Grandparents' Day

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Make Plans to Join us for Grandparents Day!

SAVE THE DATE: September 26, 2025

Pay tribute to the special relationships that exist between you and your grandparents, or those who have filled that role in your life! Grandparents Day at Indiana Wesleyan University is a celebration of the relationships and caregivers God has placed in our lives. Your grandparents or special guest will get to see first-hand what college life is like for you!

Your grandparents or guests will attend a Continental Breakfast, learn more about Indiana Wesleyan University during a morning Welcome Session, attend Chapel with you, and enjoy a Special Musical Performance by IWU students.

Questions?

Parent Relations | 765-677-4971 | becca.bowlin@indwes.edu

Time Event Location
8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Chapel Auditorium
8:45 a.m. Grandparents Welcome Session Chapel Auditorium
10:00 a.m. Chapel Service Chapel Auditorium
11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Free Time Around Campus
  • Bus tours available every half hour - East Entrance of the Chapel Auditorium
  • Meet with your grandchild for lunch - Barnes Student Center
  • Tour your grandchild’s residence hall
  • Stroll the grounds of our beautiful campus
  • Grandparents University - Choose to attend an optional “class”
1:30 p.m. Variety Show Phillippe Performing Arts Center

Lodging Near IWU

Restaurants Near IWU

9th Street Cafe
1802 W 9th St, Marion, IN
765-664-4851
Abbey Coffee Co.
1500 S Western Ave, Marion, IN
Applebee's
Grill & Bar
1129 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion
765-664-8613
Arbys
1001 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
2010 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
1221 E. Main St., Gas City, IN
Auntie Annes
Pilot Travel Center
6225 E. N. 00 S., Marion, IN
B&B Restaurant
800 E Main St, Gas City, IN
765-674-6011
Bob Evans
2609 S. Western Ave.
765-651-9668
The Branch
108 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN
765-380-0274
Buffalo Wild Wings
1129 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
765-673-0757
Burger King
1510 Kem Road, Marion, IN
2409 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
5038 S. Kay Bee Drive, Gas City, IN
Casa Brava Mexican
3109 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
765-205-8683
Cinnabon
Pilot Travel Center
6255 East N. 00 S., Marion, IN
Cracker Barrel
4984 S. Kay Bee Dr., Gas City, IN
765-998-7790
Culvers
2307 Western Ave., Marion, IN
DQ Grill & Chill
1204 S. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
4969 Sloan Dr., Gas City, IN
EL Taco Express
1046 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN
765-673-1009
Envy Nutrition
808 S Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN
Fazolis
2922 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
Firewater Mill
1001 N. Washington St., Marion, IN
Gabriellas Old Time Pizza
120 E. Main St., Gas City, IN
765-573-6033
Georgie's Cafe and Family Restaurant
1030 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN
765-573-4090
Grains & Grill
407 W. Washington St., Fairmount, IN
765-380-0137
Grants Place
122 W 5th St, Marion, IN
765-618-0654
Greeks Pizzeria
62 E. Berry St., Upland, IN
765-998-8005
Hardees
3808 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
4950 Beaner Blvd., Gas City, IN
Hong Kong Restaurant
949 N Washington St, Marion, IN
765-662-2127
IHOP
3038 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
Ivanhoes
979 S. Main St., Upland
765-998-7261
J & L Breakfast House
601 W. 38th St., Marion, IN
765-677-8323
Jacks Donuts & Pizza King
417 W. Main St., Gas City, IN
765-7494
Jackie's Family Restaurant
105 N Harrisburg Ave, Gas City, IN
765-674-7509
Jays Thai Food
1500 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
765-573-6630
Jefferson St. BBQ
101 N. Jefferson St., Converse, IN
765-395-5117
Jimmy Johns
1610 Kem Rd., Marion, IN
Kammy's Kafe
117 E 4th St, Jonesboro, IN
765-573-4969
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1301 W. 16th St., Marion, IN
La Charreada Mexican Cuisine
1104 N. Baldwin Ave. Marion, IN
765-651-0652
La Cascada Mexican Restaurant
212 W Main St, Gas City, IN
765-573-4831
Lola's At the Inn
3910 S Washington St, Marion, IN
Long John Silvers | A&W Rootbeer
1409 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN
Mamas Hometown Market
506 S Washington St, Marion, IN
765-661-7842
McDonalds
1225 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
253 Tippy Ditch, Marion, IN
McAlisters Deli
3912 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
Midwest Coffee Roasting Company
1321 W Spencer Ave, Marion, IN
Moes Southwest Grill
816 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
Nutrition Nook
122 E Main St, Gas City, IN
Obis Barbecue
402 S. Washington St., Marion, IN
765-573-4541
Oriental Pearl
1036 E Main St, Gas City, IN
765-618-7668
Panda Express
4022 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
Papa Johns Pizza
826 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
765-668-7272
Pappies Smokehouse
505 W Main St, Gas City, IN
765-573-6202
Parker's Seafood Kitchen
525 S Branson St, Marion, IN
765-573-7001
Paynes Restaurant
4925 S. Kay Bee Dr., Gas City
765-998-0668
PC Brick Oven Pizza
2018 W 2nd St, Marion, IN
765-662-6312
Pizza Hut
939 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
716 E. Main St., Gas City, IN
Pizza King
109 N. Jefferson St., Converse, IN
765-395-3846
Pompeii Ethnic Italian Restaurant
908 S. Washington St., Marion, IN
765-603-6505
Rallys
602 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
Starbucks
3101 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
4970 Beaner Blvd., Gas City, IN
Subway
3409 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
1421 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN
6256 E. Corridor Dr., Marion, IN
Taco Bell
916 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
3244 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
6265 E. 500 S., Gas City, IN
Tacos No Mas
243 E Main St, Gas City, IN
765-573-4798
Texas Roadhouse
4200 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
765-566-7177
The Tomahawk Restaurant
2225 Lagro Rd., Marion, IN
765-664-3937
The Train Station Pancake House
406 E 4th St, Marion, IN
765-573-4121
Tu Your Door Pizza
206 S Branson St, Marion, IN
765-664-2298
Wendys
6252 State Road 18 East, Marion, IN
1223 N. Wabash Ave., Marion, IN
1410 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
Wings Etc.
1508 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN
765-573-5831
Yamato Steakhouse
506 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN
765-668-8880

