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    Check back here for the 2023 Family Weekend schedule in early March. In the meantime, feel free to explore last year’s Family Weekend event schedule!

2022 Schedule of Events

THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
CORPS OF CADETS

Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Ring Day

10 A.M. - 5:45 P.M. | Hall of Champions - Kyle Field

Celebrating over 6500 Aggies receiving their Aggie Rings and reaching a significant academic milestone. Aggie Ring Day details will be made available the week of February 21.

Sponsored by the Association of Former Students

Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Ring Day

10 A.M. - 5:45 P.M.| Hall of Champions - Kyle Field

Celebrating over 6500 Aggies receiving their Aggie Rings and reaching a significant academic milestone. Aggie Ring Day details will be made available the week of February 21.

Sponsored by the Association of Former Students


Track and Field vs Texas A&M Team Invitational

TBA | E.B. Cushing Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at E.B Cushing Stadium Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th.


Aggie Mom Boutique

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Memorial Student Center 2nd Floor

Aggie Mom boutique will be held Friday and Saturday during family weekend at the MSC. Many Aggie Mom clubs will sell Aggie items and crafts. You will find a huge selection of everything Aggie including, clothing, boots, jewelry, glassware and more. You will find many unique, one of a kind Aggie items for sale. We will also have many Aggie Mom clubs participating in our Raffle section where you can purchase a chance to win some amazing items.

Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club


TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale

5:00 - 7:00 PM | Across from Lot 100c on John Kimbrough Blvd., near the AgriLife Center

TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale is here! There will be annuals, perennials, houseplants, succulents, trees, and shrubs - a huge assortment of beautiful plants ready for your home to look its best this summer!


Softball vs LSU

6:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

Purchase tickets for this event


Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Review

6:00 PM | Simpson Drill Field

The Corps of Cadets will recognize distinguished units for outstanding performance and will conduct a formal review for family members and friends.


Fish Fest

6:25 - 9:25 PM | Kyle Field Plaza

Fish Fest is the official freshman class tradition here at Texas A&M University. It will be an exciting evening filled with Class of '25 12th Man Tradition Towels that class members can buy, food for all, music, and entertainment. Fish Fest strives to unite the freshman class and transition them towards success in their sophomore year and onward.


Baseball vs Kentucky

6:30 PM | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field at Bluebell Park.

Purchase tickets for this event


Freudian Slip Improv Show

7:00 PM | Rudder Forum

Come join Texas A&M's one and only improv comedy troupe, Freudian Slip, for a night full of laughs at Rudder Forum! Doors open at 6:30 pm and tickets are are available at the MSC Box Office or on their website. For more information about our organization follow us @fslip_tamu or check out our website.

Purchase tickets for this event


PBR Boot Barn Classic in Aggieland

8:00 PM | Reed Arena

PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s top bull riders and best bovine athletes, are bucking into Aggieland! The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) will bring the 2022 Aggieland Classic to Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University April 8 and 9.

The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is the top expansion series of the PBR.  Featuring some of the best athletes of the sport going head to head with the fiercest bulls in the country. The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and edge of your seat action that fans have come to expect from the World leader in the sport of bull riding.

The PBR is NOT a rodeo format – it’s two hours of pyro, music and the most intense bull riding action the world has to offer, filled with heart-pounding, bone-crushing action, and a star studded line up of the world’s best riders and animal athletes.

Purchase tickets for this event


Family Weekend Yell Practice

10:00 PM | Kyle Field

Join the Yell Leaders and Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band as you experience a Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice!

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs

Track and Field vs Texas A&M Team Invitational

TBA | E.B. Cushing Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at E.B Cushing Stadium Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th.


Men's Golf vs The Aggie Invitational

TBA | Traditions Club

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at the Traditions Club.


Brazos Valley Farmers' Market Association

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 500 N Main St. - Downtown Bryan

This is our weekly farmers' market. With 30-40 vendors expected, you'll be able to find an excellent selection of locally grown vegetables, grass fed meats and eggs, local honey, jams, jellies, salsas, baked goods and prepared foods, plus artisan items, all from local farmers and producers. We are family friendly, pet friendly, and free to attends. We'll also have live music and food trucks weather permitting.

