Family Weekend has activities for all ages. Some of these activities require a separate entry fee, but tickets will be available for purchase through the 缅北强奸 Family Weekend payment and reservation portal. We encourage you to read through our activity details to find the right fit for your family this weekend! While many of our activities come and go, please note that the Paint and Sip requires on-time attendance. Feel free to look through our description of events below and contact our office with any questions at (812) 465-7167 or new.student@usi.edu.
Start your Family Weekend here! Pick up your weekend schedule, campus map, and swag bag. Don't forget to take a family photo to remember the weekend.
Try your hand at Disc Golf. Equipment can be checked out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Disc Golf course is located on the back side of Parking Lot F.
Enjoy dinner with your student in the Loft for $12. Student can use their meal plan.
Family members 18 years of age and older can work out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Family members under the age of 18 can access the game room and RFC Courts. Minors must be supervised at all times. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for minors.
A historical fantasia in four parts, First Daughter Suite follows Patricia Nixon and daughters Tricia and Julie, Rosalynn and Amy Carter, Betty and Susan Ford, Patti Davis and mom Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush and daughter-in-law Laura as they strive to live meaningful lives in the public eye.
Words and Music by Michael John LaChiusa
Ticket Prices
Adult $15
Senior (60+) $12
缅北强奸 Employee/Alumni $12
Non-缅北强奸 Student $4
缅北强奸 Student $2
Location: 缅北强奸 Performance Center
Additional performance dates and times:
Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 25 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 @ 2 p.m.
We encourage you to dine out with your family this weekend. Many memorable conversations happen at the dinner table. Evansville offers countless restaurants, and many of them have discounts for 缅北强奸 students.
*Many discounts require the student to show their student ID, so don't forget it!
Start your Family Weekend here! Pick up your weekend schedule, campus map, swag bag, and family buttons. Enjoy light refreshments, stop by information tables, and take a family photo to remember the weekend.
National Environmental Education Foundation Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Activities Include:
Bee Origami
Water Quality Investigators
Leaves of 缅北强奸
Guided Expert Walk of the Burdette Trail
Family members 18 years of age and older can work out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Family members under the age of 18 can access the game room and RFC Courts. Minors must be supervised at all times. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for minors.
Stop by the 缅北强奸 Campus Store during Family Weekend to stock up on Screaming Eagles gear, gifts, and campus essentials. Show your school spirit with the latest 缅北强奸 apparel and take home a keepsake to remember your weekend on campus.
If you鈥檙e not attending Brunch with University Leadership or wish to grab something later in the day, join us for Brunch in the Loft, 缅北强奸鈥檚 main dining hall. Students may use a meal swipe or munch money. Families can pay for meals individually or use the student鈥檚 munch money. Families with Family Weekend Vouchers will receive 20% off family meals on Saturday and Sunday.
Get creative during Family Weekend at our Paint & Sip event! Guided by local artist Tony Trip, you鈥檒l paint your own masterpiece to take home. The ticket price includes all painting supplies, aprons, instruction, and your art surface.
馃搷 Location: University Center East, Rooms 2217鈥�2220
铃� Times: Session 1 鈥� 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Session 2 鈥� 1:30-3 p.m.
馃挷 Cost: $20 per person
馃师锔� Reservations required. Limited seating available鈥攑urchase your ticket in advance.
Cheer on the Screagles at this spirited intra鈥憇quad competition as the 缅北强奸 Swimming and Diving teams face off in a Red vs. Blue showdown. Families are invited to come support their favorite athlete鈥攐r the whole team鈥攁s they race, dive, and showcase their talent during this high鈥慹nergy meet.
Free entry. No ticket required.
Aquatic Center
Come join Housing & Residence Life for family weekend! Enjoy decorating a cupcake, color Archie coloring sheets and enjoy your time relaxing at the Community Center.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendly competition in Rice Plaza! Families can play classic yard games like Corn Hole, Giant Connect 4, and Jenga, or head inside Cone Dining in the UCE to relax with a variety of board games. There鈥檚 something for everyone to enjoy!
Enjoy a special Family Weekend tradition鈥�Lunch with University Leadership. Meet Archie, the 缅北强奸 mascot, and hear from President Steven Bridges and Provost Dr. Shelly Blunt as they share exciting updates about the 缅北强奸. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while dining alongside university leadership.
馃搷 Location: University Center West, Carter Hall
铃� Time: Noon
馃挷 Cost: $16 per person
Must make reservations in advance. Students attending will also need reservations. Not part of their meal plan.
Minka Learning Lab for Living Well Open House Explore the Minka Learning Lab for Living Well鈥攁 640鈥憇quare鈥慺oot smart鈥慼ome showcase designed to demonstrate innovative, technology鈥憇upported living鈥慽n鈥憄lace. During this Family Weekend open house, guests can tour the space, learn how smart design supports wellness and independence, and discover how 缅北强奸 students engage with these concepts through the interdisciplinary Gerontology minor. It鈥檚 a hands鈥憃n opportunity to see how students from a variety of majors apply their skills to real鈥憌orld aging and wellness challenges.
Sponsored by Bronstein Center for Health Aging - Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions
Take a spin around The Spin聽during Family Weekend to see where our students' award-winning broadcasts are produced and aired. 聽All 缅北强奸 students interested in radio can gain experience in all aspects of radio broadcasting, including programming, production, news, sports, and other areas at this state-of-the-art facility.聽
The Spin聽and the聽Radio and Television (RTV) Program consistently earn high rankings according to the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). This year, BEA ranked 缅北强奸 as sixth in audio programs, 27th in sports programs and 22nd overall out of over 150 schools in the nation.
