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Family Weekend 2026
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Family Weekend is your chance to experience Â鶹ֱ²¥ the way your student does. Spend time on campus meeting the faculty and staff who help shape their college experience, sit in on a class, explore academic and extracurricular opportunities, share a meal together, cheer on the Lynx at an athletic competition, and enjoy some of Â鶹ֱ²¥' favorite traditions. Whether this is your first time visiting campus or you are a seasoned Â鶹ֱ²¥ family, the weekend offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your student, meet other families, and get a deeper appreciation for the vibrant community they call home. While we are still putting the finishing touches on the full schedule, here is a quick look at some of what is in store for Family Weekend 2026!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Greetings and Weekend Information
Burrow Hall Lobby
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Obtain schedules for the weekend and get campus information. Staff will be present to answer any questions you may have upon arrival.
Women’s Golf Team at the Lee and Joe Duncan Â鶹ֱ²¥ Invitational
The Links at Audubon
9:00 a.m.
Observatory Open House
Observatory, Â鶹ֱ²¥ Tower
9:00 -11:00 p.m.
Weather permitting, come view the nearly full moon and other celestial delights with telescopes.
Attend a Â鶹ֱ²¥ College Class
Various Classes
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit Burrow Hall Lobby Check-In for information on availability and location of classes open to families.
Seams: Work by the Metal Museum Staff
Â鶹ֱ²¥ College, Clough-Hanson Gallery
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Clough-Hanson Gallery takes a moment to spotlight the work of the people behind the museum. Organized by Metal Museum apprentices Alexandra Rose and Nina Yao, this exhibition features a range of multimedia work by staff from across the museum's departments.
Jummah Prayer
Room 031, The Paul Barret Jr. Library
1:00 - 2:00 pm
The Muslim Student Association invites you to join us for weekly Friday Jummah prayers on campus. This event provides an accessible space on campus for community members to gather and attend Friday congregational prayers. Everyone is welcome!
Mertie W. Buckman International Internship
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Recipients of the Mertie W. Buckman International Internships will share their stories of being abroad.
Baseball Red vs. Black Scrimmage
Stauffer Field at Irwin Lainoff Stadium at Fargason Fields
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
HPA Info Session
Barret 051, Paul Barret, Jr. Library
3:30 p.m.
Discover how our advising services help students navigate a successful path to professional schools and learn about the success of our students.
Department Open Houses
Various Campus Locations
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the programs and opportunities available to your student. Participating departments will be announced closer to Family Weekend. Please check back for updates or consult the Family Weekend program upon arrival for a complete list of open departments and locations.
Campus Tours
Meet at Diehl Court in front of Burrow Hall
4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a campus tour of campus led by our college archivist, Bill Short ’71 and Â鶹ֱ²¥ College Ambassadors.
Family Dinner
Catherine Burrow Refectory
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
You can choose to have a family dinner in the Refectory ($11.74 per person paid at the door, credit card only) or have dinner on your own at one of Memphis’ many fantastic restaurants.
Kappa Delta All Sing 2026
Mallory Gymnasium (Venue opens at 6:00 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Annual philanthropy event raising money for Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) through Â鶹ֱ²¥ Kappa Delta Singing/Dancing competition among the student organizations on campus! Everyone is welcome so please bring your friends and family for a fun night! Tickets are $7.00 on Friday in the Catherine Burrow Refectory during lunch or $10.00 at the door on Friday evening.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Women’s Golf Team at the Lee and Joe Duncan Â鶹ֱ²¥ Invitational
The Links at Audubon
9:00 a.m.
BackBeat Memphis Mojo Tour
Departs and Returns from West Campus Parking Lot (near Â鶹ֱ²¥ Bookstore)
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
This highly rated bus tour combines live music, comedy, and narration to create a unique
adventure through Memphis’ musical heritage. Departs and returns from West Campus parking
lot. Reservation required: $25 per person.
Men’s Lacrosse Scrimmage
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Softball Red vs. Black Scrimmage
Softball Field at Fargason Fields
9:30 a.m.
Business and Economics International Internships
Room 110, Buckman Hall
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Recipients of the Theodore W. Eckels International Business Internships, the Wafsky Iskander International Internships, and the Morelle Legg International Internships will share their stories of being abroad and share the process for applying. Light breakfast provided.
IFC Lodge Open Houses
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Students, families, and guests are invited to visit the IFC Lodges for individual chapter-hosted experiences featuring food, music, and time to connect. Lodge houses and porches will be open. This event is BYOB for guests age 21 and older; IDs will be checked and wristbands issued.
Theodore William Eckels International Practicum for Art and Art History
Room 110, Buckman Hall
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Recipients of the Theodore W. Eckels International Practicum in Art and Art History will share stories of their experiences abroad and share the application process.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Swim & Dive Meet vs. Millsaps
Alburty Pool, Bryan Campus Life Center
11:00 a.m.
Internships, Fellowships, and Study Abroad
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Staff will discuss exciting opportunities for domestic and international experiences beyond the classroom, including internships, fellowships, and study abroad.
Women’s Lacrosse Red vs. Black Scrimmage
Mason Field at Fargason Fields
11:00 a.m.
Seams: Work by the Metal Museum Staff
Â鶹ֱ²¥ College, Clough-Hanson Gallery
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Clough-Hanson Gallery takes a moment to spotlight the work of the people behind the museum. Organized by Metal Museum apprentices Alexandra Rose and Nina Yao, this exhibition features a range of multimedia work by staff from across the museum's departments.
Legacy Families Tailgate
Southeast End of Crain Field
12:30 p.m.
Our Alumni Relations team invites our Â鶹ֱ²¥ alumni who have children and/or grandchildren who are current Â鶹ֱ²¥ students to be our guests at CajunFest with complimentary tickets. Advance registration is required with check-in at the alumni tent at Crain Field. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus and know you will enjoy meeting and visiting with other alumni and their students.
CajunFest
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Cost is $20 per person (including Â鶹ֱ²¥ students) and $10 for children 12 and under. Join us for an afternoon of Â鶹ֱ²¥ spirit, Southern hospitality, and delicious Cajun flavor. Whether you are a student, alum, parent, or friend of the College, CajunFest is a can’t-miss Â鶹ֱ²¥ tradition that perfectly captures what makes this community so special.
**Limited Number of Tickets Available**
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Football vs. Maryville
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
1:00 p.m.
Halftime Tribute: Championship Spotlight
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Join us at halftime as we celebrate the Â鶹ֱ²¥ teams and student-athletes who earned regular-season or conference championships and received invitations to compete in NCAA tournaments. Help us recognize their outstanding achievements and cheer on our Lynx champions!
Campus Tours
Meet at Diehl Court
2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a campus tour of campus led by our college archivist, Bill Short ’71 and Â鶹ֱ²¥ College Ambassadors.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Catholic Mass
Hassel Performance Hall in Tuthill Hall
9:00 - 10:00 am
Join the Catholic Student Association for mass this Sunday
Baseball Red vs. Black Scrimmage
Stauffer Field at Irwin Lainoff Stadium at Fargason Fields
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
Catherine Burrow Refectory
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$9.58 per person, paid at the door, credit card only.
Parking & Campus Traffic
The West Campus lot will open for Family Weekend parking at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and remain open through the conclusion of KD All-Sing. On Saturday, the lot will be available from 9:00 a.m. through the conclusion of the football game.
On Saturday, North Lane between Crain Field and The Bryan Campus Life Center will close to traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m. To access the east side of campus, please enter through the Â鶹ֱ²¥ gate.
View the campus map for parking locations and campus entrances.