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost to attend Grandparents Day is $15/guest. Students do not have to pay. Please pre-register online.
Grandparents will be invited to park in the Center Hall and Phillippe Performing Arts Center parking lots. There will be signs on campus directing you to the parking areas.
Yes! We will have golf carts running throughout the day to help get you from point A to point B. Just step outside of whatever building you are in and flag one down. Our volunteers love to provide the golf cart shuttles!
No, unfortunately not. We have a certain number of days that we have to have classes and so we cannot cancel. We also believe that being a part of the campus on a regular day is part of what makes Grandparents Day so awesome!
Yes! We encourage you to sit with your student! This continues to be one of the most special times of the day. There is nothing like worshipping alongside your college student!
Yes! We simply ask that you communicate your desire to attend class with your student. That way, the student can discuss that with the faculty member to make sure that there is room for everyone in the classroom.
No. The day is your own! We want to create the space for you to interact with your student. Feel free to pick and choose what items on the schedule that you would like to participate in!
Yes! Your lunch ticket will work in either the banquet rooms or Baldwin dining room. Also, your student can use their ID to eat in either location. (Tip…if you are pressed for time…the line in the banquet rooms is often faster and easier to navigate than the regular dining room.
Yes. We encourage family members and friends to attend with the grandparents. We do ask that each person that attends completes the registration so that we know how many people will be attending.
We usually have approximately 600 guests that day. It is one of the most fun days to be on campus!

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