Time

Event

Location

7 p.m.

Dinner Theater

Enjoy fantastic entertainment while dining with your family.  More details about the show will be available soon.  Advanced tickets are required.  More details on this Union Program Council sponsored event will be available soon.

K-State Student Union, Main Ballroom

7 p.m.

Feature Film

Union Program Council sponsors a family-friendly feature film.  Details on the film, including ticket prices coming soon.

K-State Student Union, Forum Hall

Time

Event

Location

8  to 10 a.m.

Roll on Over

Tours and complimentary cinnamon rolls, coffee, and juice from the world famous Housing and Dining Services Bakery will be available.

Frith Community Center

9 to 10 a.m.

K-State History Presentation

Here's a history lesson about K-State that will make you sit up and be proud!  Did you know the "snooze alarm" on your bedside clock was invented by a K-Stater?  Learn K-State traditions and history that will open your eyes and serve as the foundation for our campus.  Tim Lindemuth, K-Stater magazine editor, will guide you as we gather information from the past to help us better understand today's K-State.

K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room

10 to 11:30 a.m.

K-State Legacy Pinning Ceremony and Brunch

Celebrate your family’s K-State tradition! Our ceremony recognizes the commitment of K-Staters across generations and concludes with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and others pinning current K-State students as a symbol of shared loyalty to the purple and white. Family members who are not alumni are honored with K-Stater by Choice recognition.

Student Fee: $10   Family Member Fee: $15.00

Reservations required: 785-532-2222 or pfa@k-state.edu

K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

11a.m. to 1 p.m.

Children's Carnival

Sponsored by the Interfraternity & Panhellenic Councils.

K-State fraternities and sororities host a children's carnival featuring moon bounce, games, and candy!

K-State Student Union, Bosco Student Plaza 

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Family Day Lunch Special

Lunch is available at the K-State Student Union.  Choose from the options at the Food Court or try the lunch special outside on the Bosco Student Plaza.

Menu:  Mequite BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, bag of chips, bottled soda or water

Fee:  $5.50 per person, cash only; no reservations required

K-State Student Union, southwest corner of Bosco Student Plaza

11a.m. to 2 p.m.

K-State Library Story Station

Bring your younger family members to Story Station at Hale Library.  Kids 10 and under can read books from our children's literature collection, have a snack, and color their own version of a book cover!

Hale Library

11a.m. to 2 p.m.

K-State Library Recipe Tour

Gather the 2008 edition of cards featuring recipes from our cookery collection while on a self-guided tour of beautiful Hale Library. Pick up a guide map and starter cards at the Reception Desk by the main entrance.  Library staff will be on hand to answer questions and help you find your way.  Plan on 30-40 minutes for the tour.

Hale Library

11a.m. to 3 p.m.

Air Force ROTC Open House

Air Force ROTC will be opening its doors to Cadet Family members, current students and their families, and future students.  Feel free to stop by and meet with the Cadre and Cadets and learn more about the Air Force ROTC or the Air Force in general.  Come visit General Myers’ old stomping ground!

General Richard B. Myers Hall

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fraternity & Sorority House Tours

Vans depart every 15 minutes from the K-State Student Union with stops at each of our housed fraternity and sorority chapters.  Stop in for a tour or just drive by.

departing from the K-State Student Union, east side of Bosco Plaza 

1 p.m.

Look-A-Like Contest

Compete for bragging rights of the most similar pair.  Entries for siblings, mother-daughter, father-son, friends, or any other match-up are all welcome. Registration in advance is encouraged, 785-532-2222.

K-State Student Union, Courtyard 

1 to 3 p.m.

Greek Affairs Information Table

Greek Life staff and students will discuss your interest in fraternity and sorority life.  Stop by as your schedule allows.

K-State Student Union, first floor

1:30 p.m.

K-State Trivia Contest

Put your K-State knowledge to work in this tournament-like setting.  Teams of four will compete for prizes by answering questions related to K-State, past and present. Registration in advance is encouraged, 785-532-2222.

K-State Student Union, Courtyard

2 -3 p.m.

Ice Cream Social

Enjoy free ice cream and view Study Abroad projects created by K-State students at this College of Architecture, Planning and Design sponsored event.

Pierce Commons, Seaton Hall East Wing

Two hours prior to kick-off

Family Time in Cat Town

Join K-State families for a barbeque before the K-State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette football game.  Family Time in Cat Town is an opportunity for families to visit with K-State special guests and meet other K-State families. Those who attend can also purchase a chance to win the $2,000 tuition drawing. This K-State Parents and Family Association sponsored event requires advanced registration at 785-532-2222 or pfa@k-state.edu.

Fee:  $10 per person; advanced registration

Cat Town, southeast side of Bill Snyder Family Stadium

TBA

Wildcat Football vs. Louisiana-Lafayette

Cheer on the Cats at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.  Tickets are available at 1-800-221-CATS.

Bill Snyder Family Stadium