Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
September 25-26, 2026
Updated June 3, 2026
More events added often! Ask your student to check with their organizations; they may be hosting events for students and their families.
9 AM - 4 PM
Kentucky Museum (1444 Kentucky St.)
Free Admission!
Open Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.
12-6 PM
Outside Housing & Residence Life Office; Centennial Mall
Families/students who purchased Parent & Family Weekend tshirts and/or tailgate tickets may pick up your order during this time.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kentucky Museum (1444 Kentucky St.)
Free Admission!
Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.
12:00-5:00 PM
South Lawn; Parent & Family Weekend Tailgate Tent
Families/students who purchased Parent & Family Weekend tshirts and/or tailgate tickets may pick up your order during this time.
ORDER FORM COMING SOON!
2:00-5:00 PM
South Lawn
TBD
Bring the family and enjoy campus tailgating under the big tents on South Lawn!
Ticket includes one meal ticket to be used at one of the food trucks exclusively for Parent and Family tailgate ticket holders, plus soft drinks/water, and a dessert.
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6:00 PM
Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium
Promo Code Applied at Checkout
If you plan to have your student sit with you, include them in your ticket purchase.
TICKET LINK COMING SOON!
Check back often for more updates, and sign up on the WKU Parent & Family Portal to receive WKU news and updates directly to your inbox:
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 parentsandfamilies@wku.edu
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