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Family Weekend

Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024

The purpose of Family Weekend is to bring the faculty, staff, students, and families together for a weekend of fellowship. We have a variety of activities planned for the weekend that allow families to experience life on the Hill.

Cost for the weekend is:

  • $35/adult
  • $20/child (12 years and under)
  • FREE for ETBU Students
  • (This cost does not include tickets to the football game.)

Tickets for the Tiger Football game must be purchased separately. You can purchase football tickets online here.

Don't forget to visit the ETBU Bookstore from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Family Weekend 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
5:30pm
Family Weekend Check-In

Meet us at The Grove to pick up your 2023 Family Weekend Schedule, Family Weekend T-Shirts, and Meal Tickets!

6:00pm
Gather at the Grove

Enjoy some downtime with your student with live music, fellowship, lawn games, and local crowd-favorite food trucks in the Grove (meals covered with tickets). We will also have our Outdoor Recreation Center open for family pick-up pickleball, sand volleyball, and basketball.

7:00pm
The Complete History of America (abridged) | An ETBU Theatre Production

Head down to the Mabee Recital Hall in Jenna Guest Music Building for this unique take on American history! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it! 

General admission tickets are $10 or FREE with an ETBU ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ETBU.edu/boxoffice or at the Box Office.

8:30pm
Movie Night Under the Stars at Bell Park at Taylor Field

End Day 1 with us at Bell Park at Taylor Field as we watch a family-favorite film! Bring your lawn chairs/blankets, or sit in the stands. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be provided. No tickets are needed.

Saturday, September 30, 2023
9:00am
Family Weekend Check-In (Late Arrivals)

Meet us at The Quad to pick up your 2023 Family Weekend Schedule, Family Weekend T-Shirts, and Meal Tickets!

9:00am
Small Business Saturday Market and Brunch Bar

Join us and support our Tiger Students, Faculty, and Staff at our Small Business Saturday Market in the Quad! We have plenty of vendors lined up with products ranging from baked goods and coffees to crafts to beauty products and services! A FREE Brunch Bar will be provided with juices and breakfast grab-and-go foods.

11:00am
Family Worship

We will meet in Baker Chapel in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center to worship together as a Tiger Family.

12:00pm
Tiger Family Lunch

Join the ETBU Family for our traditional Tiger Family Lunch with good food and fellowship in the Dining Hall (Bennett Student Commons).

1:00pm
Family and Faculty Connection

Enjoy a local Shivers Stick from our friends in the Alumni Office for the Family and Faculty Connection. Once you grab your tasty treat, walk around the Huffman Activities Area with your student and meet their favorite professors! After, feel free to hang out and play some board games that will be set around the Ornelas Student Center.

2:30pm
The Complete History of America (abridged) | An ETBU Theatre Production

Head down to the Mabee Recital Hall in Jenna Guest Music Building for this unique take on American history! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it! 

General admission tickets are $10 or FREE with an ETBU ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ETBU.edu/boxoffice or at the Box Office.

3:30pm
Family Tailgate

Join the ETBU Family for our traditional FREE Family Tailgate at The Grove. Show your support for the Tiger Football Team at the Tiger Walk at 3:30 p.m.

6:00pm
Tiger Football Game vs. Austin College

Be a part of the excitement and cheer on the ETBU Tigers as they take on the Austin College Kangaroos at 6:00 p.m. at Ornelas Stadium.  You can purchase tickets for the game online or at the stadium before the game.

7:00pm
The Complete History of America (abridged) | An ETBU Theatre Production

Head down to the Mabee Recital Hall in Jenna Guest Music Building for this unique take on American history! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it! 

General admission tickets are $10 or FREE with an ETBU ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ETBU.edu/boxoffice or at the Box Office.

Sunday, October 1, 2023
8:00am
Church and Lunch on Your Own with Your Student

Join your student at their local church for morning worship and take them to their favorite Sunday lunch spot.

2:30pm
The Complete History of America (abridged) | An ETBU Theatre Production

Head down to the Mabee Recital Hall in Jenna Guest Music Building for this unique take on American history! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – The Complete History of America (abridged) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters – it’s what you’ve done with it! 

General admission tickets are $10 or FREE with an ETBU ID. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ETBU.edu/boxoffice or at the Box Office.

3:00pm
JCP Suit-Up Event (Hosted by: ETBU Career Services) | ALL WEEKEND

The Career Development Center is partnering with JCPenney for the Fall 2023 JCPenney Suit-Up Event. This event is a great opportunity for you to get career and professional items at a GREAT price. To receive your shopping coupon for 30% off select career wear, shoes, and accessories, text ETBU to 67292. This coupon is valid online and at the JCPenney at the Longview Mall.

JCP Suit-Up Event is available ALL WEEKEND!

Contact Information

Name/Title Division Phone
Laura Coursey
Director, Student Life
Student Engagement 903.923.2326 Send Message View Bio