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2025 Family Weekend Events

Family Weekend is the perfect opportunity for you and your Wildcat to reconnect, explore campus, and create lasting memories together. Here are just a few of the Family Weekend events to come. More information coming soon!

Wednesday, October 15 - Thursday, October 16
  • Family Weekend Check-in: The Cornerstone, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, October 17 
  • Big Blue Day at the Races: Keeneland, 11 a.m.
  • Family Weekend Check-in: The Cornerstone, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Welcome Reception presented by the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union: The Cornerstone, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18:
  • Kiddy-Cat Parade: Buell Armory, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Check-in: Frazee Hall, starts 3 hours prior to game
  • UK Alumni Tailgate (guests do not have to be Alumni to attend): Tobacco Lawn, starts 3 hours prior to kick-off
  • Family Weekend Cornhole Competition: Main Lawn, starts 3 hours prior to kick-off
  • Wildcat Watch Party (UK vs. the University of Texas Football): Gatton Student Center Ballroom, doors open 1 hour prior to kick-off
Sunday, October 19:

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In addition to all the on-campus fun, UK Family Weekend offers a variety of optional events, local excursions, and one-of-a-kind experiences to help you make the most of your visit to Lexington.

Stay tuned for more details this fall and get ready for an unforgettable Family Weekend filled with Wildcat pride, local flavor, and lasting memories!