Friday

Kick-Off Carnival

Inflatables, a farmers market and much more! Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. UA Mall

Family Weekend Vendor Fair

Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. UA Mall

College and school luncheons, tours and meet-and-greets

Get to know the faculty, and see the facilities your student uses. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All over campus

Parents and Family Association Annual Faculty and Staff Luncheon

Arizona Board of Regents Chair Fred Boice will speak, and Gov. Janet Napolitano has been invited. Free to Parent Plus members; capacity for the event has been reached. Noon. SUMC, South Ballroom

Open classes for UA families

See what happens in your student’s classes! Free. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All over campus

Bear Down Friday

ASUA presents an old-school pep rally for anyone who wants to get excited for the home football game on Saturday. Free. 5-7 p.m. Main Gate Square

Read like a dean

Meet some of the UA Deans and learn what they’re reading. UA faculty authors will also be on hand to autograph their books for parents. Complimentary snacks and beverages are provided. Free. 4:30-5:30 p.m. UofA Bookstore

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Capacity for this event has been reached. 7-9 p.m. SUMC, South Ballroom

Up Late in Wilbur’s Underground

Live entertainment, games and more! Free. 9 p.m. to midnight. SUMC, Wilbur’s Underground

Saturday

Recreation Center tournaments

Up for some 2-on-2 basketball? Sign up in teams of two. Care for some racquetball? Play that, too. The tournament winners will win prizes. $5 per person. 9 a.m. Student Recreation Center

Legacy Lunch

A lunch and ceremony for parent alumni to pass along UA lapel pins to their student offspring. Lunch and pin are provided. $20 each. 11 a.m. to noon. SUMC, South Ballroom

Pre-game tailgate party

Free. 1-4 p.m. UA Mall

Arizona vs. Stanford (football)

Whatever else you do, you don’t want to miss the game! Tickets available through Arizona Athletics. 621-2287. 4 p.m. Arizona Stadium

Family Weekend BBQ

Celebrate UA athletics with Arizona Athletics, the Pride of Arizona Marching Band, Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, and the whole gang! Included with registration. After the game. UA Mall

“”Solid Blues””

UApresents hosts a series of great blues musicians, including Charlie Musselwhite, Joe Krown and the North Mississippi All-Stars. Tickets can be purchased at the Centennial Hall Box Office, or by phone at 621-3341. Student prices as low as $10! Centennial Hall

Comedy Corner special

Family Weekend-themed spectacular! Might not be suitable for the young ones. Free. 10 p.m. SUMC, Cellar restaurant

Sunday

Family Weekend Fun K!

A running and walking tour of the UA campus. Free. 7:30 a.m. Registration Tent

Mission to Mars brunch

As your weekend winds down, enjoy brunch while Peter Smith tells you about the Phoenix Mars Lander, due to land on Mars next year. $20 for parents, $10 for students. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Grand Ballroom