Family Weekend

Family Weekend October 17-19, 2025

The Office of Family and Civic Engagement invites all UK students and their guests to Family Weekend 2025 for a chance to enjoy campus life and make lasting memories together!

This year’s event coincides with UK’s Homecoming celebration and a historic football game as the Wildcats take on Texas in Lexington. Can’t make it? You’re always welcome to visit campus another time that works best for your family.

The full schedule will be released soon, and registration opens August 1 in the Cat Chat Family Community. Until then, book your hotel rooms and get ready for an unforgettable weekend!

Questions? Email parents@uky.edu. Go Cats!

Customize Your Schedule

The Family Weekend schedule is full of exciting ways to experience UK traditions and make memories with your Wildcat. Customize your visit with optional excursions, tours, and events—whether you're joining us for a single day or the whole weekend. How you spend Family Weekend is entirely up to you!

Family Weekend Schedule and Events

Register for Family Weekend

Beginning August 1, 2025, register your student(s) and family members for Family Weekend through the Cat Chat Family Community portal. All current UK students, guests, and children planning to attend Family Weekend events must be registered.

Registration Opening August 1

Get Your Family Weekend Gear

Get your exclusive Family Weekend t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tumblers beginning August 1—no event registration required! Limited quantities available; all items must be picked up during Family Weekend as they won’t be shipped or held after the weekend.

Purchase Gear

Football Tickets

We will keep families apprised of single-game football ticket opportunities as information becomes available. Due to the popularity of the UK vs. Texas football, we anticipate this game selling out.

Learn How to Get Tickets

Ask Questions

Information about registration, parking, events, and other frequently asked questions can be found on our FAQs website. If you have additional questions, email parents@uky.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book Overnight Accommodations

We encourage you to book your overnight accommodations soon as rooms fill quickly during Family Weekend.

Check Out Lexington Hotels

Make Accommodations Arrangements

The University of Kentucky campus is large and Family Weekend guests may be required to travel longer physical distances and stand at events. If someone in your party needs a wheelchair or other mobility equipment, please make arrangements ahead of time to bring equipment with you or rent from a local vendor. ADA parking is available on campus with any ADA parking permit and event drop-off location information will be available this fall.

The Family Weekend team will do our best to accommodate disclosed dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee completely gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free spaces. If you have any unique dietary concerns, please identify them on your registration form and contact parents@uky.edu prior to October 1, 2025.

Updates to the FAQs page will be made later this fall. In the meantime, if you have any questions, email parents@uky.edu or give us a call at 859-257-2752, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Important Information
Email	parents@uky.edu
Phone	859-257-2752