Providing you and your student opportunities to learn about and Academic resources on campus.

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Opportunities that expose you and your family to different cultures and unique experiences.

Year-Round Attractions

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Museum of Texas Tech University

• 4th Street and Indiana Avenue (free parking) and FREE Admission. For more information and hours of operation, visit the museum website.

National Ranching Heritage Center

• A 27-acre complex seven galleries emphasizing Western history, art and artifacts and 50 ranching structures dating from 1780s to the 1950s. nrhc.ttu.edu.

Texas Tech University System's Public Art Collection

• Maps of art locations and information are available downloading ArTTrek our official public art app, or by visiting texastech.edu/publicart

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Activities that you and your family may attend to be physically active.

Year-Round Activities

• Lubbock Parks and Recreation
• Caprock Canyons - a State Park with hiking trails, 95 miles NE of Lubbock
• Palo Duro Canyon - the 2nd largest canyon in the US, 112 miles north of Lubbock
• Golfing in Lubbock
  • The Rawls Course
  • Meadowbrook
  • Shadow Hills Golf Course
  • 4ORE! Golf
  • The Range
• Foot Tech - Group Runs in Lubbock

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Opportunities to volunteer either at home or in the City of Lubbock.

Year-Round Activities

• Raider Red's Food Pantry - Raider Red's Food Pantry provides students with short-term access to supplemental food and connects students with resources on and off campus in an effort to support student wellbeing.
• Volunteer Center of Lubbock - Find volunteer opportunities to participate in while you're in Lubbock
• George Floyd and Timothy Cole Memorial Scholarship Fund - This scholarship effort, led by our Black Student Association, in partnership with engaged alumni, will make increased financial support available for incoming students and returning students who are active in community service in support of minority-serving organizations.

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Opportunities for you and your family to spend time in the city of Lubbock.

Please note: In-person First Friday Art Trails are closed through 2020

Year-Round Attractions

Buddy Holly Museum

• 1801 Crickets Ave. For more information and hours of operation, visit www.buddyhollycenter.org

American Wind Power Museum

• 1701 Canyon Lake Drive. For more information and hours of operation, visit windmill.com

Lubbock Downtown Farmer's Market

• 19th Street and Buddy Holly Avenue. Saturday mornings 9:00 a.m. until vendor sellout. Fresh, locally grown produce and crafts from local vendors. For more information about this event, visit lubbockdowntownfarmersmarket.com.

Prairie Dog Town

• Inside Mackenzie Park off of 4th Street and Interstate 27. Protected prairie dog colony. Additional information can be found here.

Other ways to Explore Lubbock

• Visit Lubbock
• Local LBK
• Lubbock In the Loop

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Engagement opportunities that will be hosted on a virtual platform.

Post to the Family Days Board - Celebrate your family by posting to our Family Days board! Share a great family photo, words of encouragement for your student, or fun Texas Tech moments from your visits to campus! 

Attend the Drane Hall Virtual Tour and "Where's Raider Red?" Scavenger Hunt for prizes

View the Academic Support for Red Raiders Webinar video recorded October 16th and learn about fantastic resources to help support your student!  View the presentation slides

Schedule a Family Movie or TV Night featuring Texas Tech Alumni

Please see the full schedule below for a complete calendar of events and activities.

Unique Texas Tech experiences that will take place on campus or in a virtual format.

• texastech.com - all things Texas Tech Athletics

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