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2024 Schedule

Friday, September 20

•  Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Lindenwood (Roo Blue Friday), 1:00 PM | Swinney Center
  
  • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found .  
  • Code: Family

• Spin and Juice with Campus Recreation, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | University Walkway
  
  • Join Campus Recreation for a family oriented spin class on the University Walkway! Participants in this outdoor spin class will also receive free juice from Ruby Jean's Juicery. 
  • Students are encouraged to register on Roo Groups, families, parents, and supporters may walk in. 

• Family Weekend Check-In, 3:00 - 7:00 PM | Student Union 2nd Floor
  
  • Let us know you're here! Stop by to get your Family Weekend pass, welcome gift, and information about the weekend. 

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Haunted Tour w/ historian Chris Wolff, 6:00 PM | South doors, ASSC
  • Did the ghost of a dead actress haunt the University Playhouse? Why are there monsters painted on the walls of Haag Hall? Who killed University of Kansas City beauty queen Leila Welsh? What really happened in Epperson House? On the Haunted ÐÔÊӽ紫ý campus tour, your host ÐÔÊӽ紫ý historian Chris Wolff will regale you with these and many more tales of the darker side ofthe university’s history. This walking tour takes about 90 minutes and is one mile long.
  • Tour has a capacity of 15 and is first come, first served. No additional ticket or reservation required. 

• Game Night! Hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs, 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Student Union 4th Floor
  
  • Join us for a night of good old-fashioned family fun. With a variety of card and board games, it is sure to be an evening of laughter, fun, and connection.
  • Refreshments will be provided.
  • Registration for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend not required. 

• Late Night Trivia Hosted by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Honors Program, 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Student Union 4th Floor
  • Join us for a rousing game of general knowledge trivia that is sure to have something for everyone. Winners will receive special ÐÔÊӽ紫ý swag along with other prizes.
  • Participants can play as individuals or in teams. 

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Conservatory Wind Symphony Concert, 7:30 - 9:30 PM | White Recital Hall, PAC
  • Watch the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Conservatory Wind Symphony perform classics of the wind band repertoire.

•  Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Montana (Roo Blue Friday), 7:30 PM | Swinney Center
  
  • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found .  
  • Code: Family

Saturday, September 21

• Family Weekend Check-In, 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Student Union 2nd Floor
  
  • Let us know you're here! Stop by to get your Family Weekend pass, welcome gift, and information about the weekend.

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Virtual 5K | To benefit the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center
  • Support the Kangaroo Pantry at the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center by participating in this year's Virtual 5K! Run, walk, or bike, anywhere, anytime between September 21 and September 29. Submit your results by 8 a.m. on September 30, 2024.
  • The first 250 people to register will receive a giveaway that will be mailed out after the conclusion of the race. We will also have a prize drawing in each of the following categories: student, alumni, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty/staff, and friend (non-alum); and a prize drawing that all participants are entered in to automatically.
  • Registration deadline is September 20 at midnight.

• College Y La Familia, 10:00 - 12:00 PM | Scofield Hall 109
  • Únase a nosotros para disfrutar de comida, música y conversación sobre el papel de la familia en la vida universitaria. Egresados, estudiantes actuales y padres discutirán cómo el apoyo, las expectativas y la participación de la familia afectan al éxito y el disfrute de la experiencia universitaria de un estudiante. Se servirá comida sabrosa y golosinas de negocios Latinos locales. Este evento está patrocinado por Asuntos de Estudiantes Multiculturales, el Departamento de Lenguas y Culturas del Mundo, y la Oficina de la Decana de la Escuela de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales.
    
    Join us for food, music, and conversation about the role of family in college life. Alumni, current students, and parents will discuss how family support, expectations, and involvement impact a student’s success and enjoyment of their college experience. We’ll be serving tasty food and treats from local Latinx businesses. Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Office.
  • Registration for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend not required. 

• Family Weekend Tailgate, 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Moved to Pierson Auditorium, ASSC
  • Lunch, on us! Join us for a prematch meal as we cheer on Kansas City Athletics. Play games, have a bite, and find community with other Roo families. 
  • Lunch is included with a Family Weekend registration. 
  • Athletics tickets can be purchased separately. 

• Family and Supporter of the Year Award Presentation, 1:00 PM | Moved to Pierson Auditorium, ASSC
  • Help us celebrate the first annual Family and Supporter of the Year Award nominees and recipient as part of the Family Weekend Tailgate. 

•  Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Montana (Women's Empowerment Celebration), 2:00 PM | Swinney Center
  
  • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found .  
  • Code: Family
  • Post Game Team Autographs with team posters provided.

• School of Medicine Tour and Social, sponsored by Friends of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Medicine, 2:00 PM | ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Medicine
  • Calling all SOM parents, families, and supporters! Please join us for an in-depth tour of the School of Medicine. Our student leaders will show you classrooms, offices, and libraries, among other sites, to highlight the renovated spaces in the building. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with other SOM families. The tour will and with a SOM Social at the Diastole Scholars Center at 2501 Holmes. 
  • Registration for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend not required. 

• Queer in the Archives: Tour of GLAMA, presented by , 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Miller Nichols Library Room 325
  • Queer in the Archives is an educational program that brings the artifacts and collections of the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America to life. Open to the public, this series provides an opportunity for the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and Kansas City communities to connect with our shared histories and better understand the ways queer and trans identities shaped, and were shaped by, the world around them.
  • Registration for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend no required. 

• Roo Social Hour, 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Student Union 4th Floor Lobby
  • Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and community while taking a break from the bustle of the day. 

