Save the date!
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.
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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