Family Weekend FAQ
Do TAMUK Students need to purchase tickets for Family Weekend?
- No! TAMUK students don't need to pay for tickets. They get into Family Weekend for free.
Do I need to buy my tickets before Family Weekend?
- Pre-Registration is recommended to make the check-in process faster!
- Tickets are required for the weekend.
Can I buy tickets when I check-in?
- Yes! Walk-ins are welcome!
When and where can I buy tickets?
- Tickets go on sale one month before Family Weekend begins and stay open until the event ends.
What is included with my ticket?
- Tickets get you into all Family Weekend events, including the football game, except for Bingo.
- Bingo tickets are not included and each bingo card is $2.
How many sessions are there for Bingo?
- There are 2 sessions! Session 1 is from 11 am to 12 pm and Session 2 is from 1 pm to 2 pm.
How much are bingo tickets?
- $2 per Bingo Ticket plus any online fee.
- Bingo cards are purchased separately from Family Weekend registration.
- Each ticket purchased represents one bingo card.
- You do not need to purchase a card to enter the facility, but everyone must purchase a card if they want to play, regardless of student status.
Where can I buy Bingo tickets?
- Bingo tickets are sold online.
Can I buy bingo tickets at the door?
- Bingo tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis so it is not guaranteed that there will be room left.
- If you don't get a ticket in time, don't worry! There are many other events to attend during Family Weekend!
Is Bingo the only event during Family Weekend that is extra?
- Yes! The only event during Family Weekend that requires extra purchase is Bingo tickets. Your Family Weekend registration includes all of the events held on campus including the Football game!
Where do I check in?
- Check in locations will be on-campus and announced in August.
- Friday check in is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
- Saturday check in is from 9 am to 4 pm.
Do I have to check in both days?
- No! Once you've checked in and received your wristbands and welcome bag, you don't have to check in again.
Are there spots that I cannot park in during Family Weekend?
- There is no parking in handicap or 24 hour reserved spots around campus.
Do I have to pay to park?
- You do not have to pay for parking during Family Weekend.
- Football stadium parking on Saturday only is $5 paid as you enter the lot for the football game only.
What are the events going on during Family Weekend?
Friday, September 19th
6:30 - 8:30 pm | MSUB Courtyard
6:30 - 8:30 pm | MSUB Courtyard
Family Bowling
6:30 - 9 pm | Javelina Bowling Alley
Movie on the Lawn (How to Train Your Dragon (2025 Live Action Film))
8:30 pm | MSUB Courtyard
Saturday, September 20th
9 am - 4 pm | Engineering Complex
9:30 am - 11 am | Javelina Dining Hall
Tamalada Festival
10 am - 2 pm | University Blvd.
Bingo Session 1
11 am - 12 pm | Student Recreation Center
*Separate ticket registration required. $2 per bingo card regardless of TAMUK student status.
Activities with the College of Engineering
11:30 am - 2 pm | Engineering Complex
E-Sports Tournament
12 - 2 pm | Jernigan Library, 1st floor
Crafting @ The Makerspace
12 - 2 pm | Jernigan Library, 3rd floor
Javelina Volleyball Game vs. Midwestern
1 pm | Steinke Physical Education Center
Bingo Session 2
1 - 2 pm | Student Recreation Center
*Separate ticket registration required. $2 per bingo card regardless of TAMUK student status
Magic Show
3 - 4 pm | Jones Auditorium
Tailgate & BBQ featuring The Spazmatics!
4 - 7 pm | In Front of Javelina Stadium
Home Football Game
7 pm | Javelina Stadium