Fall Family Weekend


Save the Date: September 27-29, 2024

Join the tradition

All family members of LSU students are invited to campus for a weekend of activities, programs, and the chance to see the LSU Tigers take on the University of South Alabama Jaguars under the lights of Tiger Stadium. Family Weekend allows parents and families from across the globe to:

  • Spend valuable time with your Tiger
  • Explore campus, your Tiger's "home away from home"
  • Experience LSU traditions

september 27-29, 2024

Get a head start on your Family Weekend planning by saving the date and securing your accommodations in advance.

Registration

Registration for LSU Family Weekend will open in late summer 2024. Stay tuned for more details about official registration dates and Family Weekend package prices. Registration will be required to participate in Family Weekend activities. 

Members of the LSU Family Association will have access to priority registration for Family Weekend, which means they will have the opportunity to register one week early before registration opens to the public. To learn more about the LSU Family Association and join today, please visit lsu.edu/join.

Schedule of Events

The 2023 Schedule of Events below is a reference to what type of events your family can typically expect for Family Weekend. More details about the LSU Family Weekend 2024 schedule will be posted as they become available.

Family Weekend Check-In
11 a.m.–8 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore

Registered participants should check in to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs, and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.

Free Family 2-Hour Bike Rentals
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
UREC (enter via the East Entrance to access the Outdoor Center)

Come with your Tiger to the UREC Outdoor Center and receive a free 2-hour beach cruiser bike rental for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

On-Campus Housing 101
1 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Housing Tour Center, Old President's House

Join LSU Residential Life for a sneak peek of living on campus as an upperclass student! Chat with our staff about the application process and on-campus upperclass living options; take a virtual tour of East Campus Apartments (ECA), West Campus Apartments (WCA), and Nicholson Gateway Apartments (NGW); and ask questions regarding your Tiger's current housing assignment. 

We'll also have a table set up in front of the Old President’s House with more information about upperclass housing, some giveaway items, and lawn games.

Zip Line Fun: 1-Hour “All You Can Zip”
1–5 p.m.
UREC Challenge Course
Cost: $10 per person (includes guest pass for UREC daily access)

Come enjoy UREC’s new 450 ft zipline! Guests must pre-register in order to attend this event. Guests can sign up for a one hour-long timeslot, which includes all-you-can-zip. This event is open to everyone (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Limited space is available.

Come Have a Ball with Engineering and Business!
2–3:30 p.m.
Snow-balls at the walkway between the Business Education Complex and Patrick F. Taylor Hall.
Engineering tours begin from the Capstone Gallery
Business tours begin from the BEC Auditorium Lobby BECW 1510

Join the College of Engineering and the E.J. Ourso College of Business for snow-balls and tours of Patrick F. Taylor or the Business Education Complex.  Get the inside scoop on all things engineering or business and beat the heat with a sweet treat.

College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) Carnival
2–4 p.m.
Huey P. Long Fieldhouse, Front Lawn

CHSE students and their families are invited to stop by our newly renovated facilities to enjoy SNEAUX-cones, snacks, games, and more!

Manship Sweets Meet & Greet
2–4 p.m.
LSU Journalism Building, Room 111

We invite students and their families to stop by the Manship School of Mass Communication for a sweet Halloween treat!

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) Open House
3–4 p.m.
Shell Tutorial Center, 141B LSU Library

Stop by Shell Tutorial Center to learn about the free academic support resources offered by the Center for Academic Success, including tutoring, study groups, Supplemental Instruction, academic coaching, and more.

Bengal Block Party
5:30–8:30 p.m.

Tower Drive
*Must be registered for the Purple or Gold Package in order to attend. 

Join us for our signature event to officially kick off Family Weekend! There will be games, music, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Food trucks will be available to purchase snacks on your own. Registrants can also bring in outside food or beverages. This will be an outdoor event (weather permitting). 

Performances by the Tiger Girls, LSU Cheerleaders, and featured guest speakers will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Memorial Tower.

Family Association Game Night*
*Exclusive Event for Family Association Members
8–10 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union

Family Association members are invited to enjoy a Bingo night! There will be two rounds of games – the first round will be held from 8:10–9 p.m., and the second round will be held from 9:10–10 p.m.

Family Weekend Check-In
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
2nd Floor, Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore

Arriving on Saturday? Registered participants can visit the second floor of Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs , and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to the Tailgate. Access badges will be required for entry into the Family Weekend Tailgate.

Free Family 2-Hour Bike Rentals
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
UREC (enter via the East Entrance to access the Outdoor Center)

Come with your Tiger to the UREC Outdoor Center and receive a free 2-hour beach cruiser bike rental for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

UREC Leisure River Access
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
UREC Leisure River

Come lounge in UREC's beautiful leisure river in the shape of LSU before you partake in gameday activities! Your LSU student must present their Tiger Card. Family members can join their student by purchasing a $5 UREC guest pass. Family Association members can obtain up to two complimentary guest passes by showing their Family Association membership card at the main desk. 