Sponsored by the Brazos Valley Farmers' Market Association


37th Annual Rock the CASA 5K

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1503 Athens Drive College Station, TX 77840

The women of Kappa Alpha Theta at Texas A&M University would like to invite you to support us as we host our 37th Annual Rock the CASA 5K Run and Fun Walk benefitting CASA - Voices for Children on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at 8:00 am. The registration link is below and the cost to run is $18 per person!

Register here 


TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Across from Lot 100c on John Kimbrough Blvd., near the AgriLife Center

TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale is here! There will be annuals, perennials, houseplants, succulents, trees, and shrubs - a huge assortment of beautiful plants ready for your home to look its best this summer!


Aggie Band Awards Ceremony

8:30 AM | Rudder Auditorium

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize outstanding cadets during this award ceremony.


LAUNCH & Education Abroad Family Breakfast

9:00 AM | Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB)

Start your Saturday off right with a delicious breakfast provided by Education Abroad and LAUNCH. Chat with professional staff and current students from each area, network with other families, and pop into an information session. The event is free to attend.

Register here by March 30.

Sponsored by Education Abroad and LAUNCH


FRUGAL's Family Weekend Bake Sale

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Rudder Plaza

Grab your family, and come check out all the delicious treats FRUGAL has to offer! The wide selection of homemade, aggie-themed baked goods are sure to delight, and all proceeds will be going to Twin City Mission’s emergency shelter and Domestic Violence Services.


Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Mom Boutique

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Memorial Student Center 2nd Floor

Aggie Mom boutique will be held Friday and Saturday during family weekend at the MSC. Many Aggie Mom clubs will sell Aggie items and crafts. You will find a huge selection of everything Aggie including, clothing, boots, jewelry, glassware and more. You will find many unique, one of a kind Aggie items for sale. We will also have many Aggie Mom clubs participating in our Raffle section where you can purchase a chance to win some amazing items.

Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club


Downtown Street & Art Fair

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Downtown Bryan

The Downtown Street & Art Fair will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature artists from across the region selling their handmade creations. There will be live music, hands on art demonstrations and street performers for your entertainment. Over the last several years, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered arts & culture. This fair continues to build on that by inviting our local artists as well as regional artists to showcase their work. Admission is free and participants are encouraged to spend the day experiencing all the Downtown has to offer.

For more information, visit the Destination Bryan website.

Sponsored by Destination Bryan


Family Weekend Tailgate

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Rec Center Terrace

New Student & Family Programs is excited to invite you to the Aggie Family Tailgate. Join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate. The tailgate will include free food, games, and more!

*Registration is currently full. Check back at the registration link periodically to see if any spots have become available.

Register at tx.ag/fwtailgate

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs


Dine Around Jones Crossing

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Jones Crossing

Join us for Dine Around Jones Crossing as we dine, shop and enjoy samples from businesses and restaurants in Jones Crossing! A variety of other businesses will be there with promotional items, special discounts, and activities! Take a photo with your family with our beautiful backdrop created by Bubblelloon and enjoy live music being performed on the stage in the green area!

Tickets are $15 per adult and $8 for children 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Aggieland Humane Society.

Sponsored by Visit College Station

Purchase tickets for this event


Fish Drill Team Demonstration

11:30 AM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Fish Drill Team will conduct a precision drill demonstration.


Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration

12:00 PM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Ross Volunteer Company will conduct a drill demonstration for family and friends.


CARPOOL/Aggie Wranglers Crawfish Boil

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 8827 Gauge Drive, College Station 77845

CARPOOL and the Aggie Wranglers are teaming up for a crawfish boil and cornhole tournament! The cornhole tournament has an entry fee of $5, and you can purchase tickets for the event in advance or at the door for $30.

Purchase tickets for the event | Purchase an event t-shirt | Purchase a ticket & t-shirt package


Open House at the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

12:00 - 3:00  PM | Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

Visit the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, and view our current exhibitions and displays, including Unexpected Treasures, showcasing highlights from our collections. Among the items on display, a performance dress worn by legendary singer Lydia Mendoza, a 1939 A&M signed football, beautiful artwork, Afrofuturism comic books, and much more! We are located in the center of campus; our main entrance is across from the back entrance of the Academic Building. Inquiries: Dr. Francesca Marini, fmarini@library.tamu.edu


Black Aggie Family BBQ

1:00 PM | Lincoln Recreation Center

The Black Aggie Family BBQ is an annual event hosted by by the Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee and the Black Student Alliance Council. This event is centered around the unity of the Black campus community and their families. During this event there will be dancing, games, music and an introduction to the Blacks organizations on campus. The BBQ is welcome to anyone, so come and join us if you would like to experience Black family culture by partaking in this Block party style event.

