The Family Weekend 2025 Schedule of Events is now live! 🎉
Check out all of the exciting activities planned in collaboration with our amazing campus partners below.
Please note that all of the events listed below are subject to change. Be sure to check this page regularly and join the official UL Lafayette Parent & Family Facebook Group for schedule updates and other important announcements.
*Denotes event with required registration/tickets.
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 433 Jefferson Street
Located in the heart of downtown, the UL Lafayette Science Museum is a playful portal into a vast universe of discovery. The museum offers a fun, hands-on experience for curious minds of all ages. The museum's exhibits and installations are designed to enlighten and educate. Visit the UL Lafayette Science Museum to learn something new - and have fun in the process!
Students receive free admission to the museum year-round with their Cajun Card. During Family Weekend, parents and family members can visit the museum for only $5 per ticket (plus processing fees). To receive the Family Weekend discount, your student must present their Cajun Card at the door. Limited to 4 discounted tickets per UL Lafayette student.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | 710 East St. Mary Blvd.
Mention "Family Weekend" at the door for FREE admission into the Hilliard - UL Lafayette's University Art Museum. The museum features at least 4 exhibitions each season that showcase regional, national, and international artists. Learn more about the Hilliard online here.
7:30 AM-1:30 PM | UL Lafayette Student Union (620 McKinley St.)
10:00 AM-6:00 PM | Heritage Location (110 E. Lewis St.)
Get ready to cheer on the Ragin’ Cajuns in style! Stop by either of our Ragin’ Cajun Store locations to grab all the gear you need for the big game.
12:30 PM–5:00 PM | Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.)
Stop by our convenient drive-through-style Family Weekend Headquarters location to pick up your pre-ordered Family Weekend t-shirts, ask questions, and drop off your donations for the Family Weekend Service Project. We invite you to donate gently-used professional clothing items, nonperishable food items, and personal hygiene products to benefit our on-campus Career Closet and Campus Cupboard.
To access the Family Weekend Headquarters, drive to the Alumni Center, located at 600 E. St. Mary Blvd. Enter the semi-circle driveway from St. Mary Blvd. One of our volunteers will meet you at your vehicle to assist you.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.)
Service is a key Ragin' Cajun value, therefore all Family Weekend attendees are invited to participate in the Family Weekend Service Project! The 2024 Service Project will benefit the UL Lafayette Career Closet and Campus Cupboard. Participation is simple. During Family Weekend, we invite you to donate gently used professional clothing, nonperishable food items, and/or personal hygiene products at the designated drive-through drop-off location. Your donations will directly benefit UL Lafayette students!
1:00 PM–2:00 PM | Randolph Hall
Step into the spotlight for a game-show style showdown and find out just how well your family really knows you! 🤩 From funny facts to surprising stories, this interactive event is guaranteed to spark laughter, friendly competition, and maybe even a few unexpected discoveries. Snacks and refreshments will be provided—so come ready for fun and treats!
3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Randolph Hall, 1st floor lobby
*Registration is required
UL LIFE is UL Lafayette's inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. We invite the family and friends of UL LIFE to join us for an afternoon of socialization to meet fellow students, mentors, and their families. We look forward to seeing you there!
Not a UL LIFE student or mentor? Check out our website to learn more about the UL LIFE Program or how to become a mentor!
5:00 PM–7:00 PM | Bourgeois Hall (225 Cajundome Blvd)
Join our University Administration and the Family Weekend Committee for Family Game Night at Bourgeois Hall! Families will have the opportunity to swim, play and/or compete in a variety of games and enjoy snacks. Admission is free of charge and refreshments are complimentary. This will be a floating event from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.
Parking will be available at Bourgeois Hall (225 Cajundome Blvd).
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Alumni Center (600 E. St. Mary Blvd.)
Stop by our convenient drive-through-style Family Weekend Headquarters location to pick up your pre-ordered Family Weekend t-shirts, ask questions, and drop off your donations for the Family Weekend Service Project. We invite you to donate gently-used professional clothing items, nonperishable food items, and personal hygiene products to benefit our on-campus Career Closet and Campus Cupboard.
To access the Family Weekend Headquarters, drive to the Alumni Center, located at 600 E. St. Mary Blvd. Enter the semi-circle driveway from St. Mary Blvd. One of our volunteers will meet you at your vehicle to assist you.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Dupre Library, 3rd floor
Dupré Library's Special Collections Department invites you to join us for a fun and interactive Bingo Scavenger Hunt designed for the whole family! Explore the library in a new way as you search for hidden treasures, complete challenges, and mark off your bingo card along the way. This family-friendly activity is a great opportunity to discover all the library has to offer while enjoying a little friendly competition.
10:00 AM–6:00 PM | 433 Jefferson Street
Located in the heart of downtown, the UL Lafayette Science Museum is a playful portal into a vast universe of discovery. The museum offers a fun, hands-on experience for curious minds of all ages. The museum's exhibits and installations are designed to enlighten and educate. Visit the UL Lafayette Science Museum to learn something new - and have fun in the process!
