Red Raider Family Weekend
Family Weekend at Texas Tech has been a tradition since 1936.
Family Weekend 2026 will be September 25 - 27, 2026
Bookmark this page to see a full schedule of events as we near Family Weekend. We can't wait to see you!
Red Raider Family Weekend Schedule
Expect Family Weekend activities to begin on Friday morning and end on Sunday at noon.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
| Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Smashburgers Get ready to smash your cravings! Join us at The Market at Stangel/Murdough for a mouthwatering Smashburger Bash — featuring deliciously crafted Smashburgers served hot and fresh from the Chopstix Line! Limited time. Limited supply. Unlimited flavor.
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The Market @ Stangel/Murdough Hall |
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Early Arrival Information and TTPA Check-In Stop by the Information Table to get your questions answered and pick up any items purchased from the Texas Tech Parents Association (TTPA) |
Student Union Building (SUB) Courtyard (inside) |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
| Time | Activity | Location |
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Information and TTPA Check-In Stop by the Information Table to get your questions answered and pick up any items purchased from the Texas Tech Parents Association (TTPA) |
SUB Courtyard (inside) |
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11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Smashburgers Get ready to smash your cravings! Join us at The Market at Stangel/Murdough for a mouthwatering Smashburger Bash — featuring deliciously crafted Smashburgers served hot and fresh from the Chopstix Line! Limited time. Limited supply. Unlimited flavor. |
The Market @ Stangel/Murdough Hall |
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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Family Weekend Cookout 🔥 Bring your family and your appetite — it’s time for the Family Weekend Cookout! Join us for Texas BBQ, fun games, and great vibes at the Student Enrichment Center 🍗🎯 Let’s eat, laugh, and celebrate Red Raider Family Weekend together ❤️🖤 |
Student Enrichment Center 2533 15th St |
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1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. |
Mock Lecture: History of Texas Tech and Family Weekend Attend class and learn about Texas Tech and Family Weekend History. You'll learn about the founding of Texas Tech, enrollment trends over the years, unique traditions, and how Family Weekend got started 90 years ago. Space for this event is limited - first come, first served. No food or drink allowed in the classroom. |
Holden Hall Room 130 |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Red Raider Family Block Party @ Drane Hall Join us for the Family Weekend Block Party, a fun come-and-go event with games and interactive booths hosted by campus partners. It’s a great way for students and their families to explore campus, connect with resources, and enjoy the Texas Tech community together. |
Drane Hall |
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3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Honors College Welcome BBQ & Resource Fair Honors College Welcome BBQ & Resource Fair is a fun and engaging opportunity for students to connect with fellow Honors College students, faculty, staff, and campus partners while enjoying great food. Explore valuable campus and College resources, learn about involvement opportunities, and build connections to help you succeed throughout the academic year. |
McClellan Hall (lawn) |
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Arts & Sciences Open House Join the College of Arts & Sciences students, faculty, and staff for Family Weekend! We will be hosting our event at the Science Building! We will have free snacks, games, prizes, and tours of our new space! |
Science Building |
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
TTPA Friday Night Dinner |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
| Time | Activity | Location |
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TBA |
Raider Alley Tailgate Free tailgaing area with live music, food trucks, and fun! |
Engineering Key |
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TBA |
College of Arts & Sciences Tailgate Join us for the exclusive, family-friendly College of Arts & Sciences Tailgate on Saturday, September 26! Enjoy delicious catering from Lubbock favorite Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria, premium beverages, a custom photo booth, face painting for the kids, commemorative tailgate swag, and plenty of fun for the whole family. We can't wait to celebrate with you before kickoff! |
Holden Hall, South Lawn |
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TBA |
The TCVPA Tailgate Celebrate Family Weekend with the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts community at our annual Football Tailgate! Enjoy food, refreshments, giveaways, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere as students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends come together to show their Red Raider spirit before kickoff. |
Raider Alley |
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TBA |
TTPA Tailgate |
East Engineering Key |
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TBA |
Red Raider Football vs. Sam Houston Tickets are sold out! You may purchase tickets through Seat Geek, Texas Tech's Official Fan to Fan Marketplace |
Jones Stadium |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
| Time | Activity | Location |
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Red Raider Family Brunch Join us for the Red Raider Family Brunch before you head home after Family Weekend! This event is sponsored by Parent & Family Relations and Hospitality Services. Enjoy a delicious brunch, Family Weekend Photo Booth, and more before you depart for home. You will need a ticket for every family member attending, including students. tickets will release in August |
SUB Red Raider Ballroom |
Gameday Parking Information:
- Parking map - includes free parking - coming soon
- Purchase single game parking passes - coming soon
- Gameday shuttle information - coming soon
General visitor parking information (NOT for Gameday parking - some lots not available Friday nights prior to football games, during football and basketball games, etc.) Attendants at campus entrances can direct you to visitor parking between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m
Red Raider Family Weekend
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3630 -
Email
parent@ttu.edu