Family Weekend

October 9-11, 2026

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Texas Woman’s University extends a hearty welcome and invitation to TWU students and their families and friends to attend Family Weekend on October 9-11, 2026. Participation in Family Weekend is optional and free for TWU students and any guests 5 years old and younger. Registration is required to attend.

The fun begins with open house events, exhibition tours, TWU athletic games, a Family Weekend Reception, a Texas BBQ tailgate party, fun activities, and more!

Family Weekend attendees will receive a Family Weekend t-shirt, a tote bag, and other TWU swag. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the TWU Bookstore and enter a drawing for a chance to win TWU merch on October 9th & 10th.

Registration and ticket purchase deadline is Sunday, September 27th at 12:00 AM. No refunds will be issued after Friday, September 25th, at 5 pm. There will not be any on-site registration or purchases. Registration and ticket purchase is handled entirely online.

The fee for adults (13 and older) is $55
The fee for guests ages 6-12 is $45
TWU Students register for free

Save the date and make your plans to register when registration opens on June 5th!

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Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 9

Time	Event
6 a.m.-10 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
9 a.m.-5 p.m.	TWU Campus Store Open Brackenridge Hall, 1st Floor Those who shop at the Campus Bookstore can enter a drawing to win TWU merch! The drawing happens at 4:30 pm. Good luck!
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.	Starbucks Coffee Blagg-Huey Library, 1st Floor
7 a.m.-10 p.m. 9-11 a.m. (Open House)	Blagg-Huey Library Open Blagg-Huey Library OPEN HOUSE: Tour the library and learn about new featured collections and resources! The library will also host a tabling event that offers snacks, swag, and fun! Come and go.
10 a.m.- 5p.m.	Gaming Lounge Fitness & Recreation Center Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
10 a.m.- 5p.m.	Billiards & Game Room Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 1st Floor Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
9 a.m.-3 p.m.	Dream Big Alumni Exhibition Visual Arts Building Take time to appreciate TWU art by touring the art gallery exhibition. Come and go.
10 a.m.-Noon	Family Weekend Check-in Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Suite 1600 TWU families and students check in at the second-floor lobby and pick up your Family Weekend shirts and schedules.
2-4 p.m.	Health Science Open House *Pioneer Hall* The Institute for Women’s Health and Kinesiology welcomes you to an open house where you can meet the staff, learn about their services and resources, and enjoy swag while supplies last! Come and go.
2-4:30 p.m.	Afternoon Family Weekend Check-in Student Union at Hubbard Hall TWU families and students who arrive in the afternoon can check in at the second-floor lobby and pick up your Family Weekend shirts and schedules.
3-5 p.m.	Student Health and Wellness Clinics Open House Jones Hall Come tour Jones Hall and attend a service and resource fair, hosted by Student Health Services, Counseling & Psychology Services, and the Dental Hygiene Clinic. Come and go.
3-5 p.m.	Career Connections Open House Brackenridge Hall Take a tour at the Career Connections Center, meet staff, and learn about available services and resources! Come and go.
3-5 p.m.	Health & Wellbeing Initiative Open House Brackenridge Hall Come tour the Office of Health & Wellbeing Initiative, meet staff, learn about services, resources, and student opportunities! Come and go.
3-5 p.m.	Minerva's Market Open House Brackenridge Hall Take a tour of the Minerva’s Market, which provides current TWU students with fresh and non-perishable foods and needed items. Learn about services, resources, and donation opportunities.
3-5 p.m.	Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall Tour Old Main Tour the gallery and discover the remarkable women who shaped Texas history and explore the stories of those who continue to open doors for women’s leadership and civic participation. Open hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Guided tours are provided at the beginning of each hour between 3-5 pm.
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Military & Veteran Family Reception Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southeast Ballroom Celebrating military and veteran families! This reception honors the service of our students and their loved ones and offers an opportunity for them to connect. Light refreshments are provided. Sponsored by CARE.
4:30-6 p.m.	Family Weekend Reception Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southwest Ballroom Join us for a welcome reception and help us kick off Family Weekend in style! Meet staff, faculty, students and other TWU families. Light refreshments provided.
6-7 p.m.	TWU Volleyball vs St. Edward's Pioneer Hall Come cheer on our Pioneers as they face St. Edward’s! Free with Family Weekend wristbands. Be sure to adhere to our clear bag policy for all Athletics events.
7-9 p.m.	Family Feud: Maroon & White Edition Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Bridges Auditorium Gather your family and friends and prepare to battle it out at Family Feud! Enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia and treats!

