Past Events

UK Volleyball vs. Tennessee

Sep 24, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Cheer on the volleyball team as they take on Tennessee! As a special treat for Family Weekend guests, any UK student wishing to bring their family to the game can get four guests in for free in addition to the regular free student admission (with a valid UK student ID). They simply need to show their student ID, enter with their guests, and sit in general admission seating; no advance purchase required. Additional tickets are $8 for adult general admission and $10 for a reserved ticket (all ages). For reserved seating areas, all patrons require a ticket, regardless of age.

A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail

Sep 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

In 2012, The New York Times article “Twists and Turns along a Kentucky Doughnut Trail” brought well-deserved publicity to many of the region’s fine doughnut purveyors and introduced the country to one of Kentucky’s sweetest secrets. Now we are bringing those sweet treats to you in the final event of Family Weekend! Drop by the Gatton Student Center Ballroom between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wellness Retreat

Sep 24, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Spend time focusing on your mental, physical, and emotional health while participating in fitness and meditation routines, chair massages, educational sessions, and a well-being resource fair in the Gatton Student Center. Therapy dogs will make an appearance, and guests will have the opportunity to get a free flu shot and giveaways. The Wellness Retreat is hosted by Student Well-being, UK Dining, UK Retail Pharmacies, UK Integrated Medicine, University Health Service, UK Police Department, WRFL, and the Parent and Family Association.

Top Gun: Maverick Movie Night

Sep 23, 2023, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Bring your lawn chair and join us for an outdoor movie night at the new Alumni Commons along Rose Street near the Chemistry-Physics Building. The first 100 attendees will receive a UK Alumni picnic blanket. The movie will start at dusk. Rain location will be the Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema. This event is sponsored by Raising Canes and the UK Alumni Association.

Festival Latino de Lexington

Sep 23, 2023, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Join Wildcat families and members of the Lexington community to celebrate Latin American art and culture in the heart of downtown Lexington at the Festival Latino de Lexington! With live music, dance, visual arts, and authentic cuisine, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. Be sure to stop by UK’s table in the non-profit organization tent! The festival is presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation and the Foundation for Latin American and Latino Culture and Arts. Accessibility

Family Reunions

Sep 23, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

As a member of the extended Wildcat family, we want to invite you and your students to participate in our brand new series of Family Reunions during Family Weekend. Family Reunions are smaller groups of students and their families with common interests and experiences coming together to celebrate student achievements and get to know one another. Family Reunions will be hosted by the Office of Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, First-Generation Student Services, and more! Central Campus Reunion: Haggin Courtyard

Tent Party

Sep 23, 2023, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun afternoon full of delicious food, family-friendly activities, games, inflatables, music, and more! Special guests, Zack Attack! The greatest throwback party band…EVER, will be performing in the main tent beginning at noon. There will be something for Wildcat fans of all ages!

Lewis Honors College Open House

Sep 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet and mingle with families of Lewis Honors College students. Also, ask questions of the Lewis Honors College administration. We look forward to indulging in some breakfast bites and coffee or tea with you. Hosted by the Lewis Honors College and its Family Advisory Council.

Complete Your DanceBlue Bucket List

Sep 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DanceBlue is a University of Kentucky student-run organization that fundraises year-round and culminates in a 24-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. The money raised through DanceBlue is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, established to support the kids of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic both today and well into the future through an endowment. DanceBlue funds also support the year-long fundraising engine and operations that underpin the mission, as well as providing funds to support research at the UK Markey Cancer Center.

Visitor Center Campus Tour

Sep 23, 2023, 8:30 – 11:00 AM

Register HERE for a campus tour! Have you taken a tour of campus yet? If not, join Visitor Center tour guides for a 45-minute walking tour that will introduce you to some of UK’s history and traditions and show you some of campus’s newest additions. Tours will start at the Visitor Center in the Gatton Student Center and end at the next Family Weekend event site. Tours are limited to 60 people per guide and will leave every half hour from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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