Family Weekend
When: October 24th - 26th
- Tailgates, sporting events, arts and crafts
- Show off your new school to your family!
Family Events & Resources
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Family Weekend 2025 Schedule
Need directions? Here's a map of campus!
Friday, October 24th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
| Cowbell Decorating | Unleash your creative side by crafting a cowbell to cheer on the Mavs! | 2pm-4pm | Milo Bail Student Center and Maverick Landing |
| FanFest |
Celebrate with your student before the game with music, yard games, and light snacks. Stop by the New Student and Family Programs table for some swag! Plan to come to this event? Please register here. |
5pm-7pm | Baxter Arena |
| Hockey Game & Royalty Announcement | Cheer on our hockey team as they take on UMASS! 2025 Homecoming Royalty will be announced at intermission. | 7:07pm | Baxter Arena |
Saturday, October 25th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
| Volleyball Game | Watch the UNO Volleyball team play against Oral Roberts. | 12pm | Baxter Arena |
| Pre-Game Tailgate in the Pep Bowl | Warm up before the soccer game with some free food and fun! | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Pep Bowl (Dodge Campus) |
| Men's Soccer Game | Bring the energy as our men's soccer team takes on Denver! | 2pm | Caniglia Field |
| BBQ Before the Battle | Grab a bite to eat with your student before the hockey game. | 5pm-6:30pm | Oklahoma Joe's in Aksarben Village |
| Hockey Game | Join us for night two as the Mavericks battle UMASS on the ice. | 7:07pm | Baxter Arena |
Sunday, October 26th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
| Coffee and Crafts | Bring the whole family for beverages and pastries, pumpkin painting, and other crafts! | 10:30am-12:30pm | University Village Clubhouse (Dodge Campus) |
| Spirit Walk to the Soccer Game | Join UNO's Maverick Maniacs crew to get hype before the soccer game! | 12:30pm | From Dodge Campus housing to Caniglia Field |
| Women's Soccer Game | Close out Family Weekend by cheering on our women's soccer team versus Kansas City! | 1pm | Caniglia Field |
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