Family Weekend Sessions

Package Key:    Gold Package  |    Silver Package  |    Buffs Package  |    Public

Open Rec      
6 a.m.-11:30 p.m. |   Rec Center 
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Check-in Information Tent      
8 a.m-5 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Check in for Family Weekend, pick up your agenda, t-shirt, clear game day bag, CU giveaways, a campus map and other registration package information.

Annual Meeting of Barney Ford Lab      
9 a.m.-5 p.m. |   Kittredge Multipurpose Rooms A-D
During our annual meeting we will be presenting research on immigration, race and gender politics. CU families are welcome to see the type of research CU researchers and our affiliates are conducting. The Barney Ford Lab has the stated mission of preparing CU students to be engaged citizens in a pluralistic society.
Join Session 1 (9:30-11:50 a.m.), Session 2 (2-3:30 p.m.), or the poster session (3:40-4:30 p.m.). Find the full schedule of sessions.

Off-Campus Living: Getting Ready for Next Year      
9:30-10:30 a.m. |   Glenn Miller Middle Ballroom
It's never too early to start your off-campus housing search in Boulder... or is it? Join CU's Off-Campus Life team to review the off-campus housing search, relevant timelines, dispel off-campus myths, dive into budgets, explore neighborhoods and learn about all of the incredible resources at your fingertips to ensure your student transitions into their new apartment or home seamlessly.

Campus Tree Tour     
9:30-10:30 a.m. |   UMC Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court
CU Boulder has around 5,000 trees with 60 different species represented. Vince Aquino, Facilities Management Forestry Supervisor, will lead a tour pointing out unique characteristics and attributes of the campus trees, and their historical significance to the university. Come learn about our beloved trees and meet others in the Buffs family who are interested in trees! Please note: Tour space is limited and will be first-come, first-served.

Program in Exploratory Studies Family Weekend Information Session         
10-10:30 a.m. |   CASE E422
Come learn about the Program in Exploratory Studies and how we support our students. Learn about how you can support your student our family resources on campus! Following our information session, come down to the PES Lobby for our open house. Meet our Exploratory Studies advisors, staff and peers!

Leading Students to the Library: More than Books         
10-11 a.m. |   Norlin Library, E113
Join to learn more about the University Libraries! We’ll guide parents through library spaces and collections, share details about learning opportunities, and offer multiple ways for students to connect with us for research consultations. We’ll also give you a sneak peek of community activities and supports that we offer.

Education Open House        
10 a.m.-12 p.m. |   MBE 193
The School of Education Advising Office will be hosting drop ins! Come by our office for coffee or tea and some snacks, and get to know your student's academic advisor. The building is open and we will have student ambassadors here if you would like a tour. See where your student will learn to be a future educator and leader!

CU Art Museum        
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |   Visual Arts Complex
Visit the CU Art Museum to view over 8,700 works of art. Current exhibits include Turn, Turn, Turn: Picturing Time, Shaping Time: CU Ceramics, and Biogenic Futures: Women Shaping Material Ecologies.

Program in Exploratory Studies Open House         
10:30-11:30 a.m. |   PES Lobby (2nd floor of CASE building)
Meet the PES advisors and staff over coffee and pastries.

Architecture Tour    
10:30-11:30 a.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Tour CU Boulder’s campus while learning more about the historical development of the architectural style, campus design principles and the current practice and future vision for the institution. Spaces for this tour will be first-come, first-served. Can't join the tour? Learn more by checking out the book Body & Soul by William R. Deno, a former CU campus architect. The book is available at the CU Bookstore and proceeds directly benefit students in the Planning, Design & Construction mentorship program.

History and Traditions Tour      
10:30-11:30 a.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Explore campus while learning fun facts and history about CU Boulder on this student-led walking tour. Meet at the UMC South Terrace Tent.

Family Weekend In-Person Coffee Hour      
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |   UMC, Room 235
Join the New Student & Family Programs team in-person for our monthly Buff Family Coffee Hour! While our coffee hours are usually held in a virtual format, this special Family Weekend edition is hosted in person and is a great way to connect, chat and ask questions about life at CU Boulder. 

