Family Weekend Events

Aggie Ring Distribution 
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Distribution is a time for students to celebrate reaching a significant academic milestone and receive the most visible symbol of the Aggie Network: the Aggie Ring. Click here for more information. 

Education Abroad - Taking the Aggie Spirit Globally
10:00 am
Virtual
Join Education Abroad as we explore international opportunities available at Texas A&M during this virtual informational session and Q&A. Is it affordable? Is it safe? Will it delay graduation? Is it worth it? We'll answer these questions and more! Register at tx.ag/AbroadFamilyWeekend 

Texas A&M Track and Field Invitational
E.B. Cushing Stadium, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com.

Aggie Softball vs. Auburn
6:00 pm
Davis Diamond, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
6:30 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Lavender Graduation Celebration
6:30 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 live stream of Lavender Graduation Celebration will take place on social media. 

Family Weekend Drive-in Movie Featuring Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018)
Parking lot opens at 6:30 pm, movie starts at 7:30 pm
Fan Field, $
New Student & Family Programs and MSC Aggie Cinema are excited to host you for a fun, family-friendly movie night in the comfort if your vehicle! Cars will be parked on a first come first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $10 per car and must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets at tx.ag/FWDriveIn (You must log in with your Aggie Parent & Family Connection portal account, or create one to register.) Public/Community or Student tickets can be purchased at tx.ag/driveinFW.
Click here to view the trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse. 

Family Trivia with the Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors
7:00 pm
Virtual
The Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors invite you to join them for a night of trivia! Log in from the comfort of your own home and engage in some fun trivia with current students! Students will also be available to answer questions you may have about life in Aggieland and what it is like to be a student at Texas A&M. Click here to register for the event!

Aggieland Classic: Professional Bull Riding
7:45 pm
Reed Arena, $
The first Western sports event in Reed Arena in over a decade  features back-to-back nights of man vs. beast action at the Home of the 12^th Man. Forty-five bull riders representing six nations and three continents will converge on Bryan-College Station to match up with the some of the rankest bulls to ever buck during the two days of world-class bull riding that will impact the PBR title chase. Tickets for the three-round event will be available at 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, March 10. Tickets start at $19, and are available for purchase online at PBRTIX.com, ReedArena.com or by calling 800-732-1727. In conjunction with PBR’s industry-leading protocols to ensure fan, competitor and staff safety, tickets will be sold in PODs, minimizing fan crossover and interaction between fan groups. PODs are available from 2-8 seats.

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! Registration required. You can register for this event at tx.ag/FWYell  (You must log in with your Aggie Parent & Family Connection portal account, or create one to register.) Individual students can register at tx.ag/YellFW. Please note that the Clear Bag Stadium Policy will be in effect for Yell Practice.

Aggie Ring Distribution 
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Distribution is a time for students to celebrate reaching a significant academic milestone and receive the most visible symbol of the Aggie Network: the Aggie Ring. Click here for more information. 

Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
8:00 am- 12:00 pm
500 N Main, Bryan, TX
The weekly farmers' market in downtown Bryan offers the community access to locally produced, farm fresh items including seasonal vegetables, pasture raised meats and eggs, jams, jellies, pickles, condiments, breads and baked goods, prepared and ready-to-eat food items such as tamales, locally roasted coffee, local honey, soaps and other personal items, plus crafts and handiworks from local artisans. Admission is free, and there is no registration required. 

Rock the CASA 5K Fun Run
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
1503 Athens Dr. (Kappa Alpha Theta House)
Welcome to Kappa Alpha Theta Delta Omega's 36th annual Rock the CASA 5K! This event will be benefitting one of our philanthropies, CASA, as well as the Theta Foundation. Due to COVID-19, this year's Rock the CASA 5K will look a little bit different. We will be hosting six different 5K race starting times and six 1 mile race starting times throughout the day. We have created separate events to ensure safety for all participants. This pandemic has been life-changing, but Kappa Alpha Theta will press on to make sure our philanthropies are being continuously supported all while staying safe! Sign up here to register or donate to the event.

Exploring Aggie History
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Virtual
Cushing Memorial Library & Archives houses rare books, special collections, manuscripts and the Texas A&M University Archives. For family weekend, we invite you to join us as we explore Texas A&M's history though our collections. You'll be able to see and learn about the history of Texas A&M while discovering what the Libraries have to offer! Register here. 

Downtown Street & Art Fair
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Downtown Bryan, 200 Block of W. 26th Street
The event features artists and artisans from across the region selling their handmade creations. There will also be live music, 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 support the rebirth that is occurring there. We hope you can make it out and find a one of a kind treasure of your own. Admission is free and participants are encouraged to spend the afternoon and experience all that Downtown has to offer. More information can be found here: www.downtownbryan.com 

Family Weekend Tailgate
1:00-3:30 pm
Student Recreation Center Terrace
Join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate. The tailgate will include snacks, games, and an INCREDIBLE view! Registration is required. You can register at tx.ag/FWTailgate. (You must log in with your Aggie Parent & Family Connection portal account, or create one to register.)

