend. If you plan to stay in the area and are looking for accommodations, please reference the following websites:  

• visitnewpaltz.com 
• ulsterchamber.org  
• visitulstercountyny.com

All scheduled events on campus are in accessible buildings. If you or anyone in your party is in need of further accommodations, please contact the Center for Student Engagement at (845) 257-3025.

The entire family is invited to join with your student for the best 4 courses on campus.

Please RSVP at www.jewpaltz.com/parentsshabbat

Student Union, Atrium

An opportunity to take a photo with the school mascot!

Student Union, Atrium  

An informal coffee hour with free refreshments.

Student Union Concourse, Outside of the Second Floor Entrance

Join us for a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities! Enjoy live music from the Hype that will keep the energy high and the vibes right. Indulge in delicious snacks like freshly popped popcorn and sweet, fluffy cotton candy. Challenge your friends and family to a variety of yard games, perfect for all ages!

Enjoy an ‘all-you-can-eat’ brunch in the dining hall. The brunch price for guests is approximately $14/person. Students can use their meal plan. 

Student Union, Lower Level 

Head down to the Bookstore to grab your New Paltz gear. Follow the Bookstore on Instagram @newpaltzbookstore for more information.

Engineering Innovation Hub 103 

The Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) provides expert advice on 3D printing process and materials and designing for additive manufacturing to the SUNY New Paltz and the Hudson Valley business community.  Our collection of 3D printers constitute some of the most advanced technology at any academic lab in the country and are available for the campus and wider community to print on – Come tour our center!  

Please note: This is a first come, first serve event.  To receive a ticket stop by the check in table in the Student Union Atrium.

• 11 a.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Clarkson University, in the Hawk Center
• 1 p.m. - Women’s Soccer vs. Fredonia, on Turf Field
• 4 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Baruch College, in the Hawk Center

John R. Kirk Planetarium  

This show in the John R. Kirk Planetarium is offered free for current students and their family members. There is a suggested donation of $5 to keep the facilities running. 

Note: You can only purchase one ticket at a time and will need to go back and do each ticket individually for your whole party

Student Union 62/63

Please join the Office of Alumni Relations on Saturday, October 4th, as we celebrate families whose love for SUNY New Paltz has been passed down from one generation to another. We invite any alum family member, including extended family, of an incoming student to attend.

During the ceremony, alumni will be invited to present their incoming student with a Legacy pin as a symbolic way of passing down their New Paltz Pride. The Generations Pinning Ceremony honors the special bond between families as they share their New Paltz pride and spirit.

If you plan to attend the Generations Pinning Ceremony, please register here: https://foundation.newpaltz.edu/e/2024-generations-pinning-ceremony/ 

Join a traditional Havdalah with spices, candles, and singing.

Please RSVP at www.jewpaltz.com/parentsshabbat

Frank Santos performs a hilarious, family friendly comedy hypnotist show! 

Be amazed when you, your friends or strangers across the room become stars of the show, as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more. This is a performance where the audience becomes the show.

Please note: As of Septemeber 13, this show is SOLD OUT and we will not sell anymore tickets.