Signature Events

Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27

Admission for one person per ticket. All participants, including FSU students need tickets. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.


Signature Events 

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Friday Night @ FSU

Date: Friday, September 25 | Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.   |   Location: FSU Student Union (75 N. Woodward Ave.)

Price: $49

Join us for the ultimate Family Weekend celebration with Friday Night @ FSU! This memorable evening is filled with dinner, FSU Student Union activities, and axe throwing! Take home an exclusive Family Weekend tote bag filled with goodies and swag.

This ticket includes:

  • Fried Chicken Friday Dinner Buffet
  • One piece at Paint-A-Pot
  • One game of Bowling and Shoe Rental
  • Bingo hosted by Club Downunder in Moore Auditorium (with prizes!)
  • Axe Throwing with Tomahawk 51
  • Family Weekend Tote Bag (includes flyers, goodies, and swag)

Admission for one person per ticket. All participants, including FSU students, need tickets. Your ticket will be a lanyard and pass given at Check-In. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Fried Chicken Friday Dinner Buffet Menu:

  • Honey Fried Chicken
  • Sautéed Green Beans
  • House Made Mac & Cheese
  • House Garden Salad
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Ranch
  • Roll
  • Bourbon Glazed Bread Pudding

Cash Bar Available
Vegan and vegetarian options available upon request.

Recommended Parking:
Woodward Ave.Garage (104 N. Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304).

  • Open parking in any student (white lined spots) and no parking in red line spots in any lots/garages.
  • All vehicles must be removed from Booster lots by 11:59 p.m. on the evening before a home game.
  • Learn more about Football Parking here.

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Flying High Circus Shows

Date: Friday, September 25 | Time: 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. | Location: FSU Flying High Circus (269 Chieftan Way)

Price: $35

Step right up and experience the magic at one of Florida State University’s most iconic traditions—the FSU Flying High Circus! Be amazed by our FSU students showcasing incredible skill and a captivating performance for our FSU families.

Admission for one person per ticket. All participants, including FSU students need tickets. Your ticket will be confirmation email with the subject "Flying High Circus Show - FSU Family Weekend 2026". All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Recommended Parking:

South Circus Lot (269 Chieftan Way Tallahassee, FL 32304)

  • Open parking in any student (white lined spots) and no parking in red line spots in any lots/garages.
  • All vehicles must be removed from Booster lots by 11:59 p.m. on the evening before a home game.
  • Learn more about Football Parking here.

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Get Up, It's Game Day! Fun Run and Walk

Date: Saturday, September 26 | Time: 8:00 a.m.   |   Location: FSU Student Union (75 N. Woodward Ave.)

Price: $35

The Get Up, It's Game Day! Fun Run is the best way to take in the beautiful sights and scenery of the Florida State University campus. Perfect for walkers and runners of all ages, skill levels, and abilities, come start your day with fresh air and great exercise!

Each ticket includes a Family Weekend Fun Run and Walk t-shirt and Finisher Card with local coupons to commemorate this run!

Admission for one person per ticket. All participants, including FSU students need tickets. Your ticket will be a race bib given at Check-In. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Recommended Parking:

Dewey Street Lot (on the corner of Dewey and Call Street) or the Call Street Garage (540 W. Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301)

  • Check the Game Day Parking Map for General Parking (gold areas).
  • Any vehicles parked in reserved Booster parking (garnet areas) will be towed at the owner's expense.
  • Learn more about Football Parking here.

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Tailgate Brunch

Date: Saturday, September 26 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon | Location: FSU Student Union (75 N. Woodward Ave.)

Price: $35

Kick off your game day with the ultimate Family Weekend Tailgate Brunch before FSU football game! Join us for a morning of delicious brunch dishes, vibrant face painting to show your FSU pride, and live music to keep the energy high. Enjoy refreshing beverages at our cash bar as you gear up for the big game. Don't miss this perfect start to an exciting day of football and family fun.