Un Fin De Semana Con Su Aggie
1:00-3:00 pm
Virtual 
Un Fin de Semana Con Su Aggie is an opportunity for Hispanic/Latinx students to introduce their families to the culture and community of Texas A&M University. The Hispanic Presidents' Council (HPC) invites you to spend some time with your familia and play some Aggieland Loteria! The event will be held virtually via Zoom, to participate in this event, please register here no later than Friday, April 2.

Texas A&M Track and Field Invitational
E.B. Cushing Stadium, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com.

Aggie Women's Tennis vs. Arkansas
12:00 pm
Mitchell Tennis Center
All fans are admitted free of charge in general admission (subject to availability), more information at 12thman.com.

Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
2:00 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Aggie Softball vs. Auburn
4:00 pm
Davis Diamond, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Aggieland Classic: Professional Bull Riding
6:45 pm
Reed Arena, $
The first Western sports event in Reed Arena in over a decade  features back-to-back nights of man vs. beast action at the Home of the 12^th Man. Forty-five bull riders representing six nations and three continents will converge on Bryan-College Station to match up with the some of the rankest bulls to ever buck during the two days of world-class bull riding that will impact the PBR title chase. Tickets for the three-round event will be available at 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, March 10. Tickets start at $19, and are available for purchase online at PBRTIX.com, ReedArena.com or by calling 800-732-1727. In conjunction with PBR’s industry-leading protocols to ensure fan, competitor and staff safety, tickets will be sold in PODs, minimizing fan crossover and interaction between fan groups. PODs are available from 2-8 seats.

Freudian Slip Improv Show
7:00 PM
Rudder Theatre, $
Freudian Slip Improvisation Comedy Troupe is putting on a Family Weekend-themed Improv Show! Tickets are $5 at the MSC Box Office. 

Aggie Soccer vs. TCU
7:00 pm
Ellis Field
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Family Weekend Dueling Pianos Show
7:30 pm
Virtual
New Student & Family programs presents a night of music and fun, featuring Howl2Go (Howl at the Moon's traveling show) dueling pianos! They're playing your requests, along with some classics, all from the comfort of your home. This livestream is free to join,  and you can access it here or a tx.ag/FWPianos.  

Gladiator Dash
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch (6250 TX-47, Bryan, TX 77801), $
Gladiator Dash is back and better than ever! This is the BCS area's BEST and ONLY mud-run obstacle course. It is the race that anyone can start, and everyone can finish! Our race is focused towards you. By running Gladiator Dash you get to see that you CAN overcome the obstacles that face you in your life and see that the children at our philanthropy, Still Creek Ranch, can overcome theirs. All proceeds from our race are sent directly to Still Creek Ranch.

Heats will be going all day so come and check out our 15+ obstacles dotted along our 2.5+ mile course. All obstacles are 'challenge-by-choice' and are built with safety as a priority. After finishing the run, all participants get a dri-fit shirt and can stay to enjoy our live music line-up, snacks from various local food vendors, or even just to watch others get muddy! Find registration and pricing information at www.gladiatordash.com and keep an eye out for event updates on Facebook and Instagram accounts! #UnleashYourInnerGladiator 

Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony
10:00 am
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions and university events. The ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the award recipients’ achievements with their friends, family, and the Aggie Network. Students receiving this award have received prior notification

Homegrown at Northgate
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Northgate District (307 University Dr. College Station, Texas 77840)
Join us at Northgate for the inaugural Farmers + Artisan Market. Farmers and artisans from the Brazos Valley will sell their homegrown produce and handcrafted goods along the Patricia Street Promenade and College Main. While you're there, grab a bite to eat from a Northgate eatery! More information can on the City of College Station Website or Facebook . 

Kyle Field Day
12:00-3:00 pm
Kyle Field and Virtual
Kyle Field Day (KFD) is a one-day service event held in the concourse and plaza of Kyle Field and put on by Memorial Student Center Freshmen in Service and Hosting (MSC FISH). The purpose of KFD is to connect members of the community to nonprofits and student organizations and provide an opportunity for people to pursue serving beyond the event. At the event, participants may partake in unique service projects throughout the concourse and enjoy live entertainment on the plaza. This year, we will be expanding our reach by showcasing KFD in both an in-person and virtual fashion. The virtual aspects of the event will take place via MSC FISH's Instagram (@kylefieldday and @msc_fish), YouTube (MSC FISH), and website (fish.tamu.edu/kylefieldday). All necessary COVID-19 precautions will be taken, including monitoring the flow of participants and spreading out projects, work areas, and sanitation booths across the event space. Entry to Kyle Field Day is free, and we welcome all families and students to this celebration of service! 

