We hope you and your Longhorn enjoy celebrating campus life and all that UT has to offer. The weekend schedule is divided into two sections:
- Celebrating Campus includes Family Weekend events and Additional Activities On and Around the Forty Acres
- Celebrating The Arts Arts & Nature includes UT galleries, museums, tours, student exhibits and wildflowers
Picking Up Your Family Weekend Lanyards* and Printed Schedule*
You (or your student with their UT ID) can pick up your Family Weekend registration materials at the times listed below. Locations to be specified closer to the date.
- Thursday, April 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 14 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 15 | 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Family Weekend lanyards are necessary to access Family Weekend events and can be picked up along with a printed schedule of events that includes a campus map as well as a QR code for easy access to the Family Weekend website details.
*TIP - Avoid the line and have your student bring their UT ID card to pick up your lanyards and schedule when they’re on campus Thursday or Friday. That gives you more time to spend with your Longhorn!
Contact Texas Parents
Email: TexasParents@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-471-2353
Website: http://www.TexasParents.org
Family Weekend 2023 Schedule of Events
All Celebrating Campus and Additional Activities On and Around the Forty Acres are complimentary unless denoted by $. Schedule is subject to change.
Recreational Sports Access
Friday, April 14 | Gregory Gym (GRE)
Check website for hours of operation
Enjoy complimentary access to Gregory Gym and all other RecSports facilities* by showing your Family Weekend lanyard at entry.
*Family Weekend access includes facilities only. It does not include access to additional services or programs such as towels or fitness classes.
Get to Know the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) Open House
Friday, April 14 | 10 a.m. - Noon | William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP) 2.112
The GSC is UT’s Women’s Center and LGBTQIA+ Center. Meet some of the GSC staff, tour the student-centered space and ask any questions you might have about student support, resources or campus climate.
Health Professions Office (HPO) Open House
Friday, April 14, 10 a.m. - Noon. | Painter Hall (PAI) 5.03
The Health Professions Office provides support to all UT students who are planning for a health professions career. From workshops, to walk-ins, to individual coaching, to our annual Health Professions Fair, we provide everything you need to succeed in this path!
Office of Admissions Open House
Friday, April 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Covert Admissions Welcome Center, Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL), Accessible via entrance facing Speedway
If you haven't had a chance to explore the campus, stop in to pick up self-guided tour resources. If your family has a Future Longhorn with admissions questions, the Covert Admissions Welcome Center is the place with the answers!
Texas One Stop Open House
Friday, April 14 | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Main Building (MAI) 1, (Ground Floor of UT Tower)
Located in the heart of campus, stop by and learn how Texas One Stop (TOS) supports students’ financial aid, student billing, registration and student record needs throughout the academic year. Present your Family Weekend lanyard to receive a special Family Weekend give-away!
Texas Career Engagement (TEC) Open House
Friday, April 14 | 1-3 p.m. | Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2nd Floor, 2.236
See how Texas Career Engagement supports the professional pathways of students. Receive a tour of the suite and learn how TCE support students in career exploration, job and internship searching, engaging with employers and supporting advanced degree recipients.
Texas Exes Class Ring Celebration
Friday, April 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Ring Pick-up 4:30-5 p.m. | Ring Celebration Program | UT Tower Steps (MAI)
For Class Ring recipients, there’s no better place to put up their first Hook ‘em with their class ring than in the heart of campus with the Tower in the background! The Ring Celebration is an awesome event, regardless if your Longhorn is getting their ring or not, you’re welcome to join in the celebration.
Texas Hillel Open House
Friday, April 14 | 3-4:30 p.m. | 2105 San Antonio Street
Texas Hillel is the social, cultural and religious center for Jewish students at UT. Texas Hillel invites you to relax with family and friends, meet the Hillel team, tour the building and enjoy light refreshments.
University Co-op Presents: Longhorn Friday Happy Hour on the Drag
Friday, April 14 | 3-5 p.m. | 2246 Guadalupe Street
Hang out in store before all the Friday evening activities on campus and gear up for the Orange-White game on Saturday! Free drinks from Miller Coors for those 21 and older.
UFCU University Branch Welcome Stop (next door to the Co-op)
Friday, April 14 | 3-5 p.m. | 2244 Guadalupe Street
Stop by for a visit, we’ve loved serving Longhorns for 87 years!
Bowling with University Unions
Friday, April 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Texas Union Underground (UNB) 1.120
Put a new spin on an old sport with complimentary glow-in-the-dark bowling on campus!
* NOTE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOWLING: Due to the popularity of bowling in the Union Underground and the limited number of lanes, access will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis for one game per family with a maximum of six bowlers per family.
Family Weekend Marquee Event!
Family Weekend 2023 Celebration Kick-Off Event
Friday, April 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Ricoh Stadium Club, 5th floor, Bellmont Hall (BEL)
This come-and-go event brings the Forty Acres to you in one place. Enjoy Longhorn Lemonade and Cookies as we kick off a great weekend full of activities and fun. Visit with leadership, faculty, staff and student leaders from each of the undergraduate Colleges and Schools, the Division of Student Affairs, campus departments and programs. HOOK ‘EM, Texas Cheer and Pom will be on hand to entertain, pose for pics and get everyone in a Burnt Orange State-of-Mind for an exciting weekend of campus life. Be sure to wear your burnt orange best!
