Past Events

UK Volleyball vs. LSU

Sep 22, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00 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.

Wildcat Family Huddle

Sep 22, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Family Weekend registrants are invited to a unique opportunity where they will meet other UK families, play get-to-know-you games, and take family photos from the middle of Kroger Field. Families will enter Kroger Field from Gate 12, and the field entrance will open at 4:30 p.m. We ask all participating families to be on the field by 5 p.m. for the start of the event. Water will be provided, but other food and drinks are not allowed on the field.

College Events

Sep 22, 2023, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Meet other UK families, faculty, and staff during these events hosted by many of UK’s academic colleges. More specific event information will be available in September on the UK Guides Family Weekend mobile app and at www.uky.edu/familyweekend. Free parking will be available in the Cornerstone Parking Garage on South Limestone all day. COLLEGE EVENTS SCHEDULE:

Pick Your Path: Family Weekend Edition

Sep 22, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 PM

Pick Your Path is time set aside during Family Weekend for you to get to know more about some of UK’s wonderful campus resources. You get to decide what you want to learn about and can attend as many sessions as you want! You’ll meet new people around campus, get free stuff, and learn more about UK. Check the UK Guides Family Weekend mobile app in September for information on all available paths and locations. Free parking will be available in the Cornerstone Parking Garage on South Limestone all day. Pick Your Path Schedule of Events:

Tour Kroger Field

Sep 22, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Have you ever wanted to see behind the scenes of Kroger Field? Now is your chance! Join other UK families on a tour of Kroger Field and learn more about the home of Wildcat football. These walking tours are first-come, first-served based on overall capacity and can accommodate up to 20 people per tour; some waiting may be required until space is available on a tour. Tours will leave every 15 minutes with the last tour departing Gate 12 at 3:45 p.m. Tours will last 30-45 minutes.

Tour of UK Tutoring Centers

Sep 22, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Explore the variety of free academic support resources available to Wildcats on the self-guided tour of UK’s Learning Centers. Whether a student is looking for general guidance with study strategies or time management, course specific supports in math, science, and business courses, or assistances on any communication /media assignment – UK’s Learning Centers are there to support all students on their academic journey to success.

UK Traditions Tour

Sep 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Start this self-guided tour of campus at the Bowman Statue in Wildcat Alumni Plaza where you can take your first family photo of the weekend and continue on to learn about UK history and important UK traditions. Pick up some fun UK swag along the way! Find the complete tour guide in the UK Guides Family Weekend mobile app in September. Hosted by the UK Alumni Association and the Parent and Family Association.

Cat Chat Live: 2023 Family Weekend

Sep 13, 2023, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Family Weekend is around the corner! Get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your Family Weekend experience by joining the Parent and Family Association for Cat Chat Live, a live virtual Facebook chat, on Wednesday, September 13, 12:30 p.m. ET.

Cat Chat Live: 2023 Career Fair Prep

Sep 5, 2023, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Help your student prepare for UK's Career Fair (September 20, 2023) by joining the Parent and Family Association and Stuckert Career Center for a live virtual Facebook chat, on Tuesday, September 5, 12:30 p.m. ET, to learn tips and strategies for successfully navigating the UK Career Fair.

Cat Chat Live: 2023 K Week

Aug 9, 2023, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

During K Week, new students will experience five days of events, meetings, and activities designed to acclimate them to life at the University of Kentucky. To best prepare for K Week, new students and families are invited to join the Parent and Family Association and K Week staff and students for Cat Chat Live, a live virtual Facebook chat.

Email	parents@uky.edu
Phone	859-257-2752