RSVP for this event


Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggie

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Rudder 601

Come join the Hispanic Presidents' Council in our Family Weekend event where we celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx Aggies and their families with food, a guest speaker, a special performance, and Lotería inspired by Texas A&M traditions! Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggie is a chance for Hispanic and Latinx Aggies to introduce their family to the environment we have found here in Aggieland with a bilingual introduction to Texas A&M traditions.

¡Ven a conocer al Consejo Hispano del Presidente durante nuestro Fin de Semana Familiar, donde celebraremos nuestros Aggies hispanos y sus familias con comida, un orador invitado, una actuación especial, y lotería inspirada por las tradiciones de Texas A&M! Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggies es una oportunidad para Aggies hispanos y latinx introduzcan a su familia a el ambiente que han encontrado aquí en Aggieland con una introducción bilingüe para las tradiciones de Texas A&M. 

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Maroon vs. White Spring Game

1:00 PM | Kyle Field

Get a glimpse of the Fightin' Texas Aggie football team as they showcase why Texas A&M was able to secure the #1 recruiting class in college football history!

Visit 12thman.com for the most up-to-date information.


Century Square Sip N' Shop

1:00 - 5:00 PM | Century Square

Grab the family and leisurely walk from store to store equipped with Aggie gear and more from College Station’s best boutiques and your favorite brands including Grass Stains Boutique, Onward Reserve, Merge Boutique, Kendra Scott, Lucchese Bootmaker, Galleria, lululemon, and Hemline Boutique. Enjoy live music, a performance from the little wranglers, restaurants on-site, and cold beverages for you to sip on while you shop in-store and stroll the square. This event is free to attend and parking is free in the garage.


Softball vs LSU

2:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

Purchase tickets for this event


Baseball vs Kentucky

3:00 PM | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field at Bluebell Park.

*Walkup tickets only


Lavender Graduation Celebration

6:00 PM | Rudder Theatre

The Lavender Graduation Celebration is a cultural celebration that brings together the entire student body, faculty, staff and former students to recognize, affirm and celebrate the accomplishments for graduating LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students and their allies. The ceremony also recognizes the students' contributions to Texas A&M University. The Lavender Graduation Celebration has been observed during the spring semester at Texas A&M since 2014 and honors those graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of the current calendar year.

A reception for the graduates and their guests will start at 6 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. and include addresses from university administrators, The Association of Former Students, and the Aggie Pride LGBTQ Network, a Constituent Network of The Association of Former Students.

Texas A&M University students graduating during spring, summer or fall 2022 should RSVP  no later than Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Pride Center

RSVP for this event


Soccer vs ULM

6:00 PM | Ellis Field

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field.


Texas A&M Singing Cadet Spring Concert

7:00 PM | Rudder Auditorium

Join us for the annual Family Weekend Singing Cadet Spring Concert!

Sponsored by Texas A&M Choral Activities

Purchase tickets for this event


The Front Porch Live Music

7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Green at Century Square

Enjoy music underneath the twinkling lights on The Green or from the patio of Hopdoddy, Blaze Pizza, Sweet Paris, and PORTERS. Wait times are long for dinner? Order to-go from any of our 13 on-site restaurants and eat on The Green while you listen to live music. Artists’ line-up will include solos + duos made up of students and locals alike who are making their name in our city. With dinner and drinks within arm’s reach, we welcome you to grab your favorite people, take a seat on the turf, take a sip, and enjoy a relaxed night in the heart of College Station.


Dueling Pianos

7:30 - 9:30 PM | Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center

Join New Student & Family programs for a night of music and fun, featuring Howl2Go (Howl at the Moon’s traveling show) dueling pianos! Dueling Pianos is a high-energy show featuring musicians playing two grand pianos. This interactive live music event has something for everyone, and they'll be playing your requests, along with some classics, while you enjoy a selection of appetizers and desserts, as well as a cash bar.

