2026 Schedule in Progress
We will be continuing to add events to this schedule as we lead up to Family Weekend.
*Athletic event tickets are still at a cost. Follow the instructions by each game to purchase your game tickets.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2341 or email Amanda Lawson alawson@wtamu.edu
| Event | Time | Location | Details |
| Friday Sept. 25 | |||
| Family Weekend Check-In | 10:30 a.m.- 7p.m. | JBK Hazel Kelley Wilson Study | Check-In with us recieve your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! |
| Scholastic Book Fair | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | JBK Hazel Kelley Wilson Study | Your student is excited for this nostalgic event! Treat them or yourself with a trip down memory lane to the Scholastic Book Fair. |
| Mudfest | 12:30-5 p.m. | Behind the VHAC | Join us for the 4th annual Mudfest, and watch students compete in a Mud Volleyball Tournament! |
| Faculty Duo Recital | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall | Dr. Jessica Schury Peckham, flute, and Dr. Ryan Boehme, percussion |
| Saturday Sept. 26 | |||
| Autumn Street Fest | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Canyon Downtown Historical Courthouse Square | Come check out a local favorite! 100 Canyon Farmers Market Vendors, Live Music, Free Activities, a photobooth, and a Pet Parade @10am. Check out more information at https://canyonfarmersmarket.org/events/ |
| Family Weekend Check-In | 9-11:30 a.m. | JBK Hazel Kelley Wilson | Check-In with us recieve your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! |
| Maxwell's Fall Festival | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm | Special rate of $12 per person for the Fall Festival on Sept 26-27. Show your student ID at ticket booth. |
| Family of the Year Brunch | 10:30 a.m. | Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex - Hazel Kelley Wilson Grand Lobby | Family of the Year Nominees will be recognized and winner will be announced. (For family of the year Nominees Only) |
| Scholastic Book Fair | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | JBK Hazel Kelley Wilson Study | Your student is excited for this nostalgic event! Treat them or yourself with a trip down memory lane to the Scholastic Book Fair. |
| WTAMU Men's Soccer Vs. UT Tyler | 1 p.m. | The Pitch | Purchase Tickets through the Athletics Ticketing Site. |
| Tailgate & Check-In | 3-6:30 p.m. | 26th Street | Stop by the Family Weekend space for giveaways and fun. |
| WTAMU Football Vs. Midwestern State | 7 p.m. | Buffalo Stadium | Families will recieve a discount link from Athletics to use to purchase tickets after registering for Family Weekend. |
| Sunday Sept. 27 | |||
| Family Hike in Palo Duro Canyon | 7:30 a.m. | Meet at the First United Bank Center | Join WT Rec Sports for a guided hike in Palo Duro Canyon! Families that meet and car pool with our group will have their admission to the Canyon covered. |
| Family Weekend at the Honey Farm | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Creek House Honey Farm | Come out and enjoy tasting honey, shopping around, and eating lunch from Creek House Honey Farm and Honey Buzz Winery this Sunday. Family Weekend Specials include: 50% off mimosas in the winery and 25% of all anti-age products. |
| Maxwell's Fall Festival | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Maxwell's Pumpkin Farm | Special rate of $12 per person for the Fall Festival on Sept 26-27. Show your student ID at ticket booth. |
Family of the Year Nomination
Want to show your parents, siblings, guardians, grandparents, spouse, children or other supporters just how much you appreciate everything they've done for you? This is your opportunity to nominate them for the WTAMU Family of the Year!
This award is given to the family members or other supporters of a current West Texas A&M University Undergraduate or Graduate student, and selection is based upon an application process. If you would like to nominate someone please take a moment to review the award criteria and guidelines below and submit your application.
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Eating
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Shopping
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Lodging
Check out this link for some hotel options near us! https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/visit/lodging.htm