Bruin Family Socials


Attendees at a 2023 social in Westlake Village, CA.

Bruin Family Socials (formerly known as Coffee Socials) are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, these Socials foster connections and relationships within the greater Bruin community.

Bruin Family Socials are hosted on a year-round basis through a variety of activities and locations*. We hope you will consider hosting or participating in an event near you!

*Venue selection at host's discretion. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverage at public venues.

Participant Information

Participants: All UCLA parents and family members* are invited to attend Bruin Family Socials in their local area. Upcoming socials will be included in the calendar below, and current Bruin parents and family members with an event happening near them will also be invited to attend via email.

*Select Bruin Family Socials will also be open to UCLA alumni at the host's discretion.

Host Information

Hosts: Hosting opportunities for Bruin Family Socials are open to all parents and family members of current undergraduate UCLA students. Please take note of the following information before signing up to host a social:

  • Interested hosts should determine a date, time and location for their Bruin Family Social before submitting the host sign-up form.
  • The host sign-up form must be submitted at least four weeks before the event takes place.
  • The Parent & Family Association team will assist with event prep such as participation invitations and providing host materials/resources. Hosts are the day-of contact and responsible for running their event.
  • There are some periods throughout the year when Bruin Family Socials cannot be held due to other University programming and/or Parent & Family Association staff availability. These "blackout" periods for the 2025-26 academic year include: Sept. 15-28; Nov. 3-16; Dec. 15 - Jan. 11; March 30 - April 12

Sign up to host by clicking the button below! Those who sign up to host will receive communication from our office regarding next steps.


For more information about Bruin Family Socials or the UCLA Parent & Family Association, email mybruinis@ucla.edu. You may also view photos from past socials here.

*Please note that all Bruin Family Social events below will default to Pacific Time, regardless of location. To view events in your time zone, select your area from the time zone dropdown menu below.

Events

Coffee Social - Zionsville, IN

Sunday June 22
9:30 P.M. PDT
Salty Cowboy Tequileria
Coffee Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level, Coffe...

Bruin Family Socials – Palmdale, CA

Saturday July 12
10 A.M. PDT
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Palmdale
Bruin Family Socials bring UCLA to neighborhoods across the globe, offering a meaningful way for Bruins to connect on a regional level. These gatherings foster community...

Coffee Social - Del Mar, CA

Saturday July 26
10 A.M. PDT
Del Mar Plaza, Ocean View Deck
Bruin Family Socials are events that bring UCLA to neighborhoods around the world. Providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with one another on a regional level,...

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