FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Since 1998 the University of Arkansas Family Weekend program has united thousands of Razorback students, parents, alumni, staff and guests on campus for a weekend of family reunions, university traditions and Razorback pride. The central activity for this year's Family Weekend is the University of North Texas vs. Arkansas football game, being held Saturday, Sept. 29. Other special events include Friday Night Live, a reception hosted by the Parent Partnership Association and the Family Weekend Tailgate Party.

“This year we are expecting more than 900 parents and guests to join their students on campus for Family Weekend,” said Quincy Spencer, associate director of First Year Experience. “We have a lot of fun activities planned for the families coming to campus including a brunch on Sunday.”

The following is a schedule of events for Family Weekend.

3 — 11 p.m.                Registration & Check-In
                                    Arkansas Union Building, Near Computer Lab        
6 — 8 p.m.                  Wine & Cheese Reception
                                    Inn at Carnall Hall
7 p.m.                        Lady’back Soccer Game vs. Mississippi State
                                    Lady’back Field Soccer Stadium
8 p.m.                        Arkansas vs. University North Texas Pep Rally
                                    Chi Omega Greek Theater    
9 p.m.  — 1 a.m.        Friday Night Live — Hogs United
                                    Arkansas Union

6:30 — 7:30 a.m.       5K Registration*
                                    *Optional Event & Separate Registration Fees Apply  
                                    UofA Old Main Lawn
7:45 a.m.                   5K Race Begins
                                    UofA Old Main Lawn
11 a.m. — 5 p.m.       Registration and Check In
                                    Arkansas Union
3  — 6 p.m.                 Family Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate Party      
                                    Arkansas Union Mall 
5:30 p.m.                   Arkansas Pre-Game Show
                                    Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
6 p.m.                         Arkansas vs. University North Texas Kickoff
                                    Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium

10 a.m. — 1 p.m.       Family Weekend Sunday Brunch
                                    Brough, Northwest Quad, & Pomfret Dining Halls
1 p.m.                         Lady’back Soccer vs. Mississippi State
                                    Lady’back Field Soccer Stadium