Family Weekend Schedule

Students, check in your families for Family Weekend!

Monday, September 16, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

116 Frazee Hall

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Friday, September 20,

1 p.m. - 8 p.m. in 116 Frazee Hall

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Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22

Use this map to take a walking tour of campus at your leisure and learn about important UK traditions.

Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (general admission)

UK Art Museum in the Singletary Center for the Arts; 405 Rose Street

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Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

440 West Short Street

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Friday, September 20, 4 - 6 p.m.

Barker Plaza, outside of the Gatton Student Center

Pack your bags for a family getaway, right here on campus! Celebrate Family Weekend at Happy Campers with a cozy gathering where you can bond over puzzles, bracelet-making, and coloring. Enjoy delicious s’mores, drinks, and unwind together. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for quality time and relaxation with your loved ones.

Friday, September 20, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Lucille Little Library

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Friday, September 20, 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

578 West Main Street

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Friday, September 20, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

1320 Nicholasville Road

Limited capacity. Sign-up required on registration form. 

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Friday, September 20, 5 - 8 p.m.

Downtown Lexington

Preview the September HOP Exhibitions this fall

Friday, September 20, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Start from the Lexington Visitors Center, 215 West Main Street

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Friday, September 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Meet at Relic in the Distillery District, 1170 Manchester St., Suite 170

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Friday, September 20, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Times and locations vary

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

September 20, 5 - 8 p.m.

Treat your student to dinner at their favorite Lexington restaurant or join them at one of UK's campus dining locations. 

Download the Family Weekend UK Guides mobile app to access a discount passport to local restaurants and attractions. 

Friday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Bell Soccer Complex

UK students 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).

Friday, September 20, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Top of the Rose Street Parking Structure (#2) across from William T. Young Library

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Saturday, September 21

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in 116 Frazee Hall

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Saturday, September 21, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Follow the Doughnut Trail map.

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Saturday, September 21, 12:45 p.m.

Kroger Field

Purchase tickets at a discounted rate (while supplies last).

Saturday, September 21, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Gatton Student Center

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Saturday, September 21, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Top of the Rose Street Parking Structure (#2) across from William T. Young Library

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Saturday, September 21, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom

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September 21, 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema

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Sunday, September 22, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meet in the Scott Street Parking Lot

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Sunday, September 22, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Times and locations vary

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Sunday, September 22, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Start from the Lexington Visitors Center, 215 West Main Street

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Sunday, September 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Meet at Relic in the Distillery District, 1170 Manchester St., Suite 170

Limited capacity. Click here for more information.

Sunday, September 22, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The Club at UK's Spindletop Hall, 3431 Ironworks Pike

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Work out at the Johnson Center or Alumni Gym, or take a swim at the Lancaster Aquatic Center with your Wildcat!

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Bring a donation to the Big Blue Pantry and help UK students experiencing food insecurity. Drop off donations at any Family Weekend Check-in, Monday through Saturday.

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