Aggie Softball vs. Auburn
12:00 pm
Davis Diamond, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
2:00 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
Limited tickets available, more information at 12thman.com. 

Texas A&M Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
2:00 pm
Virtual
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Proudly Announces Induction Ceremony & Introduction of the Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding Juniors for Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and Texas A&M University at Qatar. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. 

Corps of Cadets Review, Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Drill, and Outfit Awards
Friday, April 9 | 5:00 PM
Kyle Field
The Corps of Cadets honors those units which excelled as a result of their skill, discipline, and teamwork during the year. Please see below for the order of events:

4:30 PM Kyle Field will open for family members; families will sit on the west side of the stadium
5:10 PM Step-off from Quad
5:30 PM Pass in Review in Kyle Field
6:00 PM Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band halftime drill
6:30 PM Outfit Flag Award presentations
*All events are open to the public at no cost

Fish Drill Team and Ross Volunteer Drill Performances
Saturday, April 10 | 9:30 AM
Kyle Field
Order of events:
9:00 AM Kyle Field gates open
9:30 AM Fish Drill Team performance
10:00 AM Ross Volunteer performance

Parsons Mounted Cavalry Family Review
Saturday, April 10 | 3:00 PM
Fiddler’s Green
Parsons Mounted Cavalry will conduct a review and ceremony for family and friends.

Aggie Moms Spring 2021 Boutique
Virtual
Raffle/Drawings Posts will be open on Wednesday, April 7th through Wednesday, May 26th.
Boutique Sales Posts will be open on Friday, April 9th through Sunday, May 23rd.
You can access the boutique on Facebook.

Aggie Ring Distribution (Wednesday, April 7- Saturday, April 10)
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Distribution is a time for students to celebrate reaching a significant academic milestone and receive the most visible symbol of the Aggie Network: the Aggie Ring. Click here for more information. 

Hullabaloo at Holleman (Friday, April 9- Saturday, April 10)
Warehouse at C. C. Creations and Maroon U- 114 Holleman Drive
The Warehouse at C. C. Creations and Maroon U invite you to "Hullabaloo at Holleman" - an event you don't want to miss! Experience the Guinness World Record Ceremony for the Largest Collegiate Retail store at 33,210 sq. ft., Maroon U Spring Cleaning 50% off Tent Sale, giveaways and prizes, free hot dogs and snow cones, free Ring Day 2021 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, and a shopping experience like no other in the world!

Bonfire Memorial Tours (Friday, April 9- Sunday, April 11)
Bonfire Memorial
As one of the few organizations that hosts Bonfire Memorial tours, MSC Hospitality wants to invite everyone to experience the history and importance of this memorial. Tours will be limited to groups of 8 people maximum and will last around 20 minutes. RSVP for a tour using here.  Please note that tour signups will close Wednesday, April 7th at 5:00 PM CST.

Aggie Family Photos (Friday, April 9: 12:00-5:00pm; Saturday, April 10: 8:30am-12:00pm)
Aggie Park, across from Kyle Field
Visit Aggie Park, located between University Center Garage and the Clayton Williams Alumni Center, to receive complimentary family photos. Utilize our oversized "FAMILY" letters, grab a bottle of water, and enjoy the sights of Aggieland!

Aggie Network Activity Book
Print this activity book created by the Association of Former Students filled with pages for coloring, puzzles, and other fun activities for the whole family!
Print the Book

Aggie Jeopardy
See which family member knows the most about Texas A&M University with this Aggie version of Jeopardy filled with fun trivia about the university!
Play Aggie Jeopardy

Bush Library Games
Explore the free learning games provided by the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, such as planning a presidential visit to India, managing a White House dinner, or testing your decision-making skills in a Cold War-era setting!
Play Bush Library Games

360 Campus Tours
Tour a variety of locations on campus, including the Memorial Student Center, Academic Plaza and Kyle Field, with 360 virtual tours!
VR Tours
360 Virtual Tour

Bush Library
Take a virtual tour of both the inside and outside of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on their website, and view their YouTube video for an overview of the facility. You can also view their audiovisual archives for additional content on President Bush and his family.
Virtual Tours
Video Overview
Audiovisual Archives

TexAgs Featured Videos
In the spirit of social distancing, TexAgs has made SEC Ready, the feature film chronicling Texas A&M’s move to the SEC, free for everyone to watch. Along with that, they’ve provided links to many other TexAgs Films and Texas Filmworks features to help you pass the time.
View Videos

Aggie Movie Night
Settle in for a movie night with one (or more) of these films that had Aggies involved in their production:

• Men in Black
• Secondhand Lions
• Iron Giant
• Toy Story 2
• Toy Story 4
• Finding Nemo
• Cars
• Incredibles & Incredibles 2
• Wall-E
• Zootopia
• Shrek
• Up
• Monsters Inc