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Family Weekend 2026, which will be held Sept. 25-27, will feature concerts and performances, a Bobcat Family Welcome, athletic events and a wide range of events for people of all ages.

Family Weekend is part of a series of special weekends OHIO hosts throughout the year. Other special weekends during the 2026-27 academic year include:

• Dads Weekend – Nov. 6-8, 2-26
• Sibs Weekend – Feb. 5-7, 2027
• Moms Weekend – April 2-4,  2027

For more information, see the Family Weekends website.

Events taking place throughout the weekend

– All weekend at the Baker University Center, Third Floor Atrium. The Cats’ Cupboard will hold a donation drive throughout the weekend to support the food pantry. You can find more information on the food pantry here.

– All weekend at the Golf and Tennis Center. 

– Friday and Saturday at the Athena Cinema.

- Cheer on ºìÐÓÊÓƵ D2 Hockey during their weekend games at Bird Ice Arena. Tickets are $5 and available for purchase at the door.

Friday, Sept. 25

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– 3 p.m. at Pruitt Field.

– 4 p.m. at Bob Wren Stadium.

– 5 p.m. at Jefferson Hall Room 160. Enjoy snacks, laughs and a fun competition.

– 6-7:30 p.m. on the College Green. Bobcat Families are invited to kick off Family Weekend by joining Interim Vice President for Student Life Kathy Fahl, Interim Dean of Students Scott Bye, and members of the Bobcat Family Council for a special welcome reception on OHIO’s iconic College Green.’

– 8-10 p.m.  at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.  Zoltan Kaszas is an award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats. You can find more information and purchase tickets here.

Saturday, Sept. 26

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– 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Challenge Course at the Ridges.

– 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Ping Recreation Center lawn. Visit the Bobcat Depot Tent Sale for OHIO apparel and merchandise up to 45% off.

– 11 a.m. at the Ping Recreation Center. This session is free.

– 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Ping Recreation Center lawn. 

– 3:30 p.m.  at Peden Stadium.

– 4-5 p.m.  at Glidden Hall. The American Pops Orchestra makes Athens its final stop on a regional tour of schools and communities around the region.

– 8 p.m. at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Grammy, ACM, and CMA award-winning Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde performs at OHIO for Family Weekend. You can find more information and purchase tickets here.

Sunday, Sept. 27

– 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Baker University Center Ballroom.  Join UPC for this free event where you can enjoy bagels, other tasty breakfast foods, and plenty of chances to yell "BINGO!"  

– 2:30-4 p.m. at Bird Arena. Enjoy an afternoon of skating at Bird Ice Arena.

For a complete listing of events, see the Family Weekends website.