Family Day

Family displays whoosh gesture with UT Dallas Mascot Temoc.

Join Us for Family Day

Family Day is a UT Dallas tradition that brings students and their families together for a full day of fun. Meet other families, enjoy a catered lunch, and find out what’s happening on campus! Rain or shine, we look forward to seeing everyone on campus for Family Day! 

Family Day 2024

Family Day is an opportunity for parents and siblings to sample life on the UT Dallas campus. Registration for next year’s event will open in June 2024.

Connect with us on the Comet Families Experience Portal!

Pre-Family Day Events


Friday

6:00 p.m. – UT Dallas Volleyball vs. Howard Payne University
All Family Day attendees will be given a free ticket to cheer on the UT Dallas Women’s volleyball team as they take on the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets!

7:30 p.m. – Disney and Pixar’s Elemental Movie Showing at the DGAC
For Family Members and students looking for something to do on Friday night, we encourage you to watch a free movie on the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center lawn.

Family Day Sample Schedule


Saturday

8:30 a.m. – Optional Breakfast with Development and Alumni Relations in the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center Ballroom. Advance tickets required for this event and can be purchased on the event website.

9:30 a.m. – Check in begins in the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building Lobby (ATC).

10:00 – 11 a.m. – Family Day Opening Program
Campus welcomes from University leadership, the Student Government President and an alumni keynote.

Family Tailgate

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Family Day Tailgate
Join us on in the ECS West Courtyard for the Family Day Tailgate, with lunch provided by off-campus partners. You can also grab a photo with Temoc, engage in tailgate activities, and more!

Homecoming Homefest!

12 p.m. Homecoming Homefest in Lot J

Join the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners in Lot J for a variety of exciting Homecoming activities like live music, Kidzone area, Beer Garden, inflatables, and tons of UT Dallas spirit!

UT Dallas Volleyball vs. Sul Ross State

1 p.m. – University Rec Center Gymnasium

All Family Day attendees will be given a free ticket to cheer on the UT Dallas Women’s volleyball team as they take on the Sul Ross State Lobos!

Additional Things To Do:


CityLine Live: Join the CityLine area for a free concert by local Blues Rock musician Devin Leigh on October 21st from 6 PM to 9 PM. Additional details on the CityLine website.

Complimentary access to the Rec Centers: The UT Dallas Activity Center and Rec Center West will be open to all Family Day guests. Please complete the required waiver (PDF) if you wish to visit these amenities with your student.

Discounted tickets to the Texas State Fair: Family Members and their students can purchase discounted State Fair tickets thanks to the Comet Card office! To purchase tickets you’ll need to go to the State Fair ticketing website and enter the code BigTexUTDallas.

Huffines Harvest Festival: Located at Huffines Park in Richardson, we encourage you to check out the City of Richardson’s annual Harvest Festival! Open from 10 AM to 5 PM on October 22nd you can enjoy a great selection of art, purchasables, and live music.

Cost

  • Free for UT Dallas students and children under the age of 12.
  • $25 per person for family members.
Meal at Family Day UT Dallas

If you are unable to attend Family Day, there will be more involvement opportunities throughout the year.

Brass Ensemble at Family Day