Family Weekend is a special time dedicated to Aggie parents and family members and gives students an opportunity to express their gratitude to those who have impacted their lives. Traditional Family Weekend events include Aggie Ring Day, Aggie Mom’s Boutique, Yell Practice, Family Weekend Tailgate and multiple athletic events, including the Maroon and White football game.
Events with a $ indicates there is a cost/ticket associated with the event.
Events will be added to the schedule as they are submitted.
Family Weekend 2020 Schedule of Events
Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Thousands of excited Aggies will receive their Aggie Rings. Activities include: The Career Center polishing Aggie Rings; Benjamin Knox ‘90 signing prints; free samples from Slovacek’s Sausage; the MSC Book Store selling official Aggie Ring Day T-shirts; and many photo opportunities including Bus 12 and the Spirit of ‘02 Cannon. Click here for more information.
Aggie Moms’ Boutique
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd Floor, Memorial Student Center
Aggie Gift and Craft Fair presented by the Aggie Moms’ Clubs.
Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
6:30 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
More information at 12thman.com.
Family Game Night
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Join New Student and Family Programs and the Aggie Family Ambassadors for Family Game Night. During this free come-and-go event, families can participate in trivia, bingo, and jumbo games. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled night with snacks, prizes, and entertainment for the whole family!
LAUNCH & Education Abroad Breakfast
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB)
Texas A&M Education Abroad and LAUNCH are co-sponsoring a breakfast on Family Weekend that is free and open to Aggies and their families. At this event students and families will get to: learn about opportunities to enrich your experience such as the University Honors Program, undergraduate research, and international study, intern, research, and volunteer programs; visit with LAUNCH and Education Abroad advising staff; hear a short presentation about international travel from a keynote speaker; enjoy musical performances by current students; meet current students and learn about their experiences in these programs; and learn more about programs offered by Education Abroad (http://abroad.tamu.edu) and LAUNCH (http://launch.tamu.edu). Please register at http://tx.ag/FamilyBreakfast20 by Friday, April 3rd.
Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Thousands of excited Aggies will receive their Aggie Rings. Activities include: The Career Center polishing Aggie Rings; Benjamin Knox ‘90 signing prints; free samples from Slovacek’s Sausage; the MSC Book Store selling official Aggie Ring Day T-shirts; and many photo opportunities including Bus 12 and the Spirit of ‘02 Cannon. Click here for more information.
Aggie Moms’ Boutique
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd Floor, Memorial Student Center
Aggie Gift and Craft Fair presented by the Aggie Moms’ Clubs.
Kappa Alpha Theta’s Rock the Casa 5K
9:00 AM
1503 Athens Drive, College Station, $
The women of Kappa Alpha Theta at Texas A&M University proudly invite you to support us as we hold our 35th Annual Rock the CASA 5K Run and Fun Walk
benefiting CASA – Voices for Children and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. Register for the 5k here.
Mays Business School Open House
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wehner Building (WCBA) Lobby
Business Student Council invites families of students to visit Wehner for an open house of Mays Business School. Breakfast will be provided, with a keynote speaker to follow. Come visit Mays this coming Family’s Weekend to see where your favorite Mays student spends their days.
Cushing Library Exhibit
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Cushing Memorial Library & Archives
Visit the historic Cushing Library (built in 1930)! Tour the building, view unique items from our collections, and visit our new exhibition, dedicated to book collecting and history of the book (Nicholas Basbanes Collection). Also on display at Cushing will be items from the Historical Veterinary Research Collection from our Medical Sciences Library.
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, hands on art demonstrations and street performers for your entertainment.
Family Weekend Tailgate
Time TBA based on game time
Student Recreation Center Terrace
Join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate prior to the Maroon & White Spring Football game. The tailgate will include food, games, and an INCREDIBLE view!
Maroon & White Football Game
Time TBA
Kyle Field
Prepare for the Maroon & White Football game with your family at the Family Weekend Tailgate! Food and fun for your whole family and with an INCREDIBLE view!
Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
2:00 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
More information at 12thman.com.
MSC Annual Awards Ceremony
2:00 pm
Rudder Theatre
The MSC Annual Awards Ceremony aims to showcase and recognize some of Texas A&M’s best events and programs of the year. With over 200 eligible programs (e.g. MSC Open House, MSC OPAS shows) from the 18 MSC committees, almost every student is impacted by an MSC program at some point during the academic year.
Family Weekend Dueling Pianos Show
Two show times: 6:30 pm and 8:30 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! They’re playing your requests, along with some classics, while you enjoy a selection of appetizers & desserts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for TAMU students/children under 18. Purchase your tickets here.
Freudian Slip Improv Show
7:00 PM
Rudder Forum, $
Freudian Slip Improvisation Comedy Troupe is putting on a Family Weekend-themed Improv Show! Tickets are $6 at the MSC Box Office.
Gladiator Dash
8:00 am
Lake Bryan (8200 Sandy Point Road (FM 1687)), $
Gladiator Dash is the Brazos Valley’s number one get-dirty race that anyone can start and everyone can finish. It’s more than just a race. It’s an event that shows you that you can overcome the obstacles in your life. It’s a chance to understand that the children of Still Creek Ranch, our philanthropy, overcome obstacles in their own lives. We’re here to encourage you on your journey through our 2.3 miles and 15 obstacles but most importantly, to help you UNLEASH YOUR INNER GLADIATOR. Register at www.GladiatorDash.com
Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony
10:00 AM
Clayton W. Williams 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.
CARPOOL & Aggie Wrangles Crawfish Boil
12:00-4:00 PM
The Lime Green Legacy Center – 8827 Gauge Dr., $
Celebrate Family Weekend with some fun in the sun! Crawfish will be catered by SHIPWRECK GRILL, there will be outdoor games, and some amazing performances by local artists! $20 will get you a T-shirt, a plate of crawfish complete with corn and potatoes, and a drink! Don’t want
Purchase tickets here.
Kyle Field Day
12:00-3:00 PM
Kyle Field
Kyle Field Day is a one-day service event that connects Bryan-College Station community members and students of Texas A&M University to service projects that make impacts on a local and global scale. Kyle Field Day is a wonderful way for participants to get involved with various service organizations through the 50 booths and anchor projects that attend. Each booth/anchor project will host a service activity aimed to provide a representation of the mission and purpose of that organization. You can find more information at the Kyle Field Day website.
Aggie Baseball vs. Alabama
1:00 pm
Blue Bell Park, $
More information at 12thman.com.
Texas A&M Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony and Reception
2:00 pm
Rudder Theatre Complex
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Proudly Announces Induction Ceremony & Introduction of the Gathright Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding Junior Awards for Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and Texas A&M University at Qatar.
Friday, April 17
Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Corps Review
5:30 PM
Simpson Drill Field
The Corps of Cadets honors those units which excelled as a result of their skill, discipline, and teamwork during the year. Following the Unit Awards, the Corps of Cadets will conduct a pass in review. The Corps will step off from the Quad at 5:30 pm and the Unit Awards will begin as soon as the Corps is formed on Simpson Drill Field.
Saturday, April 18
Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band Awards Ceremony
8:30 AM
Rudder Auditorium
Leadership Certificate Award Ceremony
10:00 AM
Rudder Theater
Corps of Cadets Individual Awards Ceremony
11:15 AM
Rudder Auditorium
Fish Drill Team Demonstration
12:45 PM
Corps of Cadet Quadrangle (West Parade Deck)
Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration
1:15 PM
Corps of Cadet Quadrangle (West Parade Deck)
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Review
3:00 PM
Fiddler’s Green (In case of inclement weather, the review will be held at Freeman Arena)