People around campus soon might look a little younger than usual.

Not to worry & this weekend marks the Residence Hall Association’s annual Lil’ Sibs weekend, a free event that has taken place for more than 20 years.

Kathy Broughton, a sophomore industrial engineering major and RHA programming vice president, said it’s a time for people to “have a family-oriented bonding experience.”

“It’s geared for kids of all ages, for post-toddler through the college years,” she said. “It depends how young you feel at heart.”

Normal residence hall check-in policies will be altered: Guests will be required to wear tags containing their emergency contacts and the name of their sibling.

“We will have more activities this year and different events,” Broughton said.

Festivities will begin tonight with a sock hop from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Grant Towers basement, featuring music and hosts John Ugolini, a visual communication major and Alex Fernandez, a corporate communication major.

The Campus Activities Board will host Casino Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.

Saturday’s big event is the Carnival Cove from noon to 3 p.m. at Central Park, located between Douglas, Grant and Stevenson halls. The carnival will include Miller’s Petting Zoo, inflatable games, a moonwalk, Ellie the Elephant and Winston the Whale.

“Ellie the Elephant has a nose which is like a slide,” Broughton said. “Winston the Whale is an obstacle course.”

And if that’s not enough, the carnival also will include a barbeque, booths, face-paint, tattoos and games, such as a ring toss and tug-of-war. Each game will cost 10 cents a ticket, and proceeds will go to Children’s Miracle Network.

Local bands also will play in a “Battle of the Bands” at the north end of Central Park.

Later in the evening, Stevenson’s New Orleans Room will be open from 8 to 11 p.m., boasting ping-pong, pool, darts and the “world’s most comfortable chair.”

“It’s a fun-filled weekend,” Broughton said. “It’s for the whole family.”