Texas Woman’s University extends a hearty welcome and invitation to students, family, and friends to attend the upcoming Family Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2026. Participation in Family Weekend is optional and free for TWU students and any guests 5 years old and younger. Registration is required to attend.

The fun begins with open house events, exhibition tours, TWU athletic games, a Family Weekend Reception,  a Texas BBQ tailgate party, fun activities, and more!

Condensed Family Weekend Schedule:

Friday, October 9th

8:00-10:00 am Breakfast at the TWU Dining Hall
10:00 am-12:00 pm Family Weekend Check-In at Hubbard Hall
9:00 am-3:00 pm Dream Big Alumni Exhibition at Fine Arts Building
9:00-11:00 am Blagg Huey Library Open House
11:00 am-2:00 pm Lunch at TWU Dining Hall or Hubbard Hall
2:00 -4:30 pm Late Family Weekend Check-In at Hubbard Hall
2:00-4:00 pm Health Science Open House at Pioneer Hall
3:00-5:00 pm Student Health and Wellness Clinics Open House at Jones Hall
3:00-5:00 pm Career Connections Open House at Brackenridge Hall
3:00-5:00 pm Health & Wellbeing Initiative Open House at Brackenridge Hall
3:00-5:00 pm Minerva's Market Open House
3:00-5:00 pm Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall Tour
3:30-4:30 pm Military & Veteran Family Reception-Southeast Ballroom at Hubbard Hall
4:30-6:00 pm Family Weekend Reception-Southwest Ballroom at Hubbard Hall
6:00-7:00 pm TWU Volleyball Game Against St. Edward’s

7:00-9:00 pm Family Feud

Saturday, October 10th

8:00-10:00 am Breakfast at TWU Dining Hall
9:30 am-11:00 am Family Games on Hubbard Hall Lawn
11:30-1:30 pm Texas BBQ Tailgate in Southwest Ballroom at Hubbard Hall
2:00-3:00 pm TWU Volleyball Game Against St. Mary’s
4:00-6:00 pm Dinner at TWU Dining Hall or Hubbard Hall
5:00-7:00 pm TWU’s Got Talent at Hubbard Hall Amphitheater
6:00-7:30 pm A Campus History: Ghouls, Ghosts, & Treats at Blagg Huey Library

Sunday, October 11th

10:30 am-2:00 pm Brunch at TWU Dining Hall
10:00-11:00 am Self-Reflection & Chapel Service
11:00 am-12:00 pm Revitalize with Yoga at TWU Gardens, Near Fit & Rec
12:00-3:00 pm Self-Guided Tour: Dr. Betty Myers Butterfly Garden & Carrol Abbot Wildflower Sanctuary

Registration and ticket purchase deadline is Extended to October 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Midnight. No refunds will be issued after Friday, September 25, at 5 pm. There will not be any on-site registration or purchases. Registration and ticket purchase is required for all attendees and is handled entirely online.

Family Weekend attendees will have the opportunity to visit the TWU Bookstore to load up on TWU gear and to enter a drawing for a chance to win TWU merch on October 9th & 10th.

• The fee is $55 for adults (13 and older)
• The fee is $45 for guests ages 6-12
• TWU Students register for free

Save the date and make your plans to register on June 5th! Visit the Family Weekend webpage for more information. https://twu.edu/family-weekend/ 

Have questions? Contact the Center for Student Involvement PioneerFamily@twu.edu or 940-898-3626.