Check out the current exhibit at the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Gallery.
Tour the Music Room & Steinway Collection
Explore 缅北强奸鈥檚 Music Room, home to the University鈥檚 treasured Steinway pianos. Families can step inside this creative space, learn about the instruments鈥� history and craftsmanship, and enjoy an up鈥慶lose look at the pianos that support student musicians across campus.
Romain College of Business Tours and Lab Demonstrations
Zero Gravity Treadmill and Bod Pod
The University Archives & Special Collections will host an open house. Make sure to stop in to see artifacts from the local area, the University, a vintage clothing exhibit and the oldest book in the library printed in 1603. They will also be showing World War II newsreels, 1937 in Review and the History of the Submarine.
Try your hand at Disc Golf. Equipment can be checked out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Disc Golf course is located on the back side of Parking Lot F.
Student must register on Fusion Play by 9/21/26 at 11:59 p.m.
Students must sign up but families can show up and play with their 缅北强奸 Student. Corn hole and Spikeball will also be set up.
Join Robert Gober between the Aquatic Center and the Arena from 2鈥�4 p.m. for guidance on exploring 缅北强奸鈥檚 scenic trails. He鈥檒l help you choose the best route based on your preferences and abilities:
Paved Trails: Bluff Area (behind Theatre Support)
Easy Unpaved Trails: Stone Creek Bed (South Trails)
Moderate Unpaved Trails: Waterfall (Bent Twig) with slight drop-offs
All trails are under 0.5 miles, with additional markers to make navigation simple. For those seeking a bigger challenge, Robert can point out longer routes on the map. Come ready to enjoy the outdoors, explore at your own pace, and connect with fellow 缅北强奸 families!
You鈥檙e invited to explore 缅北强奸鈥檚 brand鈥憂ew STEM Discovery Lab, powered by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation 鈥� a hands鈥憃n learning space designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and problem鈥憇olving for K鈥�8 students across the region. This open house gives families a first look at what鈥檚 possible.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2鈥�4 p.m. (CST)
David L. Rice Library 鈥� 1st Floor 缅北强奸
Free and open to the public; no registration required.
Explore the new STEM Discovery Lab facility and technology
Browse the hands鈥憃n lesson materials used during K鈥�8 field trips
Meet the team behind 缅北强奸鈥檚 STEM outreach efforts
Learn how 缅北强奸 students can get involved in mentoring, volunteering, and community engagement
Get inspired by the innovative ways 缅北强奸 supports STEM education in Southwest Indiana
Evan Rebar Curriculum & Outreach Specialist emrebar@usi.edu 812鈥�461鈥�5392
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Family Night Out
Family Night Out invites students and their families to unwind together through a lineup of interactive games including Trivia, Family Feud, and Bingo. The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming 鈥� think game鈥憇how energy, light snacks, and plenty of chances for families to cheer each other on. Whether they鈥檙e testing their knowledge, guessing the top survey answers, or racing to complete a bingo card, guests can jump into any activity at their own pace.
The night is designed to be 尘耻濒迟颈鈥慻别苍别谤补迟颈辞苍补濒, easy to join, and full of quick wins, making it perfect for families with kids, teens, and adults. No experience needed 鈥� just show up ready to play and have fun.
A historical fantasia in four parts, First Daughter Suite follows Patricia Nixon and daughters Tricia and Julie, Rosalynn and Amy Carter, Betty and Susan Ford, Patti Davis and mom Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush and daughter-in-law Laura as they strive to live meaningful lives in the public eye.
Words and Music by Michael John LaChiusa
Ticket Prices
Adult $15
Senior (60+) $12
缅北强奸 Employee/Alumni $12
Non-缅北强奸 Student $4
缅北强奸 Student $2
Location: 缅北强奸 Performance Center
Additional performance dates and times:
Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 25 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 @ 2 p.m.
We encourage you to dine out with your family this weekend. Many memorable conversations happen at the dinner table. Evansville offers countless restaurants, and many of them have discounts for 缅北强奸 students.
*Many discounts require the student to show their student ID, so don't forget it!
Join us for Brunch in The Loft, 缅北强奸鈥檚 main dining hall! Students may use a meal swipe or Munch Money, while families can pay individually or use their student鈥檚 Munch Money. Families with Family Weekend Vouchers will also receive 20% off family meals on Saturday and Sunday.
Before heading home, we encourage families to enjoy one last meal together and make Brunch in The Loft part of your Family Weekend tradition!
Come out and support our Women's Soccer Team as they take on University of Tennessee - Martin.
Family members 18 years of age and older can work out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Family members under the age of 18 can access the game room and RFC Courts. Minors must be supervised at all times. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for minors.
Try your hand at Disc Golf. Equipment can be checked out in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. Disc Golf course is located on the back side of Parking Lot F.
A historical fantasia in four parts, First Daughter Suite follows Patricia Nixon and daughters Tricia and Julie, Rosalynn and Amy Carter, Betty and Susan Ford, Patti Davis and mom Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush and daughter-in-law Laura as they strive to live meaningful lives in the public eye.
Words and Music by Michael John LaChiusa
Ticket Prices
Adult $15
Senior (60+) $12
缅北强奸 Employee/Alumni $12
Non-缅北强奸 Student $4
缅北强奸 Student $2
Location: 缅北强奸 Performance Center
Additional performance dates and times:
Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 25 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 @ 2 p.m.
We know navigating campus can be difficult. Feel free to click here and use the campus map to find your way. You can also find anyone working the weekend, and they can help you find where you need to go. If there's anything we can do, let us know! We're happy to help!