We Are Family Event

We are Family is a celebration honoring our LGBTQ+ and ally students and their families during Family Weekend. It is our goal to create a space where our students, their chosen family and allies can gather in support of our LGBTQ+ community!

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Family Weekend Engagement and Resource Fair

Join us as we kick off Family Weekend Festivities. The Family Weekend Engagement and Resource Fair will feature campus partners, students clubs and organizations!

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Family Weekend Tailgate

Tailgating is about the anticipation ahead of a big game, but it’s also about community and everybody's a Wildcat on GameDay at the University of Arizona. Join us on the lawn of the UArizona Mall as it fills up with Arizona Wildcat pride.

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Bear Down Fridays

Bear Down Fridays is a free community event that brings together thousands of UA students, alumni, fans and Tucsonans for a pep rally on the Friday night before every home football game!

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Family Fun Run-5k

The University of Arizona, Parent & Family Programs is hosting a 5K Family Fun Run this year for Family Weekend on Sunday, October 9th! Join us for an opportunity to experience the Arizona Campus, and learn more about our Wildcat history and traditions.

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Family Weekend October 7-9, 2022

Family Weekend 2022

Wildcat Families

At the University of Arizona we recognize the important role our parents, family members and supporters play in supporting our students. Family Weekend is a time to reconnect with your student, learn Wildcat Traditions, and participate in spirited traditions. Click on our registration button above to view our signature events including our Friday Engagement and Resource Fair, Saturday pre-football Tailgate, and Sunday Family Fun Run. We look forward to the opportunity to engage with you at any of our events.

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Family Weekend Signature Events

Join us for the following events:

Family Weekend Engagement and Resource Fair: October 7th, 12:00pm-3:00pm MST

We are Family Event: October 7th, 7:00pm-9:00pm MST

Family Weekend Tailgate: October 8th, Time TBD

Family Fun Run-5K: October 9th, 9:00am-11:00am MST

For information on COVID-19 campus protocol, please visit covid19.arizona.edu.

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