Supporting Your Student      
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |   UMC, Glenn Miller West Ballroom
This session will focus on the ways you can continue to support your student throughout their first year in college. Campus resources and strategies for supporting your student's personal and academic success will be discussed.

Ice Skating      
11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Bouldering      
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym 
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Engineering Connections Open House        
1-3 p.m. |   Williams Village North, Room 145
Come meet faculty and staff in the College of Engineering and Engineering Connections! Learn about your student’s engineering experience, and discover support resources available to help if your student ever needs it. Connect, ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at campus life at Will Vill. Light refreshments provided—drop in anytime!

History and Traditions Tour      
1:30-2:30 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Explore campus while learning fun facts and history about CU Boulder on this student-led walking tour. Meet at the UMC South Terrace Tent.

Take Care Street Fair        
2-4 p.m. |   TBD
The Take Care Street Fair is an annual tradition, bringing together resources and information on health and wellness, campus dining, transportation, basic needs support, libraries and more! Also have some fun while your with us - arts, crafts, music, lawn games and more! 

Faculty Presentation: The Beginnings of Beer in the Ancient World      
2:30-3:30 p.m. |   UMC, Glenn Miller West Ballroom
Join Travis Rupp, Beer Archaeologist and Assistant Teaching Professor of Classics, for an exclusive Family Weekend presentation journeying back to the beginnings of beer and the brewing arts in the ancient world.

Education Abroad Information Session      
3-4 p.m. |   UMC Glenn Miller Middle Ballroom 
Come learn about CU Boulder’s diverse options for Education Abroad, including international study, internships, research and service-learning programs. We offer hundreds of programs in more than 70 countries. With programs available for all majors and all budgets, where will you go?

Faculty Presentation: TBD      
3:30-4:30 p.m. |   UMC Glenn Miller East Ballroom
Description coming soon!

Cozy Gaming: Farming Simulators      
3-7 p.m. |   Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge, UMC West Dining Room
Cozy games with friends are the best way to unwind from a stressful week. Play your favorites or try something new in good company! Embrace the cozy autumnal vibes with Farming Simulators!

Pre-Stampede Family Reception    
4:30-6:30 p.m. |   Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn
Join New Student & Family Programs for our annual Pre-Stampede Reception. Mix and mingle with other families, CU administrators and staff over heavy appetizers and a cash bar. Families can walk, take the bus or get on the Spirit Shuttle from the reception venue to Pearl Street in time for the Stampede.

PC Outdoor Film & Car Show: The Fast and the Furious      
6-10:30 p.m. |   Lot 360 and Benson Lawn
Join Program Council and the CU Car Club for a car show and outdoor film. The car show will run in Lot 360. Then stick around after for a screening of The Fast and the Furious on Benson Lawn.

Pearl Street Stampede        
7-8 p.m. |   Pearl Street
Cheer on the CU football team at the Pearl Street Stampede, the kickoff celebration for CU home football games for more than a decade. This event is open to the public.

Fiske Planetarium Show: Colorado's Buffalo Skies        
7-8 p.m. |   Fiske Planetarium
Curious about the Colorado Skies above Boulder? Wondering what the equinox is all about? Join us to take a deep dive into this astronomically significant day and explore the constellations of autumn. Tickets: $12 General admission & FREE for CU Students showing a current Buff OneCard (only applies to this show). CU students must call ahead (303-492-5002) to reserve a ticket; tickets must be picked up the day of the event. Tickets not picked up by 6:30 p.m. will be released to the public.

Haunted Legends: Ghost Tour       
7-8 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Fan of the supernatural and the unusual? Uncover stories of restless phantoms and unexplained phenomena as you wander haunted locations on campus with other families. Are you brave enough to join us? (Content advisory: This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.)

Women's Volleyball Game vs. CSU        
7-8:30 p.m. |   CU Events Center
Come out and cheer on CU Women's Volleyball team as they take on Colorado State University! Students can get in for free with their BuffOne Card. Families can purchase tickets online for $11.50-$15.50.

