Family and Friends Day Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 2023
Here is a quick look at the day’s activities:
7:30AM-11:00AM Downtown Hays Market: Downtown Pavilion, 1200 Main Street
- Enjoy items such as fresh produce, cut flowers, live plants, baked goods, honey, jams, & handcrafted items, including jewelry, soaps, & more!
8:30AM-11:00AM Fishing Derby: Hammond Hall Circle Drive
- Gear and bait are available for families to fish for catfish. Fish will be cleaned and filleted for participants. Free fish fry for the first 100 participants, hosted by the Office of Campus Intramurals & Recreation, contact for questions, 785-628-4373 or intramurals@fhsu.edu.
10:00AM-3:00PM Downtown Hays Tailgate on the Bricks: Select Downtown Hays Merchants
- The businesses on the bricks of downtown Hays want to welcome you to Hays with in-store specials and treats.
10:00AM-4:00PM Tiger Shopping Spree: Victor E. Apparel & Gift Co., Memorial Union
- Stop into the newly renovated location on the 1st floor of the Memorial Union to stock up on your tiger apparel and gear and get 15% off your entire purchase!
12:00AM-2:00PM Lunch by United Methodist Campus Ministry: 507 Elm St.
- Pizza and soda will be provided!
- Put those swimsuits and goggles on and end summer with a big splash with the whole family!
3:00PM-5:00PM Country Dance Lessons by Barn Hoppers: Cunningham Hall 121 (Dance Room)
- Learn how to Swing dance, Two-step, Line dance, or brush up on old skills.
5:00PM-6:45PM Tiger Carnival Tailgate: East Side of Lewis Field Stadium
- Students and families can join Student Engagement for a free tailgate before the FHSU football game. Families and students can: football toss, crossnet, commercial bingo, cornhole, dunktank, cup toss, service projects, and free giveaways!
7:00PM-10:00PM FHSU Tigers Football Game
- Watch the FHSU Tigers play the Missouri Southern Lions at Lewis Field. Following the game, there will be a firework show! Please stay and enjoy on Saturday Night.
If you are interested in attending a religious service during your Family Weekend visit, check out the Local Churches Directory here.
Check out more community experiences, there is something for everyone ranging from Activities, Attractions, Dining, & Lodging!
Take any awesome photos this weekend? Share them with us! Post them on social media with the hashtags #UatFHSU and #FHSUFamilyDay
This schedule will continue to be updated and is subject to change.