• Pinot's Palette: Paint Along, hosted by University Programming Board, 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Moved to Student Union 402
  • Join UPB and Pinot's Palette for a fun, paint-along adventure. Paint a Kansas City inspired landscape to take home. 
  • Refreshments will be provided.
  • Limited to the first 50 guests.

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight, 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
  • Join ÐÔÊӽ紫ý at Starlight Theater for  This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro.
  • Family Weekend Registrants can purchase tickets as part of their registration with an exclusive 50% off discount. Tickets will be dispersed at Family Weekend Check-in only. 
  • Families who buy tickets through their registration are invited to a pre-show reception, hosted by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.
    • Pre-show reception will include refreshments and remarks from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý leadership. 

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Choirs and Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert, 7:30 PM | White Recital Hall 
  • Watch ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Choirs and Conservatory Orchestra perform, including Missa pastoril by Garcia, If Music Be the Food of Love by Dickau, and Alleluia by Hangenberg, among many others. 
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Sunday, September 22

• ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Virtual 5K | To benefit the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center
  • Location: Virtual
  • Registration: coming soon!

•  , 1:00 PM | Durwood Stadium
  
  • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found .  
  • Code: Family

Events All Weekend

• Rainbow Lounge Relaxation Station | Student Union 325
  • Need a quiet space to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Family Weekend? The Rainbow Lounge will be open throughout the weekend for you to relax, re-center, and make the most out of your time on campus. The space is hosted by LGBTQIA Programs & Services. 

• Family Weekend Sale at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Bookstore (available with coupon from 9/20-10/20)
  • Show off your Roo spirit with some newÐÔÊӽ紫ý gear! Show your ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend Bookstore coupon to receive 20% off select in-store purchases. See store for details. Coupons disbursed at Family Weekend Check-in only. 

• Selfie Station | Student Union 4th Floor Lobby
  • Take a family selfie with our I <3 ÐÔÊӽ紫ý lighted sign. Sign will be available all weekend, and we encourage families to post their selfie on social media, using #ÐÔÊӽ紫ýFamilyWeekend hashtag, and/or tag @umkcosi on Instagram. 

• Family Weekend Kansas City Athletic Discount
  • Use the link and promo code below for a special ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend discount on all Kansas City Athletics events throughout Family Weekend. This discount is for online tickets only and cannot be used to purchase tickets on gameday. Discount code and link will expire 24 hours prior to game time.
  • Check back soon for discount code!

• Free Admission to | 5235 Oak Street KCMO
  

  • The Museum extends free admission to the whole family. ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students can always enjoy free admission with a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Roo Card and are encouraged to sign up for a free membership, which includes a 20% discount at the Museum Store. Family Weekend registrants also receive complimentary admission with their Family Weekend badge.

• Free Admission to | 4525 Oak Street KCMO
  • Visit KC's largest art collection. Admissionis free with reservation of a ticket.
    Tickets can be reserved online by visiting .

Out and About in Kansas City

We encourage you to take advantage of all there is to see and do in the Kansas City metro region. Check out for more events and activities!

Registration for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend 2025 will open on June 1, 2025

Parents, families, and supporters that do not have a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý ID must create a 'guest' account using the "First Time User" prompts after clicking register. After creating a guest account, you will be able to see registration options, update ticket quantities of each type, and complete registration.

For questions, email families@umkc.edu or call 816-235-1407. 

The Standard Family Weekend registration: includes access to all scheduled events (except for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight), free admission to the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, and a thank you gift to registering for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family Weekend. Registered families will also receive a coupon to use at the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Bookstore during their visit. Note that no meal is included, however the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Foodiverse and campus retailers will have normal operating hours.

Registration price - $0

The Standard Family Weekend registration + ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight: includes the Standard Family Weekend registration and a ticket to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight Theater. All tickets are in Terrace 4 & 5 and will be assigned in order of purchase. Tickets will be distributed at Will-Call at Starlight Theater on the date of the show. Note that no meal is included, however the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Foodiverse and campus retailers will have normal operating hours. This registration type must be purchased on or before Friday September 12, 2025. 

Registration price - $13.50

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight, 7:00 - 10:00 PM |

Tony Award Winning Theatrical Experience, Life of Pi

Based on the best-selling novel, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and is told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft. Life of Pi creates a breathtaking journey that leaves you filled with awe and joy.

Family Weekend Registrants can purchase tickets as part of their registration with an exclusive 50% off discount. Information about ticket pick-up will be communicated closed to event date.

Families who buy tickets through their registration are invited to a pre-show reception, hosted by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. 

Family Weekend ticket packages including ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Night at Starlight Theater tickets are available until September 12, 2025. After this date, a 25% off discount will be available using the link below. Discount code is "ÐÔÊӽ紫ý."

Purchase tickets at 25% off now: 

Parking at Starlight Theater is free. 

Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. 

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Family & Supporter of the Year Award celebrates the supportive role parents, families, and supporters play in the lives of our students. Honoring outstanding supporters serves as a reminder that parents, families, and supporters are essential to the success of our students, the prosperity/viability of our institution, and to the connection with our larger campus community.

Award Nominations will open May 1, 2025. 

Join us at the Roo Social Hour during Family Weekend for the award presentation. 

Award Information & Nomination Form

Family Weekend parking will be available on the 5th and 6th floors of the Cherry Street Parking Garage, beginning at 5:00 PM on Friday 9/19 through 10:00 PM on Sunday 9/21. 

Families may park in any space that is not reserved, such as 24/7 Faculty/Staff, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý plates only, handicap, etc). 

No ÐÔÊӽ紫ý parking permits, visitor passes, etc., will be required.