Students receive free admission to the museum year-round with their Cajun Card. During Family Weekend, parents and family members can visit the museum for only $5 per ticket (plus processing fees). To receive the Family Weekend discount, your student must present their Cajun Card at the door. Limit 4 discounted tickets per UL Lafayette student.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | 710 East St. Mary Blvd.
The Hilliard Art Museum is delighted to welcome our Ragin' Cajun students and their loved ones during Family Weekend. Visit the museum any time between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM for a drop-in art activity designed for UL students and their families. Join us anytime during the day to view current exhibitions. Admission to the museum is free for UL students and their families during Family Weekend. The museum will offer 10% discount to UL students and faculty in the Museum store.
The Hilliard is open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday, with free admission all day for Family Weekend attendees. The See Art & Make Art event takes place from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
TBA | Our Lady of the Lourdes Stadium, Alumni Association Tailgate inside Russo Park
*Tickets are limited and expected to sell out. Family Weekend Tailgate registration closes Sunday, September 21 or when tickets sell out.
Join the UL Lafayette Alumni Association for the official Family Weekend Tailgate! Help us cheer on the Ragin' Cajuns as they prepare to take on The Marshall Thundering Herd.
Registration is $26.25 + a booking fee per person. Kids 12 & under are free but UL Lafayette students will need a ticket to enter this tailgate. This includes jambalaya, cracklins, quail eggs, soft drinks, water, beer, and seltzers. Food and drinks are first-come, first-serve while supplies last and will stop being served 30 minutes prior to kick-off. Refunds will not be provided.
If you are a current Alumni Association Loyalty Fund Member, there is no cost for you to attend this event and you can enter through the regular tailgate entrance. If any of your additional guests are not active Loyalty Fund members, they must purchase a ticket here to attend.
The Family Weekend and Alumni Association can't wait to tailgate in our Russo Park location! Enjoy better proximity to Music Under the Oaks, the stadium and indoor restrooms! To enter the Alumni tailgate, guests enter through the Russo Park main entrance and proceed to the visible check-in area before entering the right-side concourse. Click here for a map.
TBA | Our Lady of the Lourdes Stadium, Cajuns Village
If you would like a free tailgate option open to the public, you can visit the family-friendly Cajuns Village presented by Cajun Country Rice located along Reinhardt Drive next to Russo Park. Thanks to Ragin’ Cajuns corporate partners, fans can enjoy games and activities such as basketball, obstacle courses, cornhole, and more! Make sure to stop by for your Ragin’ Cajuns themed face painting or face tattoos. Concessions will be available to purchase inside Russo Park (Baseball Stadium).
TBA | Our Lady of the Lourdes Stadium
*Tickets Required (see below; fees apply)
Fight on Cajuns, fight on to victory! You don’t want to miss the Ragin’ Cajuns as they take on The Marshall Thundering Herd. For additional details about game day and special festivities at Our Lady of the Lourdes Stadium, visit the 2025 Game Day Central website. Be sure to read about the clear bag policy as well.
Use this link to purchase your tickets online at a special Family Weekend discount! Available until 1 hour after kickoff.
Free general admission parking is available for most games at the Intramural Fields, and the LITE Center. Lot availability is subject to change. Click here for a map.
10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Bourgeois Hall (225 Cajundome Blvd.)
Visit our expansive recreation facilities at Bourgeois Hall! On Sunday, September 24 friends and family members of UL Lafayette students are welcome to utilize our Rec Sports facilities free of charge. Get a workout in or hit the courts to unwind after a busy weekend.
Facilities Available Include:
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11:00 AM | Judice Rickels
Join us in Judice-Rickels for a casual Popcorn Social, where we'll celebrate the amazing things, our Honors students have been up to! Enjoy fresh popcorn while watching a slide show of highlights, photos, and fun stats that showcase the impact of our community. It's a perfect chance to relax, snack, and connect with fellow Honors students.
1:00 PM | Home Bank Track & Soccer Complex (111 Reinhardt Drive)
Cheer on the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer team in their match against Georgia Southern. Admission is FREE! Be sure to read the clear bag policy. Parking is available on-site.
1:00 PM–6:00 PM | 433 Jefferson Street
Located in the heart of downtown, the UL Lafayette Science Museum is a playful portal into a vast universe of discovery. The museum offers a fun, hands-on experience for curious minds of all ages. The museum’s exhibits and installations are designed to enlighten and educate. Visit the UL Lafayette Science Museum to learn something new - and have fun in the process!
Students receive free admission to the museum year-round with their Cajun Card. During Family Weekend, parents and family members can visit the museum for only $5 per ticket (plus processing fees). To receive the Family Weekend discount, your student must present their Cajun Card at the door. Limit 4 discounted tickets per UL Lafayette student.
Interested in creating your own adventure while visiting Lafayette? See our list of suggestions below or visit the Lafayette Travel website.