Family and Founder’s Weekend

Save the Date: September 18–19, 2026

One weekend brought endless connections, memories and lots of Lehigh pride — thanks to all who joined us!

A man and woman sit on the sloped front lawn of the Clayton UC with a female student in a brown Lehigh t-shirt seated between them.

2026 Hotel Blocks

Best Western Allentown Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Inn & Suites
2140 Motel Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-8681

Candlewood Suites Bethlehem South
1630 Spillman Drive 
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(877) 226-3539

Comfort Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
2160 Motel Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 317-6200
Group Code: BZABIX

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites 
2401 Emrick Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 861-9500

Hampton Inn & Suites
200 Gateway Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-2442

Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport
1787-B Airport Road
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 443-1400

Holiday Inn Allentown – Bethlehem
4325 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA
(610) 366-1600
Group Code: L26

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bethlehem
2201 Cherry Lane
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 838-6110

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bethlehem Arpt – Allentown Area
3375 High Point Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 882-2255
Group Code: SGW

Home2 Suites by Hilton Allentown Bethlehem Airport
2011 City Line Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 735-2200

Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown – Bethlehem Airport
2031 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 264-7500

Hotel Bethlehem
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 625-5000

Hyatt Place Bethlehem
45 West North Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 625-0500
Group Code: G-LFAF

Sonesta ES Suites Allentown Bethlehem Airport
2180 Motel Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 317-2662

Springhill Suites by Marriott Allentown/ Bethlehem/ Center Valley
3800 West Drive
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 709-9797

Wind Creek
77 Wind Creek Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(877) 726-3777

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Frequently Asked Questions

Family and Founder's Weekend is a long-standing Lehigh tradition and is designed for parents, families, and friends to visit campus and experience what it's like to be a part of the Lehigh community!

This is a great opportunity to visit your student on campus and learn more about their academic and social experiences. Throughout the weekend, families can enjoy a variety of activities and programs together, including tailgating and cheering on our Mountain Hawks at several athletic events.

Family and Founder's Weekend is open to the entire Lehigh community!

Whoever a student defines as family is welcome to participate in Family and Founder's Weekend. This may include — but is not limited to — parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Students are welcome to register for the festivities even if their families are not attending.

Alumni are also invited to come back to campus for Family and Founder's Weekend for events like the Lehigh Tailgate and Pace the Prez.

Family and Founder's Weekend 2026 registration will open later this summer. You will receive an email from Lehigh when registration officially launches with more information on the full schedule of events.

Please check our list of hotel blocks above and contact hotels directly with any questions.

For directions and information on all on-campus parking locations, visit the Lehigh University Campus Map.

To locate accessible entrances and parking areas, visit the Lehigh campus map and use the filter for Accessible Entrances and Parking (on the left-hand menu). You can zoom in using the + in the upper right-hand corner of the map. For further assistance with parking and transportation accommodations, please contact Parking Services.