Admission for one person per ticket. All participants, including FSU students need tickets. Your ticket will be a wristband given at Check-In. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Tailgate Brunch Menu

  • Build Your Own Breakfast Bowl
    • Includes scramble eggs and your choice of:
    • Cheese Grits or Breakfast Potatoes
    • Sausage Patty or Bacon
    • Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions, Chives, and Beans
  • Sweet & Savory
    • Waffles
    • Bacon or Sausage
    • Biscuits
  • Breakfast Sandwiches
    • Egg & Cheese Croissant
    • Sausage & Cheese English Muffin
    • Vegan Tofu Scramble Wrap
  • Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Water
  • Cash Bar Available

Vegan and vegetarian options available upon request.

Recommended Parking:

Dewey Street Lot (on the corner of Dewey and Call Street) or the Call Street Garage (540 W. Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301)

  • Check the Game Day Parking Map for General Parking (gold areas).
  • Any vehicles parked in reserved Booster parking (garnet areas) will be towed at the owner's expense.
  • Learn more about Football Parking here.

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Garnet & Gold Tailgate with New Student & Family Programs

Date: Saturday, September 26 | Time: 3 Hours Before Kickoff  |   Location: Union Green (75 N. Woodward Ave.)

Open to all FSU students and families

The Garnet & Gold Tailgate is a tailgate sponsored by Student Engagement and New Student & Family Programs. Join us for some yard games, swag, and free food before FSU vs. Central Arkansas.


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Vote in the Family Weekend Banner Competition

Date: Thursday - Sunday | Location: FSU Student Union (75 N. Woodward Ave.) 

Our Family Weekend Banner Competition calls for FSU Registered Student Organizations (RSO) to display their FSU spirit by creating painted banners that uniquely interpret our annual theme. Our goal is to show students and families celebrating Family Weekend more about our campus life, student organizations, and meaningful communities at FSU.

2026 Banner Competition Theme

To celebrate FSU’s 175th anniversary, this inaugural year of the banner competition invites student organizations to bridge the past and the future. This theme is about more than just history; it is about the community you have built here and the family you have found within your organization.

How does your organization contribute to the 175-year-old story of FSU? Whether it’s through service, shared interests, or lifelong friendships, we want to see what "family" looks like through your lens

Voting will take place beginning Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27. The Top 3 placing organizations will be announced on Monday, September 28. 


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Customize Your Family Weekend

Date: Thursday - Sunday 

Explore our different trails and paths to enhance your Family Weekend! From photo spots, academic endeavors, and athletic treasures, find what fits your family and your schedule.

Academic Pursuits

Explore the halls, libraries, and study spots that power academic excellence at FSU!

Strozier Library With almost 2 million visitors each year, Strozier Library, FSU’s largest library, is open 134 hours each week, providing research assistance and services like free academic tutoring and academic support.

Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House The Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House serves as a beautiful and tangible monument to FSU's mission of promoting a sense of community among our very brightest, most hard-working students and providing them support as they reach new levels of success.

Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) ACE is a university learning center, focused on helping students develop the study skills and success habits that are necessary in a large research university and valued by future employers.

Thagard Building The Thagard Building is home to the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE). CARE supports students who are among the first in their family to attend college and may face unique challenges in college because of educational or economic circumstances.

Your Student’s Academic College Every major has a home at FSU. Drop by your student's academic college to see firsthand where they study, collaborate, and build their path to success!

Expressive Endeavors

Experience the vibrant heart of FSU’s creative spirit! Follow this trail to explore where student creativity comes alive.

Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) The FSU Museum of Fine Arts originated as the Fine Arts Gallery for Florida State University’s School of Visual Arts. In 1971, the gallery moved into 16,000 square feet of exhibition, art storage, and work spaces in the newly constructed Fine Arts Building, which continues to house the museum.

Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Ruby Diamond Concert Hall (1200 seats) is the College's state-of-the-art, premier performance hall for opera performance and major concert productions.

Flying High Circus Founded in 1947 by Jack Haskin, the Florida State University "Flying High" Circus is an extra-curricular activity under the Division of Student Affairs. This program was created when FSU became a co-ed institution and is an activity for students to participate in jointly to this day.

