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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Visit the ASLC and Student Union

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

Take part in many memorable activities and events at the Askew Student Life Center (ASLC) and the FSU Student Union during you Family Weekend! These events include movie-screenings, Bowling & Billiards, Paint-A-Pot, gaming, and more!


750(w)x600(h), preferred ratio 5:4

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

Holy Eucharist Service

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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

Housing Family Fun Fest

University Housing | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | TBA

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.

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. - 6:00 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 

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