*Please be sure to RSVP for this complimentary event when registering to assist us in getting an accurate count.
Texas Softball vs. Kansas Jayhawks $
Friday, April 14 | 6 p.m. | Red & Charline McCombs Field | 2100 Comal Street
For memorable family time, head over to the Red & Charline McCombs Field for Texas Softball for the first game of a three-game home series against Kansas. If you can’t make Friday, check out the schedule for Saturday and Sunday to cheer on the 2022 Women’s College World Series runner-up as they seek a sweep during Family Weekend!
*Ticket availability is going fast and remains limited so secure your tickets TODAY! General Admission tickets are available for just $6 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by visiting TexasSports.com/Tickets
Movie Night with University Unions
University Unions Blockbuster Film Series Family Weekend Bonus Screening
Friday, April 14 | 7-8:40 p.m.* | Texas Union Theatre (UNB) 2.228
Join University Unions for a special bonus night of their Blockbuster Film Series in honor of Family Weekend. Enjoy a complimentary screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish where Puss realizes he has burned through eight of his nine lives and embarks upon his grandest quest to get those lives back.
*NOTE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE BONUS SCREENING: From 6-6:30 p.m. Family Weekend attendees will form a line at the Texas Union Theatre box office for entry on a first-come, first-served basis. All attendees must wear their Family Weekend lanyards to get in line. Sorry, no saved seats. After 6:30 p.m., access will be through the general public line with seating based on availability. The movie will begin at 7 p.m.
Longhorn Bingo
Friday, April 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Kinsolving Residence Hall (KIN) South Lounge
University Housing and Dining’s Residence Hall Program Team will host its annual Bingo night with light refreshments and prizes. This is a complimentary activity the whole family will enjoy.
Tower Tours
Regrettably, Tower Tours will not be back in time for Family Weekend. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you will enjoy the many other ways available to celebrate UT with your Longhorn.
All Celebrating Campus and Additional Activities On and Around the Forty Acres are complimentary unless denoted by $. Schedule is subject to change.
Recreational Sports Access
Saturday, April 15 and Sunday April 16 | Gregory Gym (GRE)
Check website for hours of operation
Enjoy complimentary access to Gregory Gym and all other RecSports facilities* by showing your Family Weekend lanyard at entry.
*Family Weekend access includes facilities only. It does not include access to additional services or programs such as towels or fitness classes.
Texas Football Orange-White Game Presented by Texas One Fund
Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. Pregame activities begin | 1 p.m. Kick-off | Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium at Campbell-Williams Field
*RSVP through Family Weekend Registration to sit in the Reserved Family Weekend Section wearing your Family Weekend lanyard
Free Admission
NOTE FOR SITTING IN THE FAMILY WEEKEND RESERVED SECTION AT THE GAME:
Texas Athletics has reserved Section 15 for Family Weekend. Your lanyard will give you access to the section. Look for Family Weekend directional signs to and enter on the north end zone side of the stadium at Gate 14. Be sure to check out the Hall of Fame on your way in! Game time is 6 p.m. If you prefer, you are welcome to sit in other areas of the stadium that don’t require your lanyard if space is available.
Texas Athletics’ 'Made in Austin Weekend' features a variety of fan experiences including Bevo Blvd presented by H-E-B, Longhorn City Limits presented by Still Austin Whiskey, Smokey's Midway, and Hook 'Em Hangout all celebrating what makes Austin so unique: live music, specialty food and beverage offerings, live art installations and – most importantly – Longhorn football!
If you plan to sit in the Reserved Family Weekend Section, please be sure to RSVP when registering to assist us in getting an accurate count.
UT Women’s Tennis vs. Baylor
Saturday, April 15 | 11 a.m. | 2100 Comal Street
Head out to the Texas Tennis Center to see the Longhorns battle the Bears.
Bowling with University Unions
Saturday, April 15 | 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. | Texas Union Underground (UNB) 1.120
Put a new spin on an old sport with complimentary glow-in-the-dark bowling on campus!
* NOTE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOWLING: Due to the popularity of bowling in the Union Underground and the limited number of lanes, access will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis for one game per family with a maximum of six bowlers per family.
UT Men’s Tennis vs. TCU
Saturday, April 15 | 2 p.m. | 2100 Comal Street
Head out to the Texas Tennis Center to see the Longhorns take on the Horn Frogs.
Texas Softball vs. Kansas Jayhawks $
Saturday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. | Sunday, April 16, Noon | Red & Charline McCombs Field | 2100 Comal Street
For memorable family time, head over to the Red & Charline McCombs Field for Texas Softball for the remaining games in this home series against Kansas. Come cheer on the 2022 Women’s College World Series runner-up as they seek a sweep during Family Weekend!
*Ticket availability is going fast and remains limited so secure your tickets TODAY! General Admission tickets are available for just $6 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased by visiting TexasSports.com/Tickets
Texas Rowing vs. Michigan
Check back for more details soon.
