Northwestern State University invites you to join us for Family Day!
Family Day is designed for the members of your family to visit your student’s home-away-from-home! Family Day will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024. Spend time on campus and in the Natchitoches community with your student