Family and Friends Day 2026
Saturday, September 19th.
Schedule
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Downtown Hays Market - Downtown Pavillion
- Come and check out the best downtown market around, located at the Downtown Pavilion, Union Pacific Plaza, 110 E 10th Street. Visit local vendors and purchase something to remember the amazing weekend!
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - FHSU Fishing Derby - Hammond Hall
- Pack up your fishing gear and come join FHSU Intramurals to fish at the Hammond Hall Pond. Located on campus right next to Hammond Hall.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Crafts on the Lawn - FHSU Campus Quad
- Make some lasting memories with some fun crafts for the whole family! Make your own FHSU game day button, customize a fisher's hat or relax in our beautiful Quad while playing yard games.
10:30 AM - Corn Hole Tournament - FHSU Campus Quad
- Compete in our Family and Friends Corn Hole Tournament. Registration starts at 10:00 AM and the tournament will begin at 10:30 PM
12:00 PM - Student Engagement Picnic - FHSU Campus Quad
- Join us for some burgers and hotdogs provided by FHSU Student Engagement & Belonging Staff.
10:00 AM - Swipe Out Hunger Community Service Event - Tebo Library
- Join us in creating food packs to donate to families in need with Swipe Out Hunger. These care packages will be distributed to families by Swipe Out Hunger. Food packages will include essentials items for families needing comfort, care, and support. All necessary items will be provided to create the care packages.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Tiger Football Ticket Sale - FHSU Campus Quad
- Stop by the Campus Quad to buy a discounted ticket to the Tiger football game. General Admission tickets will be discounted to $5 (Cash only) during this time only.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Family Splash - Cunningham Hall Natatorium
- Come take a dip in the pool at the Cunningham Hall Natatorium.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - FHSU Tigers Football Game vs Pittsburg State University - Lewis Field
- Watch the FHSU Tigers play at Lewis Field! Please stay and enjoy on Saturday Night.
- Make sure to stop by the Campus Quad between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to purchase a discounted Family and Friends general admission ticket for the game.
If you are interested in attending a religious service during your Family Weekend visit, check out the Local Churches Directory here.
Check out more community experiences, there is something for everyone ranging from Activities, Attractions, Dining, & Lodging!
Take any awesome photos this weekend? Share them with us! Post them on social media with the hashtags #UatFHSU and #FHSUFamilyDay
This schedule will continue to be updated and is subject to change.