Innovation Hub FSU’s Innovation Hub, also known as “The Hub,” is a unique collaborative workspace and makerspace that provides students from across disciplines with opportunities to explore their creative, innovative nature.

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) The Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) hosts student coordinated events, movies, gaming, lectures and special events for FSU students and their guests.

Legacy Walk

Follow this path through our historic core to discover the traditions, origins, and timeless spaces that laid the foundation for today’s campus.

“Osceola’s Vision,” Mural in the FSU Student Union Artwork from Seminole Tribe of Florida artist, Erica Deitz, is prominetly displayed in the FSU Student Union. Deitz describes the artwork as “a representation of Osceola’s vision to see his people to live freely and prosper all under the guidance of his forefathers and medicine men.”

Legacy Fountain The beautifully crafted water feature represents the university’s evolution from a liberal arts college for women to the nationally acclaimed liberal arts and research university it is today.

Dodd Hall and the Heritage Museum Home to the library until 1956 when Strozier Library opened, Dodd Hall has since housed the College of Arts and Sciences, the Philosophy Department and WFSU-TV. The Heritage Museum, nee Werkmeister Humanities Reading Room, is located in the original west wing of Dodd Hall – the oldest part of the building.

Westcott Fountain The Westcott Fountain was a joint gift from the Florida State College for Women classes of 1915 and 1917 and graced the plaza for over 70 years. The commemorative brick plaza surrounding the fountain is home to bricks commemorating names, dates and special accomplishments continue to be installed each semester.

Bryan Hall Bryan Hall is the oldest extant campus building, having been constructed in 1907 and named for William James Bryan, a United Sates Senator from Jacksonville.

Spirit Sprint

Step into the fan experience! From historic stadium views to spirit landmarks, take a stroll through the sites that power FSU athletics

Bill Harkins Field Located just south of the Leach Center along Chieftan Way, Bill Harkins Field is home to sport club activities along with FSU’s Marching Chiefs athletic band.

Unconquered Statue Dedicated on October 10, 2003, Fritz White’s bronze statue “Unconquered” was designed to capture the indomitable spirit of the Seminole people and those who have adopted that spirit as a symbol for their university. At sunset the night before each home game, the spear is ignited and burns until sunrise on the next morning after the game.

The Sod Cemetery Florida State's sod cemetery holds chunks of the field from 114 great Seminole wins away from home. Read stories on each sod cemetery game.

Coyle E. Moore Athletic Center The Coyle E. Moore Athletic Center is located on the north side of the beautiful University Center at Doak S. Campbell Stadium and is the hub of life for FSU’s 400-plus student-athletes.

Garnet & Gold Guys What started as a fun way for two die hard FSU fans to cheer on their noles back in 1998, has blossomed into a nationally known tradition in college football. 25 years later the tradition is stronger than ever. Find these icons at Doak Campbell Stadium on game day!


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Get your Family Weekend Merchandise!

Pre-order your Family Weekend 2026 t-shirt and My FSU Experience Water Bottle! Pick up your items during Check-In at the Merch Pop-Up Store starting Friday, September 25.


Family Weekend Fun All Weekend Long!

Eager to explore campus during Family Weekend? We have Family Weekend fun lined up for you and your Noles all weekend long! Check back for updates about what is happening around campus during your weekend in Tallahassee.

Thursday, September 24

Farmers Market

Seminole Dining | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Legacy Walk

Visit the Seminole Dining Farmers Market to shop locally sourced produce, support local vendors, and connect with campus organizations. Stop by to discover fresh offerings, helpful resources, and opportunities to engage with the local community.

About the FSU Farmers Market:
Seminole Dining has partnered with the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association and Thrive Network to bring fresh produce and homemade goods to Florida State University’s campus. The market aims to foster personal connections and mutually beneficial relationships between local farmers, artisans, and the campus community.

Dates are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

Fall Grad Fair

FSU Alumni Association and University Registrar | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | FSU Store

The Fall Grad Fair, hosted by the FSU Alumni Association and the University Registrar, offers a one-stop experience for graduates preparing for commencement. Stop by on September 23 and 24, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., to order caps and gowns, get sized for class rings and explore ways to stay connected as FSU alumni.

