Family Weekend 2024
Schedule of Events.
All events are FREE* and open to all family members and students! Event calendar is subject to change.
*Athletic event tickets are still at a cost. Visit gobuffsgo.com to purchase your game tickets.
*Theatre and Orchestra events also require a paid ticket for admissions. Please use the links in the schedule below to purchase tickets.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2314 or email Amanda Lawson at alawson@wtamu.edu.
| Friday, Oct. 25 | Time | Location | |
| Check-In | 3 to 7 p.m. | JBK Student Center Legends Club |
Check-in with us and receive your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! You can also buy a Family Weekend t-shirt. |
| Engler College of Business Open House | 3 to 5 p.m. | CC 220 |
Explore and learn more about the Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business. |
| Natural Sciences Open House | 3 to 5 p.m. | NSB Atrium |
Faculty will be present to meet with families. We will have swag, snacks and tours of the building available. |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Museum | 3 to 5 p.m. | PPHM |
Free Admission with your family weekend nametag, sponsored by the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. |
| Family Fun Night | 3 to 9 p.m. | VHAC Bowling Alley |
Join us for Family Fun Night at the Activities Center! Starting at 3:00 pm, families are invited to bowl for free and enjoy snacks and drinks in the bowling alley. Bring your loved ones and make memories during this fun-filled evening! |
| Virgil Henson Activities Center | 3 to 10 p.m. | VHAC |
Free Admission with your family weekend nametag, sponsored by Rec Sports. |
| WT Volleyball vs St. Edward's | 6 p.m. | The Box |
Buy your tickets here. |
| Symphony Spooktacular | 6 & 8 p.m. | Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts in Amarillo |
Buy your tickets here. Join us for a family-friendly evening of bewitching harmonies and ghostly grooves as the Amarillo Symphony and the WTAMU Orchestra and choir perform your favorite Halloween classics! |
| Dance and Ice cream | 7 to 10 p.m. | Catholic Student Center |
Open dance floor and some ice cream. |
| WT Theatre Production: The Gamester | 7:30 p.m. | Branding Iron Theatre |
Buy your tickets here. Rated PG-13 |
| Saturday, Oct. 26 | |||
| WT in the Canyon | 8 a.m. |
Palo Duro Canyon Meet at the FUBC to carpool at 8 a.m. |
Free entrance to the canyon when you carpool! Enjoy the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon with your family. You may join a guided hike or explore on your own once we arrive. |
| Virgil Henson Activities Center | 8 a.m to 6:30 p.m. | VHAC | Free Admission with your family weekend nametag, sponsored by Rec Sports. |
| Family of the Year Brunch | 9 a.m. | Alumni Banquet Hall | Family of the Year nominees will be recognized and winner announced. |
| Natural Sciences Open House | 9 to 11 a.m. | NSB Atrium | Faculty will be present to meet with families. We will have swag, snacks and tours of the building available. |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Museum | 9 a.m to 5 p.m. | PPHM | Free Admission with your family weekend nametag, sponsored by the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. |
| Buffs, Bagels, and Brew | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | WTFanGear (2306 4th Ave) |
Enjoy Buffs, Bagels, and Brew at WTFanGear along with multiple in store specials. |
| WT Women's Soccer vs. UT Tyler | 11 a.m. | The Pitch | Buy your tickets here. |
| WT Men's Soccer vs. Midwestern State | 1:30 p.m. | The Pitch | Buy your tickets here. |
| WT Volleyball vs. St. Mary's | 2:00 p.m. | The Box | Buy your tickets here. |
| Tailgate & Check-In | 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | 26th Street |
Stop by the Family Weekend space for giveaways and fun. Free Coffee will be served from Journey Coffee. |
| WTAMU Football VS. UT Permian Basin | 7 p.m. | Buffalo Stadium | Buy your tickets here. |
| WT Theatre Production: The Gamester | 7:30 p.m. | Branding Iron Theatre |
Buy your tickets here. Rated PG-13 |
| Sunday, Oct. 27 | |||
| Explore Canyon | All Day | City of Canyon | We encourage you to explore the many shops and restaurants in Canyon. |
| Haiku Death Match | 12 to 2 p.m. | FAC Recital Hall | This is a haiku poetry competition with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Competitors will compete head to head and a panel of judges will judge which competitor advances to the next round. |
| West Texas A&M Grass Bash: Blocking Out Cancer | 12 p.m. | Buffalo Sports Park | The WTAMU Men's Volleyball Club is hsoting a coed volleyball tournament fundraiser. Sign-up your team here. |
| Virgil Henson Activities Center | 2 to 8 p.m. | VHAC | Free Admission with your family weekend nametag, sponsored by Rec Sports. |
| WT Theatre Production: The Gamester | 2:30 p.m. | Branding Iron Theatre |
Buy your tickets here. Rated PG-13 |
The West Texas A&M University Family of the Year Award seeks to recognize parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) who have made a significant impact and contribution to the life of a WTAMU student. By supporting and encouraging our students, Buff families also support West Texas A&M University.
All West Texas A&M undergraduate, graduate students are eligible to nominate their parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) for this award.
The 2024 Family of the Year nominations are now closed.
All submissions will be reviewed by the Family of the Year Committee. Check back for a list of our nominees
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2314 or email Amanda Lawson at alawson@wtamu.edu.
Eating
Check out places to eat locally in Canyon HERE.
Shopping
Get your shopping on in Canyon, TX. View a list of local stores and vendors HERE.
Lodging
Check out this link for some hotel options near us! https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/visit/lodging.htm
Thank you to our sponsors!
