Friday
Registration
Forgot to register for Family Weekend? No worries. A registration tent will be out on the UA Mall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open classes
Where: On campus
When: All day
Show Mom and Dad how hard you work by taking them to class with you. Families can sit in on classes today, but check with your professor beforehand to make sure there is enough room.
Wildcat World Fair
Where: UA Mall
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Bring your friends and family out for the Wildcat World Fair. Vendors and club tents will be set up all around the Mall, so grab some food and enjoy the performances.
Wildcat Pool Party
Where: Student Recreation Center
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Take a dip in the newly renovated Student Recreation Center pool and mingle with other families at the Wildcat Pool Party. Enjoy music, food, free giveaways and contests as you cool down with your family. Families can also register for Saturday’s Rec Center tournaments.
Rainbow Family Reception
Where: Student Union Memorial Center, Union Gallery, 3rd floor
When: 3 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Meet lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied students and staff and enjoy coffee, tea and snacks provided by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Pride Alliance and LGBTQ Affairs. Discover more about the resources for LGBTQ and allied students available at the UA.
Bear Down Friday
Where: Main Gate Square
When: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Gear up in your red and blue and show the folks how the Wildcats bear down. Bring the whole family down to the old-fashioned pep rally on University Boulevard, hosted by ASUA.
Comedy Corner and Game Night
Where: Student Union Memorial Center, Cellar Bistro
When: 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Need a laugh? Head down to Cellar Bistro and prepare to be entertained by Comedy Corner, the nation’s oldest college sketch comedy troupe. The show could include some adult humor, so it may be best not to bring the little ones. Arcade games, pool and ping-pong are also available across the hall in the Cellar Games Room.
_Double feature _
Where: Gallagher Theater
When: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Cost: $3
“E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” and “Super 8” will play on the UA’s silver screen this weekend. Stop by the box office in the Student Union Memorial Center for more information.
Stargazing
Where: Steward Observatory
When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Cost: Included with registration
Weather permitting, stop by the Steward Observatory and take a glance at the galaxy through the 21-inch telescope.
Saturday
Legacy Lunch
Where: Student Union, Rincon Room
When: 12 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Are your parents Wildcats? Then stop by the Rincon Room for lunch and a ceremony where parent alumni can pass down their UA lapel pins to their students. Pins are included.
UA Parents and Family Association Tailgate
Where: UA Mall
When: 3 p.m.
Cost: Included with registration or $15/adult, $5/student
Prepare to bear down against the Oregon Ducks at the tailgate. It will feature live music, food, fun and giveaways. Don’t miss the end-of-the-night fireworks show.
Sunday
Send-off Brunch
Where: Student Union Memorial Center Ballroom
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Included with registration or $25/adult, $12/student
Say goodbye to the family over brunch and listen to a keynote speaker.