College of Social Work: Dean Foster Meet and Greet

College of Social Work | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | The Monroe (1327 South Monroe Street)

Join the College of Social Work in welcoming Dean Kirk Foster to Florida State University with a meet and greet event on Thursday, September 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Monroe (1327 South Monroe Street).

Holy Eucharist Service

Episcopal University Center | 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. | Ruge Hall

Visiting Artist Talk: Hannah Israel

Department of Art’s Visiting Artist Program | 6:00 p.m. | Fine Arts Building (FAB), 249

Multidisciplinary artist, Hannah Israel, creates art that resembles subsets of sorting, shifting, ephemera, pasting, gathering, tearing, cutting, and patterning, often using paper as her starting point.

Each year, the Florida State University Department of Art’s Visiting Artist Program brings leading studio artists from around the world to Tallahassee. Their interactive artist talks give all art students the opportunity to engage and build connections with these talented and innovative artists. Hand selected by a faculty committee, these artists represent a wide variety of disciplines and experiences and come ready to share their work and inspire our students to expand their practices in exciting new ways. 

Tertulia en Espanol

Hispanic/Latin Alumni Network at FSU (HLAN) | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Strozier Library - Bradley Room

Whether you’re local to Tallahassee or traveling in early, we’d love to host you at our Tertulia en Español: A Literary Lounge event! A local favorite, this event brings together HLAN members, students, faculty, staff, and friends for a night of poetry and connection!

Friday, September 25

Check Out Items from the Leisure Library

FSU Libraries | 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. | Strozier Library

Check out items like frisbees, lawn chairs, hammocks, and a karaoke machine!

Visit and Workout at the Leach

Campus Recreation | 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center

Visit the Leach Center and get a workout in this weekend! Family members can workout with their student for free.  Enjoy our strength and cardio equipment, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor pool and spa areas, indoor track, and more! Family members join their students for free. 

Visit the Innovation Hub

 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 142 Collegiate Loop

Founded in January 2018 through a $2.5 million investment by Provost Sally McRorie, FSU’s Innovation Hub, also known as “The Hub,” is a unique collaborative workspace and makerspace that provides students from across disciplines with opportunities to explore their creative, innovative nature through course work, co-curricular activities, and tools for innovation.

Open Labyrinth Walk

Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness (CHAW) | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | The FSU Labyrinth is located south of West Call Street, between the Florida State University College of Medicine and the Psychology Building

Join CHAW for a meditative walk at the FSU Labyrinth as we focus on CONNECTING with our bodies. The FSU Labyrinth is located between the College of Medicine and the Psychology Building.

Often confused with a maze, which is a puzzle to be solved, a labyrinth is a path to be followed. It is a winding path moving in turns toward a center point for reflection. The path is unicursal, meaning the ways in and out of the labyrinth are the same.

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 530 West Call Street

The FSU Museum of Fine Arts originated as the Fine Arts Gallery for Florida State University’s School of Visual Arts. In 1971, the gallery moved into 16,000 square feet of exhibition, art storage, and work spaces in the newly constructed Fine Arts Building, which continues to house the museum. The gallery’s collecting, curation, research, and educational programs evolved over time, and in 1994, the gallery was re-designated as the Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts. MoFA was first accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2003, and AAM granted reaccreditation in 2012.

The mission of the FSU Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) is to enrich the civic and intellectual life of the community through public exhibitions, events, educational programming, and scholarship that expand the understanding of historical and contemporary art. MoFA fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical engagement by introducing audiences to the integral roles that art and culture play in shaping societies (approved May 1, 2026).

MoFA is always free and open to the public.

Visit the Heritage Museum at Dodd Hall

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 641 University Way

Located in the Werkmeister Reading Room in Dodd Hall, the Heritage Museum displays photographs, ephemera, and artifacts that document the history of FSU. Students, alumni, and the general public are encouraged to visit this beautiful space and learn more about the history of Florida State University.

Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship Family Weekend Tours

Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship | 10:00–11:00 a.m., 11:00–12:00 p.m., 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Roderick K. Shaw Building (RSB)

Step inside the spaces where big ideas begin. Join us for a guided tour of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship’s campus facilities, including hands-on lab spaces and classrooms that bring innovation to life.

You'll get a firsthand look at where students create, collaborate, and grow as entrepreneurs.

Tour stops include:

  • Shaw Building
  • William Johnston Building
  • Innovation Hub

Whether you're curious about your student’s learning environment or just want to see what makes JMC so unique, this tour is a perfect way to connect during Family Weekend! 

RSVP for these tours at https://jmc-fsu.startuptree.co/event/s/7p4zEMLXM8fqCvmHjfofv4/Family-Weekend-Tours 

HSF Open House

Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), the Office of National Fellowships (ONF), the Honors program, Presidential Scholars, the Graduate School, and the Graduate Student Resource Center | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Honors, Scholars and Fellows House (HSF)

Don’t miss the annual HSF Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. Explore our programs and resources, meet the teams that support your academic journey, enjoy free snacks and score a chance to win exclusive swag. This fun and informative event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Come see what HSF has to offer!

RSVP at this url: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFgL5WJ2KJqScjc 

Join Art in the Library for a Day at the Heritage Museum

FSU Libraries Art in the Library with the Master Craftsman Studio and the Museum of Fine Art | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Dodd Hall Heritage Museum

Art in the Library invites you to "A day at the Heritage Museum" to learn more about this beautiful space and the iconic Dodd Hall windows from the FSU Master Craftsman Studio. The studio has been responsible for designing, making, and maintaining the stained-glass pieces across campus for generations. Finish your visit up by making art of your own with our partners from the Museum of Fine Art. 

Relax at the FSU Lakefront Park

Campus Recreation | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | FSU Lakefront Park

Relax by the lake at the FSU Lakefront Park.  Family members can join their student for free. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, disc golf, beach volleyball, or just lounging in the shade or on our sandy beach. 

Global Cafe: Puerto Rico

Herbert Wertheim College of Business | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Global and Multicultural Engagement Building (GME), Dining Room

Join the Center for Global Engagement and the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) at the Global Cafe: Puerto Rico at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Sep. 25, in the Globe Dining Room. Enjoy a plate featuring classic Puerto Rican cuisine for $12 (credit card only). The menu will be announced on the CGE instagram (@fsucge). This event is open to the public and a portion of the proceeds goes to PRSA.

Herbert Wertheim College of Business Tours

Herbert Wertheim College of Business | Tours at 11:30 a.m.,1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. | Herbert Wertheim College of Business

Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence tours last 30-45 minutes and provide guests with additional information on academic programming, student engagement, and professional development opportunities. Guests will tour the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence building, current home to the Herbert Wertheim College of Business.

Tours of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence will be led by the Student Leadership Council. To start the tour, please meet your tour guides on the Ground floor.

Please Note: You will receive a detailed email the day before your tour, this will provide additional details for your visit. If you are no longer able to attend, please make sure that you inform the Strategic Engagement Team so that we can open the spot for others who may be on the waitlist.

Please register for tours at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993470884077?aff=oddtdtcreator

Food Truck Fridays

Campus Recreation | Noon - 4:00 p.m. | FSU Lakefront Park

Food Truck Fridays are back at the Lakefront! Make your Fridays a little more delicious this fall with free food, great views, and a chance to relax by the water. Food is available free while supplies last for FSU students and Campus Rec members. On September 25, Lovett Grill will be serving Egg Rolls & Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Admission for non-FSU students is $5. Bring your friends, grab a bite, and kick off the weekend at the Lakefront. We'll see you at the Lake!

Housing Family Fun Fest

University Housing | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Cawthon Lawn

Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship Faculty Panel & Reception

Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship | 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Roderick K. Shaw Building (RSB)

Ever wonder what Jim Moran College (JMC) students learn in the classroom or where a JMC degree can take you? Hear it straight from the source! Join a panel of JMC faculty as they share insight into the courses they teach and real-world applications.

