A family-friendly, fun-filled weekend on campus, presented by Parent & Family Programs.
Purchase your Family Weekend shirts in the Parent & Family Programs Store!
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
One of the finest university art museums in the United States. As a thank you to families attending Family Weekend, the museum is providing a 50% discount to those who register using the link below. You may visit the museum’s website here to learn about events and exhibits.
Cost: $12 for adults (18+)
Register for a 50% discount!
Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Weekend Photobooth
Stop by the Parent & Family Programs photobooth to capture Family Weekend memories!
Where: David L. Boren Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sooner Parents Board Meeting
Where: Student Affairs Conference Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 11:30 AM
Joston's Class Ring Sales
Do you have a senior? The last day to order the official OU Ring with Joston's on campus or online is October 1 for the November 17 Ring Ceremony.
Ring Ceremony Information
Where: First Floor, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Open House
Join DFCAS at their open house to ask questions and see their main student hub, The DODGE, DACAS' Student Success and Advising Center.
Where: PHSC 240 (The DODGE)
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Meet & Greet
Stop by to visit with College of Fine Arts faculty, students, and staff.
Where: Pastoral Dreamer Courtyard, between the Fred Jones Fine Arts Center and Reynolds Performing Arts Center
When: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Student Legal Services presents Healthcare Planning
Join Student Legal Services as we assist students with their advance healthcare planning - the process of making advance care arrangements in the event the unthinkable occurs. Our attorney and SLS Director, Tracey Langford, will be available, by appointment, to answer questions, assist in completing documents, and will have necessary witnesses available to complete the process.
These services will include: HIPAA Authorization & Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Where: President's Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
From Home to OU: Supporting Your Student From Afar
What does your student really need when college feels hard? Hear directly from OU students as they talk honestly about homesickness, academic stress, loneliness, finances, and finding their place on campus. Together, we'll explore practical ways parents and supporters can listen, encourage, and help their students navigate college from afar.
Where: Wagner Hall, RM 135
When: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Academic Success Center Series
Visit the Academic Success Center to learn more about resources available to students.
Where: Wagner Hall
When: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
First Generation Family Event
Resource fair and meet and greet for first generation students and families.
Where: Beaird Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
OU Football Tour
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. From the Barry Switzer Center to Owen Field, this is your chance to experience Oklahoma Football like never before!
Spots are limited - get your tickets here!
Where: Barry Switzer Center, Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
When: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Sooner Parents Reception
Resource fair and meet and greet for first generation students and families.
Where: Beaird Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Family Pickleball Tournament
Join the Food Pantry and Fit and Rec for a fun night of pickleball, photo ops, and giveaways!
Sign up for pickleball.
Where: Timberdell Pickleball Courts
100 W Timberdell Rd, Norman, OK 73019
When: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Escape Room
hosted by Union Programming Board
Join us for a fun and challenging time for the whole family!
Sign up for Escape Room here!
Where: President's Room, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Ghost Tours
Sign up for a spooky tour of campus! Learn more about OU's haunted history.
Sign up for Ghost Tours here!
Where: Meet at Historic Holmberg Hall
560 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019
When: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Guest Artist Recital: Mivos String Quartet
Join University Fine Arts for a a live string quartet.
More information here.
Where: Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center
500 W Boyd Street, Norman, OK 73019
When: 8:00 PM
Star Party
hosted by the Physics and Astronomy Departments
Join the Physics and Astronomy department sponsors free public star parties on the roof of Lin Hall. A typical night could include a planet or two, binary stars, star clusters, or maybe one of the brighter nebulae.
Where: Lin Hall
760 Van Vleet Oval, Lin Hall, CQRT, Norman, OK 73019
When: 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
One of the finest university art museums in the United States. As a thank you to families attending Family Weekend, the museum is providing a 50% discount to those who register using the link below. You may visit the museum’s website here to learn about events and exhibits.
Cost: $12 for adults (18+)
Register for a 50% discount!
Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Family Weekend Photos by Maddi Lance Photos
Families can register for a 15 minute mini session and will receive their photo gallery within 72 hours of their session. You will be able to download your top 5 images, with the option to purchase additional photos individually or as a discounted full gallery package. As a thank you, all families who book a Family Weekend mini session will receive 20% off any future session with Maddi Lance Photos. This discount may be used for senior portraits, couples sessions, family sessions, or creative shoots, and is valid for 8 months after September 19th, 2026. Cost for 5 images is $50.
Schedule your mini session here!
Where: Evans Hall Lawn
660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OU Gaming Club Time Trial Challenge, Family Free Play, and Complex Tour
We just launched our new colorway shirts! Parents and their students can sit in our custom racing sim rigs and the top two(2) times from the day win a VIP package for the student and a matching shirt for one(1) family member. Cool off in our lounge and enjoy free game time as a family before tailgate and game time begins!
Want to learn more about what OU's 10-year gaming culture and esports developments are all about? Come to our program presentation at 1PM and full complex tour after. Schedule your mini session here!
Where: OU Gaming Lounge, Cross Village Building B
114 4th St., Norman, OK 73019
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Complex Tour 1:00 PM
Boomer Bash Tailgate
Attend the Boomer Bash Tailgate to connect with other families, enjoy refreshments, and witness pre game entertainment. Must have a ticket to attend.
Purchase tickets here!
Where: North Oval
When: 3 hours before kickoff
Walk of Champions
Welcome the team to the Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium. Appearances by the Sooner Schooner, OU Spirit Squad, and Pride of Oklahoma.
Where: View this map
When: 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff
OU vs. New Mexico
Help us to cheer on our Sooner Family against New Mexico!
Tickets are currently sold out.
Where: Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium
When: 7:00 PM
Bye-Bye Brunch
Join Parent & Family Programs for a brunch before departing Norman and your students.
Get your tickets here!
Where: Molly Shi Boren Ballrom, Oklahoma Memorial Union
900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73019
When: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
One of the finest university art museums in the United States. As a thank you to families attending Family Weekend, the museum is providing a 50% discount to those who register using the link below. You may visit the museum’s website here to learn about events and exhibits.
Cost: $12 for adults (18+)
Register for a 50% discount!
Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
When: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