*This event is SOLD OUT

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs


PBR Boot Barn Classic in Aggieland

8:00 PM | Reed Arena

PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s top bull riders and best bovine athletes, are bucking into Aggieland! The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) will bring the 2022 Aggieland Classic to Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University April 8 and 9.

The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is the top expansion series of the PBR.  Featuring some of the best athletes of the sport going head to head with the fiercest bulls in the country. The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and edge of your seat action that fans have come to expect from the World leader in the sport of bull riding.

The PBR is NOT a rodeo format – it’s two hours of pyro, music and the most intense bull riding action the world has to offer, filled with heart-pounding, bone-crushing action, and a star studded line up of the world’s best riders and animal athletes.

Purchase tickets for this event

Men's Golf vs The Aggie Invitational

TBA | Traditions Club

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at the Traditions Club.


Gladiator Dash

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 6250 SH-47 S Bryan, TX 77807

Gladiator Dash is a philanthropic 5K mud run with the purpose of raising money for a local boys and girls home called Still Creek Ranch. This is the Brazos Valley's number one get-dirty race that anyone can start and everyone can finish. It's a chance to join the ranks of the 10,000 Gladiators before you by diving head first into the experience of a lifetime.

Our Gladiator Nation has members ranging from seasoned athletes, couch potatoes, families, and members of student organizations that are all united by their love for our race and our mission. Feel free to check out our website to see more about our race.

Prices vary depending on proximity to the race and other factors, but feel free to check out our registration and sign up today. Are you ready to UNLEASH YOUR INNER GLADIATOR?

Sponsored by One Army Men's Organization


Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony

10:00 AM | Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center

The Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions, and university events. The Buck Weirus Spirt Award Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the award recipients’ achievements with their family, friends, and the Aggie Network. Students receiving this award have received prior notification.

Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities


Hullabaloo at Holleman

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggies & Mentors End-of-Year Banquet

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | MSC 1400

Aggies & Mentors connects current students to former students within the Aggie Network by establishing resourceful mentorships, coordinating large and small scale programs, and perpetuating the traditions and values of Texas A&M University. The End-of-Year Brunch Banquet serves as an opportunity for mentors, mentees, and their families to meet to develop stronger relationships with others in the organization. Members will receive an email to register for this event.


Sunday Sounds

12:00 - 2:00 PM | The Green at Century Square

Enjoy inspirational music on The Green while you brunch at Sweet Paris, Hopdoddy, PORTERS, Mess Waffles, Mo’s Irish Pub, Harvest Coffee, or The Canteen. Or grab your food to-go and grab a seat on the turf picnic style. Afterward explore our multiple boutiques and shopping experiences just steps away from campus.


Softball vs LSU

12:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

Purchase tickets for this event


Men's Tennis vs Ole Miss

1:00 PM | George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center.


Phi Kappa Phi Commencement

2:00 PM | Rudder Theatre

Join faculty and staff in inducting the newest members of Phi Kappa Phi. This will be a hybrid event.

Sponsored by Texas A&M Undergraduate Studies


Men's Tennis vs UTRGV

6:00 PM | George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center.

Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Review

Friday April 8th @ 6:00 PM | Simpson Drill Field

The Corps of Cadets will recognize distinguished units for outstanding performance and will conduct a formal review for family members and friends.


Aggie Band Awards Ceremony

Saturday April 9th @ 8:30 AM | Rudder Auditorium

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize outstanding cadets during this award ceremony.


Fish Drill Team Demonstration

Saturday April 9th @ 11:30 AM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Fish Drill Team will conduct a precision drill demonstration.


Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration

Saturday April 9th @ 12:00 PM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Ross Volunteer Company will conduct a drill demonstration for family and friends.

THURSDAY

Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Ring Day

10 A.M. - 5:45 P.M. | Hall of Champions - Kyle Field

Celebrating over 6500 Aggies receiving their Aggie Rings and reaching a significant academic milestone. Aggie Ring Day details will be made available the week of February 21.

