July 31- Aug 3, 2025
We Are One — One Faith • One Love • One Family.
The Grand Gathering for Family, Friends, and Cherished Traditions. The 53rd Annual Thomas Family Reunion is heading to Durham, North Carolina, July 31 – August 3, 2025.
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50
Reunions & Counting Since 1973
15
Cities Visited Across the US
100
Family Members Attend Annually
200
Family Members Across the Country
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
THURSDAY – DAY 1
July 31, 2025 (Early Arrival Kick-Off)
LUNCH DOWNTOWN
11:30 am-1 pm | Goorsha Durham
Black Owned Restaurant
$ Pay-as-you-go ~$10-$20
DOWNTOWN EXPLORATION
1-5 pm | Heritage Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
BULL CITY FOOD TRUCK CRAWL
5-8 pm | Start at Hotel Lobby
$ Pay-as-you-go ~$5-$10
TRIVIA & GAME NIGHT
8:30-11 pm | Hotel Hospitality Room
FRIDAY – DAY 2
Aug 1, 2025
NCCU CHANCELLOR TOUR & LUNCHEON
10 am-1 pm | NCCU campus
Guided tour + catered luncheon hosted by Chancellor Dixon.
RSVP Required: Registration Closed. No seats available
FAMILY COOKOUT & FIELD DAY
4-8 pm | Falls Lake
Light grill bites, sack races, tug-of-war, spades, music, prizes, and much more.
SKATE-A-RAMA
8:45pm-Midnight | Wheels Durham
Late night family skating. All ages welcome.
$ Pay-as-you-go ~$13
SATURDAY – DAY 3
Aug 2, 2025
FAMILY BREAKFAST
8-9:30 am | Hotel Lobby
FRANKIE’S FUN PARK (RALEIGH)
11 am-3 pm | All ages welcome
Go Karts, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and more
$ Pay-as-you-go ~$9 per activity
FAMILY BUSINESS MEETING
All family members invited & welcome
4-5 pm | Hotel Hospitality Room
FAMILY PHOTO + FELLOWSHIP HOUR
5-6 pm | Hotel Lobby
SNEAKER BALL BANQUET
Wear banquet attire + sneakers!
6-10 pm | Hotel Ballroom
SUNDAY – DAY 4
Aug 3, 2025
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
8-9:30 am | Hotel Lobby
WORSHIP SERVICE
10 am | Hotel Ballroom
CHECK OUT & DEPARTURES
12 pm | Official Hotel Checkout Time
Registration Fees
Children (0-4)
$ 0
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- NCCU Chancellor Tour & Luncheon
- Friday Cookout & Field Day
- Saturday & Sunday Breakfast
- Sneaker Ball Banquet
- Select Group Activities
Children (5-11)
$ 50
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- NCCU Chancellor Tour & Luncheon
- Friday Cookout & Field Day
- Saturday & Sunday Breakfast
- Sneaker Ball Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2025 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Adult (12-79)
$ 125
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- NCCU Chancellor Tour & Luncheon
- Friday Cookout & Field Day
- Saturday & Sunday Breakfast
- Sneaker Ball Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2025 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Senior (80+)
$ 0
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- NCCU Chancellor Tour & Luncheon
- Friday Cookout & Field Day
- Saturday & Sunday Breakfast
- Sneaker Ball Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2025 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Get ready for the Thomas Family Reunion! Explore these resources—from booking a hotel to finding answers—so you’re set for an amazing weekend together.
Since 1973, the Thomas Family has come together each and every year to celebrate our bond at our annual reunion. From coast to coast, we’ve explored countless cities, cherished traditions, and created lasting memories along the way. No matter where we gather, one thing’s for sure—we always find a way to have a great time together!
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