Check out our Family Weekend Signature Events taking place throughout the weekend below. Tickets for these specific events will be on sale from August 1 - September 15. Purchase your tickets and Family Weekend merchandise on tickets.fsu.edu.
All individuals, including your FSU student, will need to purchase a ticket for admission to these ticketed events.
FSU Student Union Discounts
You have access to multiple discounts for activities in the FSU Student Union with your Garnet or White Family Weekend wristband. This is only valid for Family Weekend 2024 (Sept. 20-22).
Bowling & Billiards
$2 per hour for Billiards
$1 shoe rental & $1 per game
Paint A Pot
15% discount on any piece
Family Weekend Check-in & Merchandise Pick-up
Family Weekend check-in and merchandise pick-up will be on Friday, September 20 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM on the FSU Student Union First Floor (75 N. Woodward Ave).
Friday, September 20 Parking Options
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Parking is recommended in the Woodward Ave. Garage (104 N. Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304)
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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 pm on the evening before a home game.
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Learn more about Football Parking here.
Garnet & Gold BBQ Bash
Friday, September 20 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the FSU Student Union, Union Green (75 N. Woodward Ave)
Join us for the ultimate Family Weekend Celebration at the Garnet & Gold BBQ Bash! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with carnival games, fantastic prizes, live DJ music, creative face painting and airbrush tattoos, and a dinner buffet.
Take home an exclusive FSU Stadium tote bag filled with goodies like a fan, hand sanitizer, and more. Enjoy amazing discounts on bowling, billiards, Paint-a-Pot, movies, and family gaming—all included with your ticket!
Admission for one person per ticket. Your ticket will be a wristband given at check-in.
Garnet & Gold BBQ Bash Menu
- Hamburger with Bun
- Alternative option: Black Bean Burger with Bun
- Hotdog with Bun
- House Salad
- Housemade Chips
- Cookies
- Water, Sweet Tea, and Unsweet Tea
Friday, September 20 Parking Information
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Parking is recommended in the Woodward Ave. Garage (104 N. Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304)
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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 pm on the evening before a home game.
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Learn more about Football Parking here.
VISIT THE FSU STUDENT UNION AND ASLC
Friday, September 20 beginning at 2:00pm at the FSU Student Union (75 N Woodward Ave) and the Askew Student Life Center (942 Learning Way)
Kick-off your Family Weekend by spending some quality time at the FSU Student Union and Askew Student Life Center (ASLC)! Both buildings will be offering a variety of activities you can partake in, including bowling, painting and crafts, watching movies, and more. Any costs for these activities are separate from the rest of these ticketed events.
Cosmic Bowling
2:00pm - Midnight | FSU Student Union
Art Center
12:00pm - 9:00pm | FSU Student Union
Movies
Showings at 7:00pm and Midnight | ASLC
Friday, September 20 Parking Information
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Parking is recommended in the Woodward Ave. Garage (104 N. Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304)
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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 pm on the evening before a home game.
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Learn more about Football Parking here.
Get Up, It's Game Day Fun Run
Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 AM at the FSU Integration Statue (75 N. Woodward Ave)
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, each Fun Run participant will receive a cooling towel. Before the tailgating begins, come start your day with fresh air and great exercise!
This fun run will not be timed. One registration covers one individual. Spectators do not require a ticket.
Saturday, September 21 Parking Options
- Parking is recommended in the Dewey Street lot (on the corner of Dewey and Call Street), parking is also available in 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.
Tailgate Brunch
Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the FSU Student Union, 2nd Floor Ballrooms (75 N. Woodward Ave)
Kick off your game day with the ultimate Family Weekend Tailgate Brunch before the Florida State vs. California football game!
Join us for a morning of delicious brunch dishes, vibrant face painting to show your FSU pride, and lively 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. Your ticket will be a wristband given at check-in.
Tailgate Brunch Menu
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Egg & Cheese Croissant
- Sausage & Cheese English Muffin
- Vegan Tofu Scramble Wrap
- Build-Your-Own Breakfast Bowl
- Waffles
- Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, and Water
Saturday, September 21 Parking Options
- Parking is recommended in the Dewey Street lot (on the corner of Dewey and Call Street), parking is also available in 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.
VISIT THE FSU STUDENT UNION AND ASLC
Friday, September 20 beginning at 2:00pm at the FSU Student Union (75 N Woodward Ave) and the Askew Student Life Center (942 Learning Way)
The FSU Student Union will be closing at 7:30 p.m. on Game Day.
Kick-off your Family Weekend by spending some quality time at the FSU Student Union and Askew Student Life Center (ASLC)! Both buildings will be offering a variety of activities you can partake in, including bowling, painting and crafts, watching movies, and more. Any costs for these activities are separate from the rest of these ticketed events.
Cosmic Bowling
12:00pm - 1 Hour Before Kick-Off | FSU Student Union
paint-a-pot
12:00pm - 1 Hour Before Kick-Off | ASLC
Saturday, September 21 Parking Options
- Parking is recommended in the Dewey Street lot (on the corner of Dewey and Call Street), parking is also available in 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.
Florida State vs. California Football Game
Saturday, September 21 | kickoff: 7:00 PM
Purchase FSU Football tickets on the Seminole Athletics Ticket Office website
Learn about some of the FSU Gameday traditions:
Friday, September 20
- 6:00 PM - Spear Lighting Ceremony
- 7:00 - 10:00 PM - Friday Night Block Party in CollegeTown
Saturday, September 21
- 4 Hours Before Kickoff - Ford Fan Fest at Langford Green
- Find food trucks, tailgate games, inflatables, face tattoos, giveaways from local partners, and so much more out on Langford Green!
- Fan Fest closes one hour prior to kickoff
- 3 Hours Before Kickoff - Garnet & Gold Tailgate with New Student & Family Programs
- The Garnet & Gold Tailgate is a Division of Student Affairs Student Engagement sponsored tailgate taking place at Union Plaza with free food, prizes, and games.
- 2.5 Hours Before Kickoff - Legacy Walk & Skull Session
- Join the world renowned Marching Chiefs at the Band Practice Field immediately following Legacy Walk for their Skull Session performance!
- 2 Hours Before Kickoff - All Gates to Doak Campbell Stadium Open
- 7:00 PM - Kickoff