Sponsored by the Association of Former Students

FRIDAY

Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Ring Day

10 A.M. - 5:45 P.M.| Hall of Champions - Kyle Field

Celebrating over 6500 Aggies receiving their Aggie Rings and reaching a significant academic milestone. Aggie Ring Day details will be made available the week of February 21.

Sponsored by the Association of Former Students


Track and Field vs Texas A&M Team Invitational

TBA | E.B. Cushing Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at E.B Cushing Stadium Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th.


Aggie Mom Boutique

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Memorial Student Center 2nd Floor

Aggie Mom boutique will be held Friday and Saturday during family weekend at the MSC. Many Aggie Mom clubs will sell Aggie items and crafts. You will find a huge selection of everything Aggie including, clothing, boots, jewelry, glassware and more. You will find many unique, one of a kind Aggie items for sale. We will also have many Aggie Mom clubs participating in our Raffle section where you can purchase a chance to win some amazing items.

Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club


TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale

5:00 - 7:00 PM | Across from Lot 100c on John Kimbrough Blvd., near the AgriLife Center

TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale is here! There will be annuals, perennials, houseplants, succulents, trees, and shrubs - a huge assortment of beautiful plants ready for your home to look its best this summer!


Softball vs LSU

6:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

Purchase tickets for this event


Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Review

6:00 PM | Simpson Drill Field

The Corps of Cadets will recognize distinguished units for outstanding performance and will conduct a formal review for family members and friends.


Fish Fest

6:25 - 9:25 PM | Kyle Field Plaza

Fish Fest is the official freshman class tradition here at Texas A&M University. It will be an exciting evening filled with Class of '25 12th Man Tradition Towels that class members can buy, food for all, music, and entertainment. Fish Fest strives to unite the freshman class and transition them towards success in their sophomore year and onward.


Baseball vs Kentucky

6:30 PM | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field at Bluebell Park.

Purchase tickets for this event


Freudian Slip Improv Show

7:00 PM | Rudder Forum

Come join Texas A&M's one and only improv comedy troupe, Freudian Slip, for a night full of laughs at Rudder Forum! Doors open at 6:30 pm and tickets are are available at the MSC Box Office or on their website. For more information about our organization follow us @fslip_tamu or check out our website.

Purchase tickets for this event


PBR Boot Barn Classic in Aggieland

8:00 PM | Reed Arena

PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s top bull riders and best bovine athletes, are bucking into Aggieland! The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) will bring the 2022 Aggieland Classic to Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University April 8 and 9.

The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is the top expansion series of the PBR.  Featuring some of the best athletes of the sport going head to head with the fiercest bulls in the country. The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and edge of your seat action that fans have come to expect from the World leader in the sport of bull riding.

The PBR is NOT a rodeo format – it’s two hours of pyro, music and the most intense bull riding action the world has to offer, filled with heart-pounding, bone-crushing action, and a star studded line up of the world’s best riders and animal athletes.

Purchase tickets for this event


Family Weekend Yell Practice

10:00 PM | Kyle Field

Join the Yell Leaders and Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band as you experience a Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice!

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs

SATURDAY

Track and Field vs Texas A&M Team Invitational

TBA | E.B. Cushing Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at E.B Cushing Stadium Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th.


Men's Golf vs The Aggie Invitational

TBA | Traditions Club

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at the Traditions Club.


Brazos Valley Farmers' Market Association

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 500 N Main St. - Downtown Bryan

This is our weekly farmers' market. With 30-40 vendors expected, you'll be able to find an excellent selection of locally grown vegetables, grass fed meats and eggs, local honey, jams, jellies, salsas, baked goods and prepared foods, plus artisan items, all from local farmers and producers. We are family friendly, pet friendly, and free to attends. We'll also have live music and food trucks weather permitting.

Sponsored by the Brazos Valley Farmers' Market Association


37th Annual Rock the CASA 5K

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1503 Athens Drive College Station, TX 77840

The women of Kappa Alpha Theta at Texas A&M University would like to invite you to support us as we host our 37th Annual Rock the CASA 5K Run and Fun Walk benefitting CASA - Voices for Children on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at 8:00 am. The registration link is below and the cost to run is $18 per person!

