2023 Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Aggie Ring Day
8 A.M. - 7 P.M.| Clayton Williams Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Day will be hosted by The Association of Former Students on April 13-14th in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. This event will only be open to eligible ring recipients as well as friends and family that will be in attendance. Ring recipients will be required to present ring time tickets in order to enter the building.
Sponsored by the Association of Former Students
Baseball vs. Missouri
7 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Visit the Libraries
Various Hours | The University Libraries
We welcome you to explore the Libraries throughout Family Weekend. Walk around and show off your favorite places to study in the Libraries. All of our library hours can be viewed at library.tamu.edu/hours to help you plan your trip to the Libraries.
Sponsored by the Texas A&M University Libraries
Aggie Ring Day
8 A.M. - 7 P.M.| Clayton Williams Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Day will be hosted by The Association of Former Students on April 13-14th in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. This event will only be open to eligible ring recipients as well as friends and family that will be in attendance. Ring recipients will be required to present ring time tickets in order to enter the building.
Sponsored by the Association of Former Students
Hullabaloo at Holleman
9 A.M. - 7 P.M.| 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Aggie Mom Boutique
10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | Memorial Student Center, Room 2300
Admission is Free. Rooms and hallways are full of Aggie-themed items for sale and raffle. All proceeds are for Aggie Scholarships. Anything and everything Aggie-related can be found here! Don’t miss out. Please come and support our Aggie Mom Clubs who support these Aggies.
Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club
Aggies & Mentors End of Year Reception
4:30 - 6 P.M. | Memorial Student Center
It's time to celebrate the end of an enriching year Aggies! You either continued your mentorship this year or connected with a new mentor and hopefully learned some valuable things! We want to celebrate the relationships fostered between mentors and mentees by hosting an end-of-year reception!
Sponsored by Aggies & Mentors
Family Weekend Musical Bingo
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Rudder Exhibit Hall
Join the Aggie Parent and Family Ambassadors, New Student & Family Programs, and The Warehouse at C.C. Creations for a music-filled bingo event. We will be playing music from the last 50 years, so bring the whole family to win one of the $50 gift cards.
Please feel free to come and go as you need.
Registration is free but required. Register for this event
Sponsored by Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors, New Student & Family Programs, and The Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Family Weekend Review
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Simpson Drill Field
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the collective accomplishments of numerous units within the Corps based on their achievements during the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards ceremony will conclude with a Pass in Review in honor of the cadets' families and friends. The Corps will step off from the Quad at 5:30pm, and the ceremony will begin once all units are in place on O.R. Simpson Drill Field. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Baseball vs. Missouri
6 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Men's Tennis vs. South Carolina
7 P.M. | Mitchell Tennis Center
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies!
Freudian Slip Improvisational Comedy Show
7 - 8:30 P.M. | Rudder Forum
Freudian Slip is hosting an improvisational comedy show in the Rudder Forum! Where we will be playing various improv games and needing audience participation!
Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at boxoffice.tamu.edu
Sponsored by the Freudian Slip
Spring Concert Series at Aggie Park
7 - 9 P.M. | Wood Stage at Aggie Park
The Spring Concert Series is a music concert at Wood Stage at Aggie Park featuring two local and regional bands for the enjoyment of Texas A&M students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This free concert is generously supported by Texas A&M President M. Katherine Banks, and is coordinated by Town Hall, a student programming committee of the Memorial Student Center. Bands performing that day will be announced closer to the Family Weekend date.
More information is located at townhall.tamu.edu.
Sponsored by the Memorial Student Center & MSC Town Hall
Family Weekend Yell Practice
10 P.M. | Kyle Field
Join the Yell Leaders and Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band as you experience a Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice!
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and New Student & Family Programs
Visit the Libraries
Various Hours | The University Libraries
We welcome you to explore the Libraries throughout Family Weekend. Walk around and show off your favorite places to study in the Libraries. All of our library hours can be viewed at library.tamu.edu/hours to help you plan your trip to the Libraries.