Get an inside look at the JMC student experience, hear how entrepreneurship comes to life beyond the classroom, and learn more about the skills and experiences students gain along the way.

RSVP for this event at https://jmc-fsu.startuptree.co/event/s/7p4zEMLXM8fqCvmHjfofv4/Family-Weekend-Tours 

Family Weekend Open House

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering | 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Building A Atrium, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

Enjoy a tour of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering with interactive displays and activities.

Reception for Out-of-State Families

Noles Everywhere & Office of Retention | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | FSU Student Union, Lower Level in ClubDownunder

A reception for families joining us from beyond Florida, celebrating the energy out-of-state students bring to our FSU community. Join us for light snacks, mingle with the Noles Everywhere out-of-state student ambassadors, and meet other families from your area. This event is free of charge.

International Coffee Hour

Center for Global Engagement | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Global and Multicultural Engagement Building (GME), Dining Room

Join the Center for Global Engagement and a campus co-host every week for International Coffee Hour (ICH)! ICH occurs almost every Friday class is in session from 5 - 6:30pm in the Globe Dining Room. Each week will feature a snack, coffee service, and a campus student organization or resource as the co-host. ICH is a great place to socialize and make new friends!  This event is free and open to all FSU students, faculty and staff.

Follow @fsucge for the weekly ICH snack/co-host announcements. 

Sukkot Shabbat Dinner on Campus

Hillel at FSU | 5:30 p.m. | Location To Be Announced

Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with Hillel at FSU during Family Weekend with a Family Social, Shabbat Services, and Shabbat Dinner.

Please RSVP to receive location details and event updates closer to Family Weekend: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9CYK2aVYMIOAfMTCIhsy1A?t=1781708410 

Family Movie Night - Finding Nemo

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) | Doors at 6:00 p.m., Screening at 7:00 p.m. | ASLC Student Theatre

FSU Students - Free
FSU Alumni - $3
General Admission - $6

First Night of Sukkot

Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU | 7:30 p.m. | 224 Chapel Drive

Join Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU for Community Meals in the Sukkah, following services. Celebrate the holiday surrounded by friends and community with festive Challot, delicious holiday dishes, and joyous three-course catered meals under the stars. 

Please RSVP at JewishFSU.com/SukkotRSVP

Wind Orchestra: Music of John Williams

College of Music | 7:30 p.m. | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall

The Florida State University Wind Orchestra presents an exciting Family Weekend concert celebrating the music of John Williams, featuring iconic film scores that bring unforgettable cinematic music to life for audiences everywhere.

To learn more about our College of Music Concert Season, visit us at https://music.fsu.edu or https://tickets.music.fsu.edu for event-specific ticket information.

$10 Adult - $10
Child or Non-FSU Student - $7
No Cost for FSU Students with valid ID
This event will be live-streamed at time of performance at wfsu.org/fsumusic

Family Movie Night - Hereditary

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) | Doors at 10:00 p.m., Screening at Midnight | ASLC Student Theatre

FSU Students - Free
FSU Alumni - $3
General Admission - $6

Saturday, September 26

Anne's College Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences | 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Expo Hall

This annual breakfast is by invitation only. Invites will be sent from Anne's College to scholarship recipients and to the donors who made those scholarships possible. Anne's College awards more scholarships than any other college at FSU and we are proud to host this breakfast for 400 of our students and donors. This year, Mrs. Anne Spencer Daves (donor who named our college in 2024) will be joining us along with the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year winners to later be recognized on the field during the family weekend football game that will honor educators. 

Visit the Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 530 West Call Street

The FSU Museum of Fine Arts originated as the Fine Arts Gallery for Florida State University’s School of Visual Arts. In 1971, the gallery moved into 16,000 square feet of exhibition, art storage, and work spaces in the newly constructed Fine Arts Building, which continues to house the museum. The gallery’s collecting, curation, research, and educational programs evolved over time, and in 1994, the gallery was re-designated as the Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts. MoFA was first accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2003, and AAM granted reaccreditation in 2012.