Tower Tours $
Tower Tours are tentatively scheduled to be back in time for Family Weekend. Please contact the Tower Tours office via email, towertours@universityunions.utexas.edu, for schedule and ticket information. If available, tickets will be $10 per person on a first-come, first-served basis.
Events vary from free to ticketed admittance and are listed alphabetically. Check each listing for details. Schedule is subject to change.
Art Galleries at Black Studies (AGBS)
Friday, April 14 | Noon-5 p.m. | Idea Lab, Gordon-White Building (GWB) 2.204
Friday, April 14, Noon-5 pm. | Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Christian-Green Gallery, Beauford H. Jester Center (JES) 2nd floor, A232
Free admission
Art Galleries at Black Studies at The University of Texas at Austin (AGBS) is the sole on-campus entity dedicated to showcasing the art of Africa and the African Diaspora. Art Galleries at Black Studies is comprised of two principal galleries—Christian-Green Gallery and The Idea Lab—and six project spaces. AGBS is open to all, free of charge, and is committed to fostering feelings of ownership of art and visual culture in diverse audiences.
Blanton Museum of Art $
Friday-Saturday, April 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday, April 16, 1-5 p.m. | Blanton Museum of Art (BMA)
Reduced admission: Parents $10 and students free when wearing your Family Weekend lanyard.
The Blanton showcases art across centuries and continents, from pre-Colombian works to abstract expressionism to film/video. Don’t miss the iconic (and selfie favorite) “Austin” by Ellsworth Kelly!
Butler Opera Center: Les Contes D'Hoffman $
Friday, April 14, 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Sunday, April 16, 4 p.m. | Performing Arts Center (PAC) McCullough Theatre, 2375 Robert Deadman Dr
Admissions: Starting at $10
Tickets: https://bit.ly/FW23LesContesDHoffman
Butler School of Music: Concert Band
Sunday, April 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Bates Recital Hall
Butler School of Music: New Music Ensemble
Saturday, April 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Bates Recital Hall
Ryan Kelly, Director, Marcos Balter, Visiting Composer, Sean Riley, Violin
Butler School of Music: String Project 75th Anniversary Alumni Concert
Friday, April 14 | 7-8 p.m. | Bates Recital Hall
Docent-led Walking Tour of the Public Art Collection
Friday, April 14 | Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. | 24th Street and Speedway, Monochrome for Austin (under the canoes)
Free admission
Join Landmarks for complimentary, guided tours of the award-winning public art collection on campus. Tours are a fun and informative way to learn about popular trends in modern and contemporary art while enjoying the beauty of main campus.
Can’t join a docent-guided tour? Use your smartphone all weekend to access self-guided tours of select outdoor works of art, audio guides, artist videos, Spotify playlists and more. Open the Landmarks Mobile App, https://landmarks.oncell.com/en/index.html.
NOTE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE DOCENT-LED TOUR: Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees must show their Family Weekend lanyard to participate. Plan to arrive no later than ten minutes prior to a tour start time as tours will leave promptly at scheduled times.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center $
Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 4801 La Crosse Ave.
Reduced admission: 50% off of 4 tickets and free for UT students, faculty and staff with their UT ID. Guests must reserve tickets online and use the discount code UTFAMILY.
Just twenty minutes southwest of the Forty Acres, The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a must see. Spend time wandering the trails, strolling through the gardens, or swinging under the trees. Remember to check out the Spring Native Plant Sale and get gardening help from the experts.
Landmarks, The Color Inside
Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 | Prior to sunset, approximately 7:20 p.m. | William C. Powers, Jr., Student Activity Center (WCP)
Free admission
James Turrell’s The Color Inside is open daily and offers a quiet, contemplative space away from the bustle of campus. To access the garden rooftop, take the south elevator in the WCP building to the third floor. April 14-16 reservations for the sunset light sequence have not yet opened. Please check for reservation openings regularly as available dates are added often. If you find reservations have closed, in-person standby seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve and to learn more about viewing the skyscape, go here
The LBJ Presidential Library $
Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admittance at 4pm) | 2313 Red River Street (LBJ)
Admission: Adults $13, Seniors $9, Youth $4 and UT Students free with UT ID
Tickets can be purchased in advance online: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/events/321/list.
The LBJ Presidential Library showcases the life and legacy of President and Mrs. Johnson and is one of only 13 Presidential Libraries nationwide administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. See the two temporary exhibits Lady Bird: Beyond the Wildflowers, telling a broader story of Mrs. Johnson’s impact on her family, the nation and the world through a comprehensive story of her life featuring letters, photographs, clothing and artifacts, and explore the growth of environmentalism in the era of the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon presidencies with The Lorax.
Visual Arts Center (VAC)
Friday, April 14, 5-8 p.m. | Saturday, April 15, Noon-5 p.m. | Art Building (ART) 1st floor
Accessible via entrances on Trinity Street and San Jacinto Boulevard
Free admission
The VAC is a 13,000 square foot gallery located in the College of Fine Arts that serves as a platform for artists, curators and educators to experiment, test ideas and take risks. Stop in during Family Weekend to view the culminating work of over 100 students graduating this year with degrees in Art and Design.