Sponsored by the Texas A&M University Libraries
Rock the CASA 5K
8 A.M. - 12 P.M. | 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 38th Annual Rock the CASA 5K Run and Fun Walk benefitting CASA - Voices for Children on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The first race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile walk.
Registration fee: $18 (includes a t-shirt)
There will be a silent auction as well as vendors and shopping!
Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta
Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
8 A.M. - 12 P.M. | 500 N Main St, Bryan, TX
The Brazos Valley Farmers' Market connects our diverse, urban community directly to local food producers, small farms, and local artisans, strengthening urban-rural community bonds and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food.
Each Saturday morning in downtown Bryan you'll find a wide selection of local, seasonal fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, local honey, jams, jellies, pickled and prepared foods, breads, pastries, and other baked goods, pet treats, garden and house plants, pottery, soaps and personal care items, jewelry, and other craft items, all produced regionally. We have weekly live musicians and are pet friendly. So if you are in town for the weekend and want to browse our selection, or you are a local resident shopping for your weekly groceries, come see what our local farmers and artisans have to offer.
Sponsored by Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Awards
8:30 - 9:45 A.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize the exemplary performance of its members throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Hullabaloo at Hollemon
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. | 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
LAUNCH & Education Abroad Family Breakfast
9 - 11 A.M. | 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.
Let us know if you're coming by completing the Registration Form by April 5.
Sponsored by Texas A&M Department of Mathematics
Explore Aggie History
9 A.M. - 12 P.M. | Cushing Memorial Library
Reveille, football, and so many traditions… oh my! We invite you to visit Cushing Memorial Library and Archives for special Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon to see special items on display from our Aggie archives. You can also explore digitized yearbooks (library.tamu.edu/yearbooks) and newspapers (newspaper.library.tamu.edu) online.
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Libraries
2023 Math and Stat Fair
9 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Blocker Building
Mathematics and Statistics related art, games, and puzzles for the general audience ages six and up. A family-friendly event.
Sponsored by Texas A&M Department of Mathematics
Mays Business School Open House
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Wehner
Come visit the Mays Business School and show your family around Wehner! We will have food, bingo cards, a photo booth, and a gratitude station for our faculty and staff!
Sponsored by the Business Student Council
Aggie Mom Boutique
10 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Memorial Student Center, Room 2300
Admission is Free. Rooms and hallways are full of Aggie-themed items for sale and raffle. All proceeds are for Aggie Scholarships. Anything and everything Aggie-related can be found here! Don’t miss out. Please come and support our Aggie Mom Clubs who support these Aggies.
Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club
Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair
10 A.M. - 6 P.M. | Downtown Bryan
The Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair will take place on Saturday, April 15 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This annual event features artists from across the region as well as live music, free family activities, and hands-on art demonstrations. Over the last several years, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered arts & culture. This festival 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.
Sponsored by Destination Bryan
Shopping on the Square
11 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Century Square
Gearing up for Family Weekend and looking for something to do only steps away from campus? Head to Century Square for our monthly "Shopping on the Square" vendor market! Browse 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, Apricot Lane, Brazos Running Co, and Hemline Boutique.
Each shop is within walking distance of The Green, where you can find live music on The Front Porch stage and local artisans setting up shop on our central lawn area. Grab a bite to eat from any of our surrounding restaurants, ranging from Tex-Mex, Italian, Hawaiian, French, and American. This event is free and open to the public— come one, come all!
Sponsored by Century Square
Corps of Cadets Individual Awards
11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the individual achievements of cadets throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Various local, state, and national organizations and sponsors present awards to cadets for excellent performance and achievement. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Baseball vs. Missouri
12 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Family Weekend Tailgate
12:30 - 2:30 P.M. | Aggie Park, Across from the Aggie War Hymn Statue
New Student & Family Programs is excited to invite you to the Aggie Family Tailgate. We will be located right outside of Kyle Field in the new Aggie Park. With tons of games for the whole family, join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate. There will be food available to the first 500 attendees. No alcohol will be permitted at this event.
This event is a come-and-go event from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm.