The mission of the FSU Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) is to enrich the civic and intellectual life of the community through public exhibitions, events, educational programming, and scholarship that expand the understanding of historical and contemporary art. MoFA fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical engagement by introducing audiences to the integral roles that art and culture play in shaping societies (approved May 1, 2026).

MoFA is always free and open to the public.

Check Out Items from the Leisure Library

FSU Libraries | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Strozier Library

Check out items like frisbees, lawn chairs, hammocks, and a karaoke machine!

Tailgate at Ruge Hall

Episcopal University Center | 10:00 a.m. | Ruge Hall

The Episcopal University Center will be tailgating on the front lawn of Ruge Hall with TVs, grilling, and free food for people to come and enjoy before the game! In the event of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside and under the porch of Ruge Hall.

First Day of Sukkot

Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU | 11:00 a.m. | 224 Chapel Drive

Join Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU for Community Meals in the Sukkah, following services. Celebrate the holiday surrounded by friends and community with festive Challot, delicious holiday dishes, and joyous three-course catered meals under the stars. 

Please RSVP at JewishFSU.com/SukkotRSVP

Family Weekend Gaming Event

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) and the Garnet Gaming Lounge (GGL) | 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. | ASLC Cyber Cafe and Theatre; Garnet & Gold Gaming Lounge

Hillel at FSU: Family Weekend Tailgate

Hillel at FSU | Begins 2 Hours Prior to Kick Off | 834 St. Augustine St., Suite 2

Join us at Hillel before the game for food, refreshments, and a chance to connect with other families and students.

Please RSVP to receive location details and event updates closer to Family Weekend: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9CYK2aVYMIOAfMTCIhsy1A?t=1781708410 

Family Movie Night - The Royal Tenebaums

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) | Doors at 6:00 p.m., Screening at 7:00 p.m. | ASLC Student Theatre

  • FSU Students - Free
  • FSU Alumni - $3
  • General Admission - $6

Second Night of Sukkot

Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU | 8:30 p.m. | 224 Chapel Drive

Join Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU for Community Meals in the Sukkah, following services. Celebrate the holiday surrounded by friends and community with festive Challot, delicious holiday dishes, and joyous three-course catered meals under the stars. 

Please RSVP at JewishFSU.com/SukkotRSVP

Family Movie Night - Hereditary

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) | Doors at 10:00 p.m., Screening at Midnight | ASLC Student Theatre

  • FSU Students - Free
  • FSU Alumni - $3
  • General Admission - $6

Sunday, September 27

Visit and Workout at the Leach

Campus Recreation | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | The Bobby E. Leach Recreation Center

Visit the Leach Center and get a workout in this weekend! Family members can workout with their student for free.  Enjoy our strength and cardio equipment, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor pool and spa areas, indoor track, and more!Family members join their students for free.

Bagel Brunch

Hillel at FSU | 10:00 a.m. | 834 St. Augustine St., Suite 2

Enjoy bagels, lox, cream cheese, and more.

Please RSVP to receive location details and event updates closer to Family Weekend: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9CYK2aVYMIOAfMTCIhsy1A?t=1781708410 

Relax at the FSU Lakefront Park

Campus Recreation | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | FSU Lakefront Park

Relax by the lake at the FSU Lakefront Park.  Family members can join their student for free. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, disc golf, beach volleyball, or just lounging in the shade or on our sandy beach. 

Second Day of Sukkot

Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU | 11:00 a.m. | 224 Chapel Drive

Join Chabad of Tallahassee & FSU for Community Meals in the Sukkah, following services. Celebrate the holiday surrounded by friends and community with festive Challot, delicious holiday dishes, and joyous three-course catered meals under the stars. 

Please RSVP at JewishFSU.com/SukkotRSVP

Check Out Items from the Leisure Library

FSU Libraries | Noon - 11:59 p.m. | Strozier Library

Check out items like frisbees, lawn chairs, hammocks, and a karaoke machine!

Family Movie Night - Finding Nemo

Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) | Doors at 6:00 p.m., Screening at 7:00 p.m.| ASLC Student Theatre

  • FSU Students - Free
  • FSU Alumni - $3
  • General Admission - $6