Ice Skating      
8-10 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Fiske Planetarium Show: Classic Rock - Dome of Legends Laser & Liquid Sky Show        
8:30-9:30 p.m. |   Fiske Planetarium
Journey through time and space with the legends of the early classic rock era. Featuring the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, and more. This laser and liquid sky experience transforms the dome into a cosmic concert. From soaring riffs to interstellar visuals, this show is a mind-bending tribute to the music that has shaped generations. Tickets: $12 general admission; $8 student general admission. Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303-492-5002 or emailing us at fiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime. You can also purchase tickets online.

Fiske Planetarium Show: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show        
10-11 p.m. |   Fiske Planetarium
An ABSOLUTE classic! No need to say anything more. This is NO ORDINARY laser show! Our new laser system will mesmerize you with vibrant colors cutting their way through the fog to our 360-degree wrap around screen – all while our engineers fly you through the universe in Fiske Planetarium’s unique immersive theater! Tickets: $12 general admission; $8 student general admission. Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303-492-5002 or emailing us at fiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime. You can also purchase tickets online.

Package Key:    Gold Package  |    Silver Package  |    Buffs Package  |    Public

Check-in Information Tent      
9 a.m-4 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Check in for Family Weekend, pick up your agenda, t-shirt, clear game day bag, CU giveaways, a campus map and other registration package information.

Open Rec      
9 a.m.-11 p.m. |   Rec Center 
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

CU Art Museum        
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |   Visual Arts Complex
Visit the CU Art Museum to view over 8,700 works of art. Current exhibits include Turn, Turn, Turn: Picturing Time, Shaping Time: CU Ceramics, and Biogenic Futures: Women Shaping Material Ecologies.

Ice Skating      
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Bouldering      
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym 
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Ice Skating      
8-10 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Family Weekend Tailgate     
TBD |   Norlin Quad
Join us for a tailgate with fun for the entire family! Inflatables, a DJ, a visit from special CU guests, lawn games, food and drinks!

CU vs. Wyoming Football Game        
TBD |   Folsom Field
Cheer on the Buffs football team against Wyoming. Tickets required. 

Package Key:    Gold Package  |    Silver Package  |    Buffs Package  |    Public

Open Rec      
9 a.m.-11 p.m. |   Rec Center 
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Buff Family Stampede 5K Fun Run      
9-10:30 a.m. |   Norlin Quad
Join us for the annual Buff Family Stampede 5K Fun Run through CU Boudler's beautiful campus! Registration is required. On-site registration is $20. Please bring cash for on-site registration. Please note: this is a fun run, so walking, skipping and jogging are all welcome. We will not have an official timer.

Buffs Family Yoga      
9:30-10:30 a.m. |   Main Campus Rec Center, Studio 2
Join us for morning yoga with one of CU Boulder’s Rec Center yoga instructors. We will have a limited number of yoga mats available; feel free to bring your own mat if you have one.

Buffs Family Sendoff Brunch     
9:30-12 p.m. |   Norlin Quad
Enjoy a delicious brunch with your family to celebrate the conclusion of Family Weekend.

Bouldering      
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym 
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Ice Skating      
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Fiske Planetarium Show: One Sky        
1-2 p.m. |   Fiske Planetarium
One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications and how our One Sky connects us all. We'll visit ancient Greece and find patterns in the Forge of Artemis; measure time with the Diné, or Navajo people to seek the Thunderbird; explore 18th-century India in Jai Singh’s Dream; journey with First People of what is now northern Canada in a Celestial Canoe; visit Japan to find the patterns of the Samurai and Stars; and venture out into the ocean with Hawaiian navigator in Wayfinders. Tickets: $12 general admission; $8 student general admission. Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303-492-5002 or emailing us at fiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime. You can also purchase tickets online.

Fiske Planetarium Show: Colorado's Buffalo Skies        
2:30-3:30 p.m. |   Fiske Planetarium
Curious about the Colorado Skies above Boulder? Wondering what the equinox is all about? Join us to take a deep dive into this astronomically significant day and explore the constellations of autumn. Tickets: $12 general admission; $8 student general admission. Seating should be reserved in advance (payment is required) by calling the Fiske Planetarium ticket office at 303-492-5002 or emailing us at fiske@colorado.edu. Tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes in advance of showtime. You can also purchase tickets online.