Register here 


TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Across from Lot 100c on John Kimbrough Blvd., near the AgriLife Center

TAMU Horticulture Club’s Spring Plant Sale is here! There will be annuals, perennials, houseplants, succulents, trees, and shrubs - a huge assortment of beautiful plants ready for your home to look its best this summer!


Aggie Band Awards Ceremony

8:30 AM | Rudder Auditorium

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize outstanding cadets during this award ceremony.


LAUNCH & Education Abroad Family Breakfast

9:00 AM | Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB)

Start your Saturday off right with a delicious breakfast provided by Education Abroad and LAUNCH. Chat with professional staff and current students from each area, network with other families, and pop into an information session. The event is free to attend.

Register here by March 30.

Sponsored by Education Abroad and LAUNCH


FRUGAL's Family Weekend Bake Sale

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Rudder Plaza

Grab your family, and come check out all the delicious treats FRUGAL has to offer! The wide selection of homemade, aggie-themed baked goods are sure to delight, and all proceeds will be going to Twin City Mission’s emergency shelter and Domestic Violence Services.


Hullabaloo at Holleman

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggie Mom Boutique

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Memorial Student Center 2nd Floor

Aggie Mom boutique will be held Friday and Saturday during family weekend at the MSC. Many Aggie Mom clubs will sell Aggie items and crafts. You will find a huge selection of everything Aggie including, clothing, boots, jewelry, glassware and more. You will find many unique, one of a kind Aggie items for sale. We will also have many Aggie Mom clubs participating in our Raffle section where you can purchase a chance to win some amazing items.

Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club


Downtown Street & Art Fair

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Downtown Bryan

The Downtown Street & Art Fair will take place on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature artists from across the region selling their handmade creations. There will be live music, hands on art demonstrations and street performers for your entertainment. Over the last several years, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered arts & culture. This fair continues to build on that by inviting our local artists as well as regional artists to showcase their work. Admission is free and participants are encouraged to spend the day experiencing all the Downtown has to offer.

For more information, visit the Destination Bryan website.

Sponsored by Destination Bryan


Family Weekend Tailgate

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Rec Center Terrace

New Student & Family Programs is excited to invite you to the Aggie Family Tailgate. Join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate. The tailgate will include free food, games, and more!

*Registration is currently full. Check back at the registration link periodically to see if any spots have become available.

Register at tx.ag/fwtailgate

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs


Dine Around Jones Crossing

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Jones Crossing

Join us for Dine Around Jones Crossing as we dine, shop and enjoy samples from businesses and restaurants in Jones Crossing! A variety of other businesses will be there with promotional items, special discounts, and activities! Take a photo with your family with our beautiful backdrop created by Bubblelloon and enjoy live music being performed on the stage in the green area!

Tickets are $15 per adult and $8 for children 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Aggieland Humane Society.

Sponsored by Visit College Station

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Fish Drill Team Demonstration

11:30 AM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Fish Drill Team will conduct a precision drill demonstration.


Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration

12:00 PM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Ross Volunteer Company will conduct a drill demonstration for family and friends.


CARPOOL/Aggie Wranglers Crawfish Boil

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 8827 Gauge Drive, College Station 77845

CARPOOL and the Aggie Wranglers are teaming up for a crawfish boil and cornhole tournament! The cornhole tournament has an entry fee of $5, and you can purchase tickets for the event in advance or at the door for $30.

Purchase tickets for the event | Purchase an event t-shirt | Purchase a ticket & t-shirt package


Open House at the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

12:00 - 3:00  PM | Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

Visit the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, and view our current exhibitions and displays, including Unexpected Treasures, showcasing highlights from our collections. Among the items on display, a performance dress worn by legendary singer Lydia Mendoza, a 1939 A&M signed football, beautiful artwork, Afrofuturism comic books, and much more! We are located in the center of campus; our main entrance is across from the back entrance of the Academic Building. Inquiries: Dr. Francesca Marini, fmarini@library.tamu.edu


Black Aggie Family BBQ

1:00 PM | Lincoln Recreation Center

The Black Aggie Family BBQ is an annual event hosted by by the Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee and the Black Student Alliance Council. This event is centered around the unity of the Black campus community and their families. During this event there will be dancing, games, music and an introduction to the Blacks organizations on campus. The BBQ is welcome to anyone, so come and join us if you would like to experience Black family culture by partaking in this Block party style event.

