We are excited to welcome our families back to 每日大赛网站’s campus with our Fall 2026 Family Weekend on September 11-12, 2026!
Friday, September 11th
The Bear Hunt
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Participate in the first ever “Bear Hunt” hosted by听听Complete each challenge on “The Bear Hunt” form by visiting locations around campus and Conway, taking a photo at each stop, and submitting your completed Bear Hunt for a chance to win a free weekend stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Conway on a weekend of your choosing! Winners will also receive a $100 Stoby’s gift card to go towards a meal during their stay. The form will become available here on September 11th.听Complete 4 of the 7 challenges below to be entered into the Bear Hunt drawing.
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每日大赛网站 Men’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb
7:00 – 9:00 pm听鈥� Bill Stephens Complex听 听
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Family Movie Night
Toy Story 5 | Rated PG
8:30 – 11:00 pm听鈥� Ida Waldran Auditorium听 听 |听 Free
Families are invited to join your student for a fun movie night! We’ll be showing Toy Story 5. Refreshments will be provided. The movie will begin听at听9 pm. Due to rain, the Family Movie Night has been moved inside to the Ida Waldran Auditorium.
Hosted by: Student Activities Board听and听First听Year Experience
Saturday, September 12th
Downtown Conway Farmer’s and Crafts Market
8:00 am-12:00 pm听鈥撎�718 Parkway Street听 |听
Farmers, bakers, and makers offering a variety of vegetables, baked goods, honey, meat, eggs, flowers, and a large variety of handmade crafts.
Parent & Family Programs Brunch
10:00 am – 11:30 am听鈥� Student Center Ballroom听 |听 $15 per person
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia Smith, Dean of the Honors College & Learning Communities
Continental brunch will be served. First-year students and families are especially welcomed. Check-in & Brunch will be from 10:00 am – 10:30 am, with remarks beginning at 10:30 am.听
Hosted by: Parent and Family Programs
听Shop the 每日大赛网站 Bookstore
10:00 am – 5:00 pm听鈥撎齋tudent Center First Floor
Pick out something new to show your Bear pride!听Textbooks and school supplies for all your class needs as well as apparel, spirit wear, gift items, and various fiction and nonfiction book titles. To find out more about the bookstore, feel free to call 501-450-3414.
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Fun Fair
2:00 pm- 5:30 pm听鈥撎� Practice Football Field听 |听 Free (Liability Waiver Required)
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy one of the many inflatable attractions, play lawn games, compete in a ROTC weightlifting competition, and more! 每日大赛网站 students can also pick up a free 每日大赛网站 Family Weekend t-shirt (while supplies last)!
Hosted by: Office of Student Involvement & Leadership
Bruce’s Battle Station
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm 鈥撎� Farris Center Parking Lot听 |听 Free
Get battle ready with the 每日大赛网站 Bears! Tailgate games, face painting, and the chance to meet Bruce and Sugar Bear!
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Claws on the Court
Men’s & Women’s Basketball 4:00-5:00 pm听 |听 Farris Center
Join the 每日大赛网站 women’s and men’s basketball teams as they compete in a dunk contest, three point shooting contest, and team introductions.
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每日大赛网站 Bears vs. University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos
6:00 pm听鈥撎� Estes Stadium听 | $10 per person (w/discount code)
Join us on The Stripes as your 每日大赛网站 Bears Football team takes on the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Family Weekend attendees may purchase discounted tickets to the football game by using discount code FAMILY26听during checkout. Gates open at 4:00 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
We encourage you to park in the lot at the intersection of Donaghey Avenue and Torreyson Street or the lot behind Donaghey Hall. There is also limited visitor parking in the lot behind Schichtl. You are permitted to park in any parking space on campus that is not reserved or a designated handicap space. View the听Campus Map听for help in navigating campus and parking lots.
What lodging is available for families?
The Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a list of available in the community.