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Saturday, October 10

Time	Event
8 a.m.-6 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
9 a.m.-5 p.m.	TWU Campus Store Open Brackenridge Hall, 1st Floor Those who shop at the Campus Bookstore can enter a drawing to win TWU merch! The drawing happens at 1:30 pm. Good luck!
9 a.m.-3 p.m.	Starbucks Coffee Blagg-Huey Library, 1st Floor
10 a.m.-5 p.m.	Gaming Lounge Fitness & Recreation Center Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
10 a.m.-5 p.m.	Billiards & Game Room Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 1st Floor Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
9-11 a.m.	Late Family Weekend Check-In Student Union at Hubbard Hall Families and students who haven’t checked-in on Friday can check in at Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 2nd floor.
9:30-11 a.m.	Family Games Hubbard Hall Lawn Come enjoy a fun-filled morning of outdoor, yard games with other TWU students and their families! Bubbles, beverages, and treats while supplies last! Hosted by the Pioneer Involvement Team.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Texas BBQ Tailgate Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southwest Ballroom Wear your Family Weekend t-shirt and TWU gear! Join the pre-game celebration and enjoy a barbecue “cook-out” lunch buffet, music, and a visit from Oakley, TWU mascot, and the TWU dance team!
2-3 p.m.	TWU Volleyball vs. St. Mary's Pioneer Hall Come cheer on our Pioneers as they face St. Mary’s! Free with Family Weekend wristbands. Be sure to adhere to our clear bag policy for all Athletics events.
5-7 p.m.	TWU's Got Talent Hubbard Hall - Bernice Abreo Fischer Amphitheater Get ready for a night of unforgettable performances at the Pioneer Talent Show for 2026, Showcasing the incredible skills and creativity of our students!
6-7:30 p.m.	Haunted History: Campus Stories from the Archives Blagg-Huey Library Long before a college stood on the hill, stories circulated of mysterious hauntings—a specter wandering the grounds, strange lights along old wagon ruts, a ghostly doe watching over the Little Chapel in-the-Woods, and unexplained footsteps echoing through old Dorm Row. Join University Archives for a spooktacular evening of ghost stories, campus legends, and haunting lore.

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Sunday, October 11

Time	Event
10-11 a.m.	Self-Reflection and Chapel Service Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Enjoy self-reflection at the TWU Gardens or a chapel service at the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods with your student or alone for a quiet morning exercise.
10 a.m.-1 a.m.	Blagg Huey Library Open Check out all the library has to offer!
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.	Brunch TWU Dining Hall Wrap up Family Weekend on campus with the perfect Sunday Brunch in the Dining Hall! Cost for Brunch is separate from registration and is $11.05 (+ tax) per person.
11 a.m.-Noon	Revitalize with Yoga TWU Gardens, near Fitness & Recreation Come stretch and revitalize your body with a TWU Yoga instructor! This is a great way to wake yourself up for the day!
Noon-3 p.m.	Self-Guided Tour: Dr. Betty Myers Butterfly Garden & Carrol Abbot Wildflower Sanctuary Take a self-guided tour through the butterfly and wildflower gardens, which is a great pastime to enjoy nature with ease and take photos with your family and friends.
2-10 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
Various	31 Days of Denton Halloween For all 31 days of October, Denton has pulled together an exciting lineup of activities. Grab some themed food and drinks, or just stroll around and take in the spooky vibes. Check out dentonhalloween.com for all of the options.

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Have questions? Contact the Center for Student Involvement or call 940-898-3626.

Page last updated 11:03 AM, September 29, 2026