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Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggie

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Rudder 601

Come join the Hispanic Presidents' Council in our Family Weekend event where we celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx Aggies and their families with food, a guest speaker, a special performance, and Lotería inspired by Texas A&M traditions! Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggie is a chance for Hispanic and Latinx Aggies to introduce their family to the environment we have found here in Aggieland with a bilingual introduction to Texas A&M traditions.

¡Ven a conocer al Consejo Hispano del Presidente durante nuestro Fin de Semana Familiar, donde celebraremos nuestros Aggies hispanos y sus familias con comida, un orador invitado, una actuación especial, y lotería inspirada por las tradiciones de Texas A&M! Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggies es una oportunidad para Aggies hispanos y latinx introduzcan a su familia a el ambiente que han encontrado aquí en Aggieland con una introducción bilingüe para las tradiciones de Texas A&M. 

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Maroon vs. White Spring Game

1:00 PM | Kyle Field

Get a glimpse of the Fightin' Texas Aggie football team as they showcase why Texas A&M was able to secure the #1 recruiting class in college football history!

Visit 12thman.com for the most up-to-date information.


Century Square Sip N' Shop

1:00 - 5:00 PM | Century Square

Grab the family and leisurely walk from store to store equipped with Aggie gear and more from College Station’s best boutiques and your favorite brands including Grass Stains Boutique, Onward Reserve, Merge Boutique, Kendra Scott, Lucchese Bootmaker, Galleria, lululemon, and Hemline Boutique. Enjoy live music, a performance from the little wranglers, restaurants on-site, and cold beverages for you to sip on while you shop in-store and stroll the square. This event is free to attend and parking is free in the garage.


Softball vs LSU

2:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

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Baseball vs Kentucky

3:00 PM | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field at Bluebell Park.

*Walkup tickets only


Lavender Graduation Celebration

6:00 PM | Rudder Theatre

The Lavender Graduation Celebration is a cultural celebration that brings together the entire student body, faculty, staff and former students to recognize, affirm and celebrate the accomplishments for graduating LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students and their allies. The ceremony also recognizes the students' contributions to Texas A&M University. The Lavender Graduation Celebration has been observed during the spring semester at Texas A&M since 2014 and honors those graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of the current calendar year.

A reception for the graduates and their guests will start at 6 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. and include addresses from university administrators, The Association of Former Students, and the Aggie Pride LGBTQ Network, a Constituent Network of The Association of Former Students.

Texas A&M University students graduating during spring, summer or fall 2022 should RSVP  no later than Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Pride Center

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Soccer vs ULM

6:00 PM | Ellis Field

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field.


Texas A&M Singing Cadet Spring Concert

7:00 PM | Rudder Auditorium

Join us for the annual Family Weekend Singing Cadet Spring Concert!

Sponsored by Texas A&M Choral Activities

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The Front Porch Live Music

7:00 - 10:00 PM | The Green at Century Square

Enjoy music underneath the twinkling lights on The Green or from the patio of Hopdoddy, Blaze Pizza, Sweet Paris, and PORTERS. Wait times are long for dinner? Order to-go from any of our 13 on-site restaurants and eat on The Green while you listen to live music. Artists’ line-up will include solos + duos made up of students and locals alike who are making their name in our city. With dinner and drinks within arm’s reach, we welcome you to grab your favorite people, take a seat on the turf, take a sip, and enjoy a relaxed night in the heart of College Station.


Dueling Pianos

7:30 - 9:30 PM | Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center

Join New Student & Family programs for a night of music and fun, featuring Howl2Go (Howl at the Moon’s traveling show) dueling pianos! Dueling Pianos is a high-energy show featuring musicians playing two grand pianos. This interactive live music event has something for everyone, and they'll be playing your requests, along with some classics, while you enjoy a selection of appetizers and desserts, as well as a cash bar.

*This event is SOLD OUT

Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs


PBR Boot Barn Classic in Aggieland

8:00 PM | Reed Arena

PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the world’s top bull riders and best bovine athletes, are bucking into Aggieland! The Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT) will bring the 2022 Aggieland Classic to Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University April 8 and 9.

