Family Weekend

Tour Mary Todd Lincoln House

Sep 20, 2024, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Book admission today through the Family Weekend registration form! The Mary Todd Lincoln House, located on West Main Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, was the family home of the future wife of the sixteenth President of the United States. In 1977, the girlhood home opened to the public and became the first house museum in the country to honor a First Lady.

Bus Tours of the Bluegrass

Sep 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Book a tour of the Bluegrass on the Family Weekend registration form!

Banachek: World Renowned Magician and Mentalist

Sep 21, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 PM

Described as the “cream of the crop” when it comes to entertainers, Banachek is the world’s leading mentalist.

A Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail

Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30 AM

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 new and improved Taste of the Kentucky Doughnut Trail event during Family Weekend, featuring doughnuts from N.

Big Blue Pantry Food Drive at Family Weekend Check-in

Sep 16–21, 2024

Help support students in need – donate to the Big Blue Pantry! The Big Blue Pantry serves UK students experiencing food insecurity by distributing non-perishable food items. Bring a canned good, a jar of peanut butter, or a monetary donation for the Big Blue Pantry to Family Weekend Check-in, Monday - Thursday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information on the pantry and a list of suggested donation items, visit their website.

Campus Recreation Guest Passes

Sep 20–22, 2024

Explore Campus Recreation resources and facilities at no additional cost during Family Weekend! Students must have an active membership and remain with their guests in the facility. Family members must be 14 years or older and bring a photo ID.

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.

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.

Early Family Weekend Check-in

Sep 16–19, 2024

Monday, September 16 - Thursday, September 19, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Send your student to check in your family for Family Weekend using their BBNvolved Event Pass. Early Check-in allows you to beat the crowds and get your Family Weekend event entry buttons, swag bags, and any apparel you purchased. Family members wishing to check in without their student present will need their student's name and UKY email address.

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.

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