Late Check-in | Eastway Lounge | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Late Check-in will take place in the Eastway Hall Lounge. After check-in, guests can join in on the breakfast fun!
Breakfast Tailgate | Eastway | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents & Families Appreciation Weekend badge required for entry
Start game day the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ way! Join fellow Golden Flashes families for a festive Breakfast Tailgate. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, connect with other families, show off your Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ spirit, and get energized before cheering on the Flashes or enjoying the weekend. It's the perfect opportunity to make memories, celebrate your student, and kick off an exciting day on campus.
Aeronautics & Engineering Expo | at the KSU Airport | 4020 Kent Rd, Stow | 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
This family-friendly event at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport features hands-on STEM activities, historic aircraft displays, hourly facility tours, and a midday flyover by a 16-plane T-34 formation. Admission is $10 per family/car and registration is required. Families may drive to the airport or take the complimentary shuttle.
Highlights also include:
Flight Experiences: airplane rides ranging from $65 (1 person) to $125 (3 people) and flight simulators for $20 per 15 minutes.
Exhibits: Featuring displays of vintage aircraft, robotics exhibitions, drone flying demonstrations, and a special appearance by a robot dog.
Tours: Guided, hourly tours of the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center and the airport.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum | 515 Hilltop Drive Kent | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum is a hidden gem where students and families can explore fashion, culture, and creativity through a world-class collection spanning more than 250 years. As part of America’s 250th anniversary, visitors can experience Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home, featuring the rare Keckley quilt attributed to Elizabeth Keckley, dressmaker to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, alongside the student-curated exhibition Chintz: From Forbidden Fabric to Luxury Interiors.
Great Game Campus Scavenger Hunt | Various Campus Locations| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Embark on an exciting campus adventure that combines puzzles, challenges, and teamwork. Participants will work together to solve clues, uncover hidden secrets, and navigate various locations across campus. This interactive experience offers a fun way to explore Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, connect with family members, and learn more about life as a Golden Flash.
College of Sciences and Humanities
Information coming soon!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University vs. Ball State | Dix Stadium | Time TBA
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to cheer on the Golden Flashes as they take on the Cardinals from Ball State University. The game start time will be announced soon! Families registered for the weekend can purchase tickets for a discounted price of $15. Student tickets are free of charge. Giveaway: 1,000 Jersey Coolers.
Wear your Parents and Families Weekend t-shirt to the game or find game-day wear in the athletic stores located in the MACC or Dix Stadium.
May 4 Visitors Center | Reflections Gallery, 147 Taylor Hall | 1 - 5 p.m.
The Visitors Center, located in Taylor Hall, contains a permanent exhibition of the student anti-war movement, historic artifacts, and film about the events of May 4, 1970 featuring interviews with some of the participants and students who were wounded on that day.
Outside the May 4 Visitors Center, guests may take a self-guided tour of the 18-acre site, recently designated as a National Historic Landmark. The experience is powerful and immersive while providing context and multiple perspectives on the May 4 tragedy.
A Taste of Sciences and Humanities | Bowman Hall | 1 - 3 p.m.
As part of Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, A Taste of Sciences and Humanities invites all students, parents, families, and supporters to explore the many opportunities available within the College of Sciences and Humanities. The event offers a welcoming and engaging atmosphere where all families can discover academic pathways, ask questions, and learn more about the resources that support student success.
In addition to exploring academic opportunities, guests can enjoy interactive games, free swag, popcorn, snacks, and Handel’s Ice Cream.
Parents and Families Paint Night | 306 Kent Student Center | 1 - 3 p.m. | *$40.00 per person
A fun and creative opportunity awaits as participants design and paint their own custom doormat. With guided instruction and plenty of room for personalization, this experience offers a memorable keepsake to take home. Pre-registration is required (embed link to a la carte page), and guests of all ages are welcome. Open to the first 150 guests.
The Big Flash Event | 218 Kent Student Center | 6 - 8 p.m.
Get ready to light up the night at The Big Flash Event, an electrifying glow-party experience for students, parents and families. Enjoy an evening filled with excitement, friendly competition, and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ spirit. Guests can challenge one another in laser tag, test their skills on the glow mini golf course, create colorful masterpieces on the Giant Lite-Brite wall, and capture unforgettable memories in the immersive photo booth.
The fun doesn't stop there. Attendees can treat themselves to refreshing lemonade, delicious funnel cakes, and other surprises throughout the evening.