The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is the top expansion series of the PBR.  Featuring some of the best athletes of the sport going head to head with the fiercest bulls in the country. The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and edge of your seat action that fans have come to expect from the World leader in the sport of bull riding.

The PBR is NOT a rodeo format – it’s two hours of pyro, music and the most intense bull riding action the world has to offer, filled with heart-pounding, bone-crushing action, and a star studded line up of the world’s best riders and animal athletes.

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SUNDAY

Men's Golf vs The Aggie Invitational

TBA | Traditions Club

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at the Traditions Club.


Gladiator Dash

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 6250 SH-47 S Bryan, TX 77807

Gladiator Dash is a philanthropic 5K mud run with the purpose of raising money for a local boys and girls home called Still Creek Ranch. This is the Brazos Valley's number one get-dirty race that anyone can start and everyone can finish. It's a chance to join the ranks of the 10,000 Gladiators before you by diving head first into the experience of a lifetime.

Our Gladiator Nation has members ranging from seasoned athletes, couch potatoes, families, and members of student organizations that are all united by their love for our race and our mission. Feel free to check out our website to see more about our race.

Prices vary depending on proximity to the race and other factors, but feel free to check out our registration and sign up today. Are you ready to UNLEASH YOUR INNER GLADIATOR?

Sponsored by One Army Men's Organization


Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony

10:00 AM | Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center

The Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions, and university events. The Buck Weirus Spirt Award Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the award recipients’ achievements with their family, friends, and the Aggie Network. Students receiving this award have received prior notification.

Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities


Hullabaloo at Holleman

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | The Warehouse at C.C. Creations

The Warehouse at C.C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to “Hullabaloo at Holleman” – a destination event you don’t want to miss! The Warehouse at C.C. Creations currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the Largest Collegiate Retail Store in the WORLD! With 28,750 square feet of retail space, The Warehouse offers thousands of products for every Aggie! The Warehouse's sister store, Maroon U is hosting a MEGA Maroon Tent Sale with up to 50% off select merchandise! There will also be FREE Las Palapas tacos, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 2022 12th Man Towels, special NIL guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD!


Aggies & Mentors End-of-Year Banquet

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | MSC 1400

Aggies & Mentors connects current students to former students within the Aggie Network by establishing resourceful mentorships, coordinating large and small scale programs, and perpetuating the traditions and values of Texas A&M University. The End-of-Year Brunch Banquet serves as an opportunity for mentors, mentees, and their families to meet to develop stronger relationships with others in the organization. Members will receive an email to register for this event.


Sunday Sounds

12:00 - 2:00 PM | The Green at Century Square

Enjoy inspirational music on The Green while you brunch at Sweet Paris, Hopdoddy, PORTERS, Mess Waffles, Mo’s Irish Pub, Harvest Coffee, or The Canteen. Or grab your food to-go and grab a seat on the turf picnic style. Afterward explore our multiple boutiques and shopping experiences just steps away from campus.


Softball vs LSU

12:00 PM | Davis Diamond Softball Stadium

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Davis Diamond Softball Stadium.

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Men's Tennis vs Ole Miss

1:00 PM | George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center.


Phi Kappa Phi Commencement

2:00 PM | Rudder Theatre

Join faculty and staff in inducting the newest members of Phi Kappa Phi. This will be a hybrid event.

Sponsored by Texas A&M Undergraduate Studies


Men's Tennis vs UTRGV

6:00 PM | George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center

Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at George P. Mitchell 40 Outdoor Tennis Center.

CORPS OF CADETS

Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Review

Friday April 8th @ 6:00 PM | Simpson Drill Field

The Corps of Cadets will recognize distinguished units for outstanding performance and will conduct a formal review for family members and friends.


Aggie Band Awards Ceremony

Saturday April 9th @ 8:30 AM | Rudder Auditorium

The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize outstanding cadets during this award ceremony.


Fish Drill Team Demonstration

Saturday April 9th @ 11:30 AM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Fish Drill Team will conduct a precision drill demonstration.


Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration

Saturday April 9th @ 12:00 PM | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle

The Ross Volunteer Company will conduct a drill demonstration for family and friends.

Sponsors & Partners

Texas A&M Family Weekend works closely with several sponsors and partners each year. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities for Family Weekend please contact us at familyprograms@tamu.edu.

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