UND Family Weekend
Welcome to the UND family.
Family Weekend activities are designed to help you feel at home on campus and learn what your UND student's life is like on campus. Join us for a weekend full of social, art and athletic events in Grand Forks.
Family Weekend 2026-27
Family Weekend will take place October 16-18, 2026 and February 5-7, 2027. The schedule will be posted once finalized.
- Attending Family Weekend is free. There is no advance registration required and all family members are welcome to join in the activities. Please note that if an event has a cost associated with it and/or prior registration required, you will find that information within the event details.
- UND campus departments and buildings are open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Paid parking is available on all floors of the UND Parking Ramp by texting "Hawks" to 25023. There is free parking in the UND Parking Ramp starting at 4 p.m. Friday and throughout the weekend.
October 2026 Family Weekend Activities
Stop by to grab a schedule of events for the weekend and Grand Forks Scavenger Hunt information card.
Friday
2 – 5 p.m. at the Memorial Union, Main Floor, Suite 144
Saturday
9 – 10 a.m. at the Memorial Union, Main Floor, Suite 144
Join us for a tour of campus.
Friday, October 16
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Tours leave from the Memorial Union, Main Floor, Suite 144
Free event, with snacks and beverages provided free of charge. Up to 300 attendees can attend.
Saturday
10 a.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom
Family Weekend guests ages 18+ are welcome to experience all that the Wellness Center has to offer with your UND student.
Guests must be accompanied by a currently enrolled UND student and bring a government issued photo ID.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at UND Wellness Center
Sunday
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at UND Wellness Center
Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m in Robin Hall, Room 123
Athletics Events
Student tickets are purchased via the Green & White Account.
- Family Ticket information will be available soon.
Friday, October 16
Ralph Engelstad Arena | 7:07 p.m.
Saturday, October 17
Ralph Engelstad Arena | 6:07 p.m.
Student tickets are free and are claimed via the Green & White Account. If you want to be guaranteed to sit with your student, please purchase them a ticket.
Family Ticket information will be available soon.
Saturday, October 17
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center | 11 a.m.
Student tickets are free and are claimed via the Green & White Account. If you want to be guaranteed to sit with your student, please purchase them a ticket.
Family Ticket information will be available soon.
Sunday
Alerus Center | 1 p.m.
Greater Grand Forks Community Events
Details
Saturday, October 17 - 7 p.m. - Empire Arts Center
Tickets available by donation at the door. Recommended Donation of $10.
Details
The tour will leave from the Sioux Shop.
- Cost is $12/person for ages 18 and older; $6/person for ages 5-17; and free for children under 5yrs old (must be accompanied by an adult).
- Tours will see REA, Olympic Arena, and Betty and will last approximately 1hour.
- Each tour can accommodate 40 people at max.
Times
- Friday, October 16 - 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17 - 10:15 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday, October 18 - 1 p.m.
Please call 701.777.6636 to make a reservation for your tour.
Details
- Friday, October 16 - 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18 - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Details
- Friday, October 16 - 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17 - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday, October 18 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Learn more about Grand Forks and all of the events happening around town!
On-Campus Dining Options
Memorial Union Food Court & Wilkerson Dining Center
Payment methods include:
- Dining Dollars (if your student has Dining Dollars on their meal plan)
- Guest Meal Passes (if your student has Guest Meal Passes as part of their meal plan)
- Credit/Debit Card at the Door