Family Weekend Tailgate
1–4 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground
*Must be registered for the Purple or Gold Package in order to attend. Access badge required for entry. 

Tailgating is an LSU Tradition! Join us for the biggest tailgate on the Parade Ground with food, live music featuring the Beaucoop Boogie band, special appearances, inflatables, a photo booth, face painting, cornhole tournament, and more! Look for our white tents, Family Weekend flags, and balloons. Even if you are not attending the football game, you are welcome to join the fun and attend the tailgate as long as you are pre-registered. Click here to view the menu.

Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
1:30 p.m.
LSU Parade Ground

Only families registered for the Family Weekend Tailgate are eligible to participate in the Cornhole Tournament. Teams consist of two people. Stay tuned for more details. 

PMAC Fan Zone
1:30–5:30 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)

The PMAC will be open to the public with access to restrooms and is a great place for fans to take a break from the heat. The Tiger Band will perform in the PMAC after the Victory Hill Parade.

All Tiger Stadium Gates Open
4:30 p.m.

Golden Band from Tigerland marches down “Victory Hill”
Time TBA
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive

LSU Football Team Walks Down “Victory Hill”
Time TBA
Located at the top of N. Stadium Drive

Golden Band from Tigerland takes the field for pregame performance
6:15 p.m.
Tiger Stadium

Kickoff, LSU Football vs. Army
6:30 p.m.

Please note that football tickets are a separate cost and not included in the price of your Family Weekend registration fee. For more information about ticket prices and policies, please visit our Football Tickets page

Free Family 2-Hour Bike Rentals
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
UREC (enter via the East Entrance to access the Outdoor Center)

Come with your Tiger to the UREC Outdoor Center and receive a free 2-hour beach cruiser bike rental for your family. Student must present their Tiger Card. Bike availability and sizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Family Weekend Jazz Brunch
*For Gold Package Guests Only
Two time slots offered:
9–10:30 a.m. and 12–1:30 p.m.
Royal Cotillion Ballroom, LSU Student Union + The Club at Union Square
Registration is required. Access badge required for entry.

**This event typically sells out very quickly when priority registration opens.

Join us as we close out Family Weekend with an all-you-care-to-eat, southern-style brunch buffet, featuring live jazz music and door prizes. Click here to view the menu. A cash bar serving mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available. 

 

 

8,000+

parents & family members attend annually

16th

annual Family Weekend event

20+

events & sessions make up Family Weekend

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Registration for Family Weekend will open in late summer 2024. Stay tuned for more details!

When registration opens in late summer 2024 (date TBD), you will register via an online form. Stay tuned for more details. 

Family Weekend package options and costs will be announced this summer. Stay tuned for more details!

Please note:

  • You must register and pay for all family members attending Family Weekend signature events, including your LSU student.
  • There is no charge for children ages 5 and under to attend Family Weekend, but they must be listed on your registration form, so they will have a pass and lanyard to access the events.
  • Only registered family members will be allowed access to Family Weekend signature events.
  • Your Family Weekend registration fee does not include football tickets, as those must be purchased separately after you complete your Family Weekend registration. For more information about ticket prices and policies, please visit our Football Tickets page.
  • All payments for LSU Family Weekend are made using a credit card on the registration form.
  • Registrations are non-refundable.

Yes, if your LSU student plans to attend any of the Family Weekend signature events, then you must register and pay for them to attend.

All payments for LSU Family Weekend are made by using a credit card on the online registration form. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are accepted.

No, Family Weekend registrations are nonrefundable.

All families of current LSU students are invited to attend Family Weekend. 

Definitely! Family Weekend is for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age.

There is no charge for children ages 5 and under to attend Family Weekend, but they must be listed on your registration form, so they receive an access badge. 

Arrival, Parking, & Other

If you want to take full advantage of the opportunities available throughout the weekend, we encourage you to arrive by Friday morning (September 27). We will host educational sessions, meet-and-greets, and more throughout Friday. The tailgate and football game will be held on Saturday, and the weekend will culminate with a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. More details about the Family Weekend 2024 schedule will be posted on our schedule of events as they become available. 

To view additional lodging options in the Baton Rouge area, click here

Click here for more details. All registered families will also receive an email with parking details prior to Family Weekend. Please note that parking on Saturday is controlled by the LSU Athletic Department.

Stay tuned for more details.

Absolutely! We always recommend comparing the schedule of events to see if it is feasible to attend both.

Visit our Football Tickets page for more information.

Check-In will be held on Friday, October 20 from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. and on Saturday, October 21 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on the second floor of the Barnes & Noble at LSU Bookstore.

Registered participants must check in to pick up your Family Weekend materials, including access badges, souvenirs, and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.

Yes, students will need to know the name of the primary registered contact and may pick up the packet during check-in.

You are required to wear your access badge at each Family Weekend signature event (Bengal Block Party, Family Weekend Tailgate, Jazz Brunch). Access badges will be provided at Check-In.