Family Weekend

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Family Weekend 2026, October 30 - November 1.

Family Weekend is coming back in 2026 and we want you to be a part of it. The family-focused weekend will be October 30 - November 1, 2026. Enjoy three days full of activities for the whole family and share your Bronco spirit. More details will be coming soon so make sure your add Family Weekend to your calendar today.

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A WMU baseball player and his family on the field.

Schedule of events

Family Weekend 2026 is currently being planned. Times and locations are subject to change.

Friday, Oct. 30

Welcome Check-In and Swag Pickup

5 - 8 p.m.
Student Center

Family Bash and Silent Auction

5 - 8 p.m.
Student Center

Family 360° Photo Booth and SC Photobooth

5 – 8 p.m.
Student Center Lobby

Live Music – DJ & Social Lounge

5 – 8 p.m.
Gathering Stairs

Opening Speech: President Speaks

6 p.m.
Student Center

Stuff-a-Plush/ T-Shirt Making Activity

8 p.m.
Student Center

Food Trucks

5 - 10 p.m.
Location TBD

Additional cost required

VR Reality & Flight Simulator – open to families

5 – 7 p.m.
University Library

Game On! - game room open to families

5 - 8 p.m.
Student Center Game Room

Open Rec

5 - 8 p.m.
Student Recreation Center

Halloween Escape Rooms and Glow Night

8 - 10 p.m.
Sangren Mall

Decorate a Hat!

5 p.m. - TBD
Student Center

Additional cost required

Saturday, Oct. 31

Breakfast TBD

9 – 11 a.m.
TBD

Additional cost required

Historical Walking Tour

10 - 11 a.m.
TBD

Family Tailgate

9 – 11:30 a.m.
TBD

WMU Football Game (Family Section)

TBD
Waldo Stadium

Additional cost required

GSA Novelty

3 - 5 p.m.
TBD

WMU Afterparty

7 p.m.
TBD

Comedy Show

7 p.m.
Miller Auditorium

Trivia in Hou Jia

8 - 10 p.m.
Hou Jia

Lawson skate

8 p.m.
Lawson Arena

Sunday, Nov. 1

Family Brunch and Talent Show

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
TBD

Painting/Craft Activity

11 a.m. – noon
TBD

Open Rec: Family Basketball or Pickleball

noon - 2 p.m.
Student Recreation Center

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