Registration is free but is required. Register for this event
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Fish Drill Team Demonstration
12:45 - 1:15 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Fish Drill Team will provide a close order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Soccer vs. Texas State (Exhibition Game)
1 P.M. | Ellis Field
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field!
Un Dia Con Su Aggie
1 - 4 P.M. | Rudder 601
Join the Hispanic Presidents' Council (HPC) on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 for our family weekend event! This free event is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Aggies and their families with food, a student panel, a special performance, and a game of Lotería inspired by Texas A&M traditions! Un Día Con Su Aggie is an opportunity for Hispanic and Latinx Aggies to introduce their loved ones to the Aggie culture with a bilingual introduction to Texas A&M traditions. Please fill out this form by Wednesday, April 5, 2023, and be on the lookout for more information soon! We hope to see you there! Please email hpc.vpresident@gmail.com or sgonzalez1@tamu.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by the Hispanic President's Council
Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration
1:15 - 1:45 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Family Weekend Review
2:30 - 4 P.M. | Fiddler's Green
The Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC) will hold a review for friends and family members. We will recognize senior members for their contributions and accomplishments during their time with PMC. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Maroon vs. White Spring Game
3 P.M. | Kyle Field
Get a glimpse of the Fightin' Texas Aggie football team!
Visit 12thman.com for the most up-to-date information.
Lavender Graduation Celebration
3 - 5 P.M. | Stark Art Gallery, Memorial Student Center
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 of graduating LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students and their allies. The ceremony also recognizes the students’ contributions to Texas A&M University.
Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Pride Center
Soccer vs UTSA
5 P.M. | Ellis Field
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field.
Singing Cadet's Spring Concert
7 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
Tickets will available through MSC Box Office. All tickets are $10 for general admission. Admission is free for Texas A&M University students with current Texas A&M ID. Show your ID at the door.
Dueling Pianos
7 - 9 P.M. | 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, desserts, and a cash bar.
In-advance registration and tickets are required and can be purchased through the Aggie Parent & Family Connection. Cost: Adults ($15), Students ($12), Children Ages 5-17 ($12), and Children under 5 (free).*
*Full refunds can be requested before Wednesday, April 5th. To request a refund, please email familyprograms@tamu.edu. Refunds will not be granted after Wednesday, April 5th.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Gladiator Dash
8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. | Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch
Race Day includes live music, food trucks, and plenty of fun, so feel free to come early and stay late! 100% of the proceeds from Gladiator Dash benefit Still Creek Ranch, which is how you help us raise thousands for Still Creek Ranch each year! Learn more by visiting gladiatordash.com.
Since 1988, Still Creek has rescued boys and girls from crisis environments including abuse, neglect, abandonment, sex trafficking, and restored their lives by placing them in loving, family-style homes. Over the years One Army has had the privilege to work with Still Creek by serving them in any way that we can: from raising over $400,000 from Gladiator Dash to spending time and forming relationships with the kids. To learn more about the amazing things they do at Still Creek Ranch, visit stillcreekranch.org.
Pricing for our event is below:
- Current Student – $30.00
- Non-student – $37.00
- Endurance Race – $40.00
- Young Gladiators (Under 18) – $20.00
- Arena Ticket – $10.00
Sponsored by One Army Men's Organization
Hullabaloo at Hollemon
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. | 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award honors 55 students each year who demonstrate high involvement, create positive experiences throughout the Aggie community, impact student life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie Spirit. Unlike other awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions and university events. This ceremony recognizes the 55 students receiving this award for 2023.
Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities and The Association of Former Students
Family Weekend Brunch
11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Memorial Student Center
Close out your Family Weekend with an Aggie Family Brunch at the Memorial Student Center. Hosted by New Student & Family Programs, you'll have the opportunity to interact with members of the Texas A&M University Parent & Family Advisory Council and current and former Parents of the Year.
In-advance registration and tickets are required and can be purchased through the Aggie Parent & Family Connection. Cost: Adults ($15), Students ($10), Children Ages 5-17 ($10), and Children under 5 ($8).
*Full refunds can be requested before Wednesday, April 5th. To request a refund, please email familyprograms@tamu.edu. Refunds will not be granted after Wednesday, April 5th.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Bowl and Brunch
11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Grand Station Entertainment
TAMU Legacies presents Bowl & Brunch! Bowl and Brunch is on April 16 from 11-1 at Grand Station Entertainment & works to support The REACH project! For $10 your ticket comes with 2 hours of bowling, shoes and an assortment of brunch food! Our philanthropy, the REACH project, serves to support our essential workers on campus by providing them with opportunities such as financial workshops, health care clinics, angel tree, and more. Legacies would appreciate any support towards our cause! Purchase tickets!
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Legacies
Homegrown at Northgate
11 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Northgate
Visit College Station will be hosting “Homegrown at Northgate” on Sunday, April 16th from 11:00 - 3:00. We will have several vendors along Patricia Street Promenade and College Main. We will also have a variety of food trucks, live music, and activities for young children.
Sponsored by Visit College Station
Kyle Field Day
12 - 3 P.M. | Kyle Field
Held on April 16, 2023, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m., it will take place in the concourse and plaza of Kyle Field. Inside, there will be tons of booths with small-scale service projects that give back to a certain organization or nonprofit, and in the plaza, there will be live entertainment, food trucks, and yard games. It is a free event and there are no registration links!
Sponsored by MSC Fish
Men's Tennis vs. Auburn
1 P.M. | Mitchell Tennis Center
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Mitchell Tennis Center.
Binglow
1 - 3 P.M. | Sam Raburn Intermediate
This is an event to raise money for our Philanthropy World Vision Kits. The event will include a meal, several games of bingo (with a glow-in-the-dark theme), and door prizes. Tickets will be $20 with a Teacher and Student Discount. Tickets include the meal, one raffle ticket, and entry to the event.
Some details are still being finalized and are in the works, but will be finalized no later than March 1.
Sponsored by Aggie Blossoms
Phi Kappa Induction Ceremony
2 - 4 P.M. | Rudder Theatre
The annual Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony serves to welcome new members as well as honor outstanding alumni and students.
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Undergraduate Studies
Friday, April 14
Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Family Weekend Review
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Simpson Drill Field
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the collective accomplishments of numerous units within the Corps based on their achievements during the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards ceremony will conclude with a Pass in Review in honor of the cadets' families and friends. The Corps will step off from the Quad at 5:30pm, and the ceremony will begin once all units are in place on O.R. Simpson Drill Field. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Saturday, April 15
Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Awards
8:30 - 9:45 A.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize the exemplary performance of its members throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Corps of Cadets Individual Awards
11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the individual achievements of cadets throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Various local, state, and national organizations and sponsors present awards to cadets for excellent performance and achievement. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Fish Drill Team Demonstration
12:45 - 1:15 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration
1:15 - 1:45 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Family Weekend Review
2:30 - 4 P.M. | Fiddler's Green
The Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC) will hold a review for friends and family members. We will recognize senior members for their contributions and accomplishments during their time with PMC. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Aggie Ring Day
8 A.M. - 7 P.M.| Clayton Williams Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Day will be hosted by The Association of Former Students on April 13-14th in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. This event will only be open to eligible ring recipients as well as friends and family that will be in attendance. Ring recipients will be required to present ring time tickets in order to enter the building.
Sponsored by the Association of Former Students
Baseball vs. Missouri
7 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Visit the Libraries
Various Hours | The University Libraries
We welcome you to explore the Libraries throughout Family Weekend. Walk around and show off your favorite places to study in the Libraries. All of our library hours can be viewed at library.tamu.edu/hours to help you plan your trip to the Libraries.
Sponsored by the Texas A&M University Libraries
Aggie Ring Day
8 A.M. - 7 P.M.| Clayton Williams Alumni Center
Aggie Ring Day will be hosted by The Association of Former Students on April 13-14th in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. This event will only be open to eligible ring recipients as well as friends and family that will be in attendance. Ring recipients will be required to present ring time tickets in order to enter the building.
Sponsored by the Association of Former Students
Hullabaloo at Holleman
9 A.M. - 7 P.M.| 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Aggie Mom Boutique
10 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | Memorial Student Center, Room 2300
Admission is Free. Rooms and hallways are full of Aggie-themed items for sale and raffle. All proceeds are for Aggie Scholarships. Anything and everything Aggie-related can be found here! Don’t miss out. Please come and support our Aggie Mom Clubs who support these Aggies.
Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club
Aggies & Mentors End of Year Reception
4:30 - 6 P.M. | Memorial Student Center
It's time to celebrate the end of an enriching year Aggies! You either continued your mentorship this year or connected with a new mentor and hopefully learned some valuable things! We want to celebrate the relationships fostered between mentors and mentees by hosting an end-of-year reception!
Sponsored by Aggies & Mentors
Family Weekend Musical Bingo
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Rudder Exhibit Hall
Join the Aggie Parent and Family Ambassadors, New Student & Family Programs, and The Warehouse at C.C. Creations for a music-filled bingo event. We will be playing music from the last 50 years, so bring the whole family to win one of the $50 gift cards.
Please feel free to come and go as you need. Register for this event
Registration is free but required.
Sponsored by Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors, New Student & Family Programs, and The Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Family Weekend Review
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Simpson Drill Field
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the collective accomplishments of numerous units within the Corps based on their achievements during the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards ceremony will conclude with a Pass in Review in honor of the cadets' families and friends. The Corps will step off from the Quad at 5:30pm, and the ceremony will begin once all units are in place on O.R. Simpson Drill Field. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Baseball vs. Missouri
6 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Men's Tennis vs. South Carolina
7 P.M. | Mitchell Tennis Center
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies!
Freudian Slip Improvisational Comedy Show
7 - 8:30 P.M. | Rudder Forum
Freudian Slip is hosting an improvisational comedy show in the Rudder Forum! Where we will be playing various improv games and needing audience participation!
Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at boxoffice.tamu.edu
Sponsored by the Freudian Slip
Spring Concert Series at Aggie Park
7 - 9 P.M. | Wood Stage at Aggie Park
The Spring Concert Series is a music concert at Wood Stage at Aggie Park featuring two local and regional bands for the enjoyment of Texas A&M students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This free concert is generously supported by Texas A&M President M. Katherine Banks, and is coordinated by Town Hall, a student programming committee of the Memorial Student Center. Bands performing that day will be announced closer to the Family Weekend date.
More information is located at townhall.tamu.edu.
Sponsored by the Memorial Student Center & MSC Town Hall
Family Weekend Yell Practice
10 P.M. | Kyle Field
Join the Yell Leaders and Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band as you experience a Fightin’ Texas Aggie Yell Practice!
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and New Student & Family Programs
Visit the Libraries
Various Hours | The University Libraries
We welcome you to explore the Libraries throughout Family Weekend. Walk around and show off your favorite places to study in the Libraries. All of our library hours can be viewed at library.tamu.edu/hours to help you plan your trip to the Libraries.
Sponsored by the Texas A&M University Libraries
Rock the CASA 5K
8 A.M. - 12 P.M. | 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 38th Annual Rock the CASA 5K Run and Fun Walk benefitting CASA - Voices for Children on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The first race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile walk.
Registration fee: $18 (includes a t-shirt)
There will be a silent auction as well as vendors and shopping!
Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta
Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
8 A.M. - 12 P.M. | 500 N Main St, Bryan, TX
The Brazos Valley Farmers' Market connects our diverse, urban community directly to local food producers, small farms, and local artisans, strengthening urban-rural community bonds and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food.
Each Saturday morning in downtown Bryan you'll find a wide selection of local, seasonal fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, local honey, jams, jellies, pickled and prepared foods, breads, pastries, and other baked goods, pet treats, garden and house plants, pottery, soaps and personal care items, jewelry, and other craft items, all produced regionally. We have weekly live musicians and are pet friendly. So if you are in town for the weekend and want to browse our selection, or you are a local resident shopping for your weekly groceries, come see what our local farmers and artisans have to offer.
Sponsored by Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Awards
8:30 - 9:45 A.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize the exemplary performance of its members throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Hullabaloo at Hollemon
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. | 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
LAUNCH & Education Abroad Family Breakfast
9 - 11 A.M. | 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.
Let us know if you're coming by completing the Registration Form by April 5.
Sponsored by Texas A&M Department of Mathematics
Explore Aggie History
9 A.M. - 12 P.M. | Cushing Memorial Library
Reveille, football, and so many traditions… oh my! We invite you to visit Cushing Memorial Library and Archives for special Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon to see special items on display from our Aggie archives. You can also explore digitized yearbooks (library.tamu.edu/yearbooks) and newspapers (newspaper.library.tamu.edu) online.
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Libraries
2023 Math and Stat Fair
9 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Blocker Building
Mathematics and Statistics related art, games, and puzzles for the general audience ages six and up. A family-friendly event.
Sponsored by Texas A&M Department of Mathematics
Mays Business School Open House
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Wehner
Come visit the Mays Business School and show your family around Wehner! We will have food, bingo cards, a photo booth, and a gratitude station for our faculty and staff!
Sponsored by the Business Student Council
Aggie Mom Boutique
10 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Memorial Student Center, Room 2300
Admission is Free. Rooms and hallways are full of Aggie-themed items for sale and raffle. All proceeds are for Aggie Scholarships. Anything and everything Aggie-related can be found here! Don’t miss out. Please come and support our Aggie Mom Clubs who support these Aggies.
Sponsored by the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club
Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair
10 A.M. - 6 P.M. | Downtown Bryan
The Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair will take place on Saturday, April 15 2023 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. This annual event features artists from across the region as well as live music, free family activities, and hands-on art demonstrations. Over the last several years, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered arts & culture. This festival 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.
Sponsored by Destination Bryan
Shopping on the Square
11 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Century Square
Gearing up for Family Weekend and looking for something to do only steps away from campus? Head to Century Square for our monthly "Shopping on the Square" vendor market! Browse 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, Apricot Lane, Brazos Running Co, and Hemline Boutique.
Each shop is within walking distance of The Green, where you can find live music on The Front Porch stage and local artisans setting up shop on our central lawn area. Grab a bite to eat from any of our surrounding restaurants, ranging from Tex-Mex, Italian, Hawaiian, French, and American. This event is free and open to the public— come one, come all!
Sponsored by Century Square
Corps of Cadets Individual Awards
11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the individual achievements of cadets throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Various local, state, and national organizations and sponsors present awards to cadets for excellent performance and achievement. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Baseball vs. Missouri
12 P.M. | Olsen Field at Bluebell Park
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Olsen Field!
Family Weekend Tailgate
12:30 - 2:30 P.M. | Aggie Park, Across from the Aggie War Hymn Statue
New Student & Family Programs is excited to invite you to the Aggie Family Tailgate. We will be located right outside of Kyle Field in the new Aggie Park. With tons of games for the whole family, join us for a free, family-friendly tailgate. There will be food available to the first 500 attendees. No alcohol will be permitted at this event.
This event is a come-and-go event from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm.
Registration is free but is required. Register for this event
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Fish Drill Team Demonstration
12:45 - 1:15 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Fish Drill Team will provide a close order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Soccer vs. Texas State (Exhibition Game)
1 P.M. | Ellis Field
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field!
Un Dia Con Su Aggie
1 - 4 P.M. | Rudder 601
Join the Hispanic Presidents' Council (HPC) on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 for our family weekend event! This free event is an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Aggies and their families with food, a student panel, a special performance, and a game of Lotería inspired by Texas A&M traditions! Un Día Con Su Aggie is an opportunity for Hispanic and Latinx Aggies to introduce their loved ones to the Aggie culture with a bilingual introduction to Texas A&M traditions. Please fill out this form by Wednesday, April 5, 2023, and be on the lookout for more information soon! We hope to see you there! Please email hpc.vpresident@gmail.com or sgonzalez1@tamu.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by the Hispanic President's Council
Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration
1:15 - 1:45 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Family Weekend Review
2:30 - 4 P.M. | Fiddler's Green
The Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC) will hold a review for friends and family members. We will recognize senior members for their contributions and accomplishments during their time with PMC. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Maroon vs. White Spring Game
3 P.M. | Kyle Field
Get a glimpse of the Fightin' Texas Aggie football team!
Visit 12thman.com for the most up-to-date information.
Lavender Graduation Celebration
3 - 5 P.M. | Stark Art Gallery, Memorial Student Center
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 of graduating LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students and their allies. The ceremony also recognizes the students’ contributions to Texas A&M University.
Sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Pride Center
Soccer vs UTSA
5 P.M. | Ellis Field
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Ellis Field.
Singing Cadet's Spring Concert
7 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
Tickets will available through MSC Box Office. All tickets are $10 for general admission. Admission is free for Texas A&M University students with current Texas A&M ID. Show your ID at the door.
Dueling Pianos
7 - 9 P.M. | 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, desserts, and a cash bar.
In-advance registration and tickets are required and can be purchased through the Aggie Parent & Family Connection. Cost: Adults ($15), Students ($12), Children Ages 5-17 ($12), and Children under 5 (free).*
*Full refunds can be requested before Wednesday, April 5th. To request a refund, please email familyprograms@tamu.edu. Refunds will not be granted after Wednesday, April 5th.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Gladiator Dash
8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. | Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch
Race Day includes live music, food trucks, and plenty of fun, so feel free to come early and stay late! 100% of the proceeds from Gladiator Dash benefit Still Creek Ranch, which is how you help us raise thousands for Still Creek Ranch each year! Learn more by visiting gladiatordash.com.
Since 1988, Still Creek has rescued boys and girls from crisis environments including abuse, neglect, abandonment, sex trafficking, and restored their lives by placing them in loving, family-style homes. Over the years One Army has had the privilege to work with Still Creek by serving them in any way that we can: from raising over $400,000 from Gladiator Dash to spending time and forming relationships with the kids. To learn more about the amazing things they do at Still Creek Ranch, visit stillcreekranch.org.
Pricing for our event is below:
- Current Student – $30.00
- Non-student – $37.00
- Endurance Race – $40.00
- Young Gladiators (Under 18) – $20.00
- Arena Ticket – $10.00
Sponsored by One Army Men's Organization
Hullabaloo at Hollemon
9 A.M. - 7 P.M. | 114 Holleman Drive, College Station 77840
The Warehouse and Maroon U invite you to be a part of the 3rd ANNUAL “Hullabaloo at Holleman”, April 14th through April 16th – a destination event you won’t want to miss! WHOOP! 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 50% off select merchandise. There will also be FREE food, FREE JJ’s snow cones, FREE Ring Day 12th Man Towels, special guest appearances, photo opportunities with the Big Maroon Chair, GIVEAWAYS GALORE, and a shopping experience like no other in the WORLD! Mark it on your calendar and see you soon!
Sponsored by the Warehouse at C.C. Creations
Buck Weirus Spirit Award Ceremony
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center
The Buck Weirus Spirit Award honors 55 students each year who demonstrate high involvement, create positive experiences throughout the Aggie community, impact student life at Texas A&M and enhance the Aggie Spirit. Unlike other awards, the Buck Weirus Spirit Award recognizes those students who make contributions to the university through participation in student organizations, Aggie traditions and university events. This ceremony recognizes the 55 students receiving this award for 2023.
Sponsored by the Department of Student Activities and The Association of Former Students
Family Weekend Brunch
11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Memorial Student Center
Close out your Family Weekend with an Aggie Family Brunch at the Memorial Student Center. Hosted by New Student & Family Programs, you'll have the opportunity to interact with members of the Texas A&M University Parent & Family Advisory Council and current and former Parents of the Year.
In-advance registration and tickets are required and can be purchased through the Aggie Parent & Family Connection. Cost: Adults ($15), Students ($10), Children Ages 5-17 ($10), and Children under 5 ($8).
*Full refunds can be requested before Wednesday, April 5th. To request a refund, please email familyprograms@tamu.edu. Refunds will not be granted after Wednesday, April 5th.
Sponsored by New Student & Family Programs
Bowl and Brunch
11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | Grand Station Entertainment
TAMU Legacies presents Bowl & Brunch! Bowl and Brunch is on April 16 from 11-1 at Grand Station Entertainment & works to support The REACH project! For $10 your ticket comes with 2 hours of bowling, shoes and an assortment of brunch food! Our philanthropy, the REACH project, serves to support our essential workers on campus by providing them with opportunities such as financial workshops, health care clinics, angel tree, and more. Legacies would appreciate any support towards our cause! Purchase tickets!
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Legacies
Homegrown at Northgate
11 A.M. - 3 P.M. | Northgate
Visit College Station will be hosting “Homegrown at Northgate” on Sunday, April 16th from 11:00 - 3:00. We will have several vendors along Patricia Street Promenade and College Main. We will also have a variety of food trucks, live music, and activities for young children.
Sponsored by Visit College Station
Kyle Field Day
12 - 3 P.M. | Kyle Field
Held on April 16, 2023, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m., it will take place in the concourse and plaza of Kyle Field. Inside, there will be tons of booths with small-scale service projects that give back to a certain organization or nonprofit, and in the plaza, there will be live entertainment, food trucks, and yard games. It is a free event and there are no registration links!
Sponsored by MSC Fish
Men's Tennis vs. Auburn
1 P.M. | Mitchell Tennis Center
Cheer on your Fightin' Texas Aggies at Mitchell Tennis Center.
Binglow
1 - 3 P.M. | Sam Raburn Intermediate
This is an event to raise money for our Philanthropy World Vision Kits. The event will include a meal, several games of bingo (with a glow-in-the-dark theme), and door prizes. Tickets will be $20 with a Teacher and Student Discount. Tickets include the meal, one raffle ticket, and entry to the event.
Some details are still being finalized and are in the works, but will be finalized no later than March 1.
Sponsored by Aggie Blossoms
Phi Kappa Induction Ceremony
2 - 4 P.M. | Rudder Theatre
The annual Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony serves to welcome new members as well as honor outstanding alumni and students.
Sponsored by Texas A&M University Undergraduate Studies
Friday, April 14
Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Family Weekend Review
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. | Simpson Drill Field
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the collective accomplishments of numerous units within the Corps based on their achievements during the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards ceremony will conclude with a Pass in Review in honor of the cadets' families and friends. The Corps will step off from the Quad at 5:30pm, and the ceremony will begin once all units are in place on O.R. Simpson Drill Field. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Saturday, April 15
Fightin' Texas Aggie Band Awards
8:30 - 9:45 A.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band will recognize the exemplary performance of its members throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Corps of Cadets Individual Awards
11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. | Rudder Auditorium
The Corps of Cadets will recognize the individual achievements of cadets throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Various local, state, and national organizations and sponsors present awards to cadets for excellent performance and achievement. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of the Commandant
Fish Drill Team Demonstration
12:45 - 1:15 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Ross Volunteer Company Drill Demonstration
1:15 - 1:45 P.M. | The Corps of Cadets Quadrangle (Quad)
The Ross Volunteer Company will provide a close-order drill demonstration for family and friends. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Family Weekend Review
2:30 - 4 P.M. | Fiddler's Green
The Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC) will hold a review for friends and family members. We will recognize senior members for their contributions and accomplishments during their time with PMC. All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by the Corps of Cadets
Family Weekend Partners
Texas A&M Family Weekend works closely with several partners each year. If you are interested in learning more about opportunities in the future for Family Weekend, please contact us at familyprograms@tamu.edu.
