Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
September 20-22, 2024
Updated September 4, 2024
9 AM - 4 PM
Kentucky Museum
Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.
11 AM
E.A. Diddle Arena
Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID!
6 PM
Nick Denes Field
Fall WKU Baseball means free admission for all families! Come out and support Hilltopper Baseball!
7 PM
E.A. Diddle Arena
Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID!
7-9 PM
Martens Alumni Center
Join our Student Alumni Ambassadors for a spooky-good ghost tour of campus, inspired by the work of WKU alumni Dr. Tamela Smith. Bring the family and learn more about the history of ghosts on campus!
Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu or (270)745-2586.
9 AM - 4 PM
Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.
9-11 AM
- Potter College of Arts & Letters - Jody Richards Hall Atrium
- College of Health and Human Services - Academic Complex Front Lobby
- Ogden College of Science and Engineering - Ogden College Hall First Floor Lobby
- Gordon Ford College of Business - Grise Hall Back Lawn
- College of Education and Behavioral Science - Gary Ransdell Hall Student Success Center
Visit your student's college and meet the Dean and faculty, plus tour the facilities your student visits daily!
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Downing Student Union 2041
Join us for a VIP tour of ISEC, the Intercultural Student Engagement Center! ISEC is the hub for students of color at WKU. Learn about our services, meet the staff, and learn how you can support our center. Brunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Kiria Braden, kiria.braden@wku.edu
1:30 PM
E.A. Diddle Arena
Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID!
12:00-1:30 PM
Alumni Tent on South Lawn
Join WKU Alumni for pre-tailgating drinks, snacks, and some exciting photo opportunities! The first 150 families to arrive will receive free beverage/snack tickets, exclusive event stickers, and more!
Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu, (270)745-2586.
1:30-3:00 PM
Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center
WKU Student Publications invites students and their families to an open house prior to tailgating. Students and their families of the College Heights Herald, Talisman, Student Publications Advertising, and Cherry Creative are all invited!
2:30-5:30 PM
$15 Per Tailgate Ticket
South Lawn
Bring the family and enjoy campus tailgating under the big tents on South Lawn! A tailgate ticket gives you access to participating food trucks exclusively reserved for Parent and Family Tailgate, plus soft drinks and a dessert under the tent. You can also mingle with President Timothy C. Caboni, and enjoy yard games and family photo opportunities.
*Please include your WKU student in your meal ticket purchase.
4-7 PM
DSU Nite Class, located behind the food court in Downing Student Union
Join us for a unique and inclusive experience at the NJAC Sensory-Friendly Tailgate, hosted by TRIO SSS-D, SARC, and KAP!
Designed with neurodiverse individuals in mind, this event offers a relaxed and supportive environment where everyone can enjoy the excitement of WKU's Parent and Family Weekend. The Tailgate will feature sensory-friendly activities, calming spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere there celebrates diversity and inclusion. Come connect with peers, enjoy some great food, and be part of a community that values and supports all students.
Contact: Mr. Jimmie Martin, jimmie.martin@wku.edu
6 PM
Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium
Game tickets are $10 each and must be purchased separately at the link provided below.
- The $10 promo is ONLY available through the provided link.
- Students are allowed free entry to the football game with a student ID; HOWEVER, if a student wishes to have a reserved seat with family members, a ticket must be purchased. Students entering the game for free should sit in the reserved student sections only.
2-3 PM
Hardin Planetarium | 1501 State Street
Admission is FREE! Museum doors open at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit wku.edu/hardinplanetarium.
4 PM
First Christian Church | 1106 State Street
Support the WKU Music Department and WKU Chorale with an afternoon of music by Bennett, Morley, Brahams, Holst, Britten, LaBarr, Garrett, and others. Admission is FREE!
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Other Events Around Town
Bowling Green, Kentucky is a vibrant city full of things to do. If you find yourself with some extra time during Parent & Family Weekend, check out what is going on around town!
Southern Tripper: Best Things to Do in Bowling Green
Crazy Family Adventure: Bowling Green
For more information about Parent & Family Weekend, contact Ginny Hensley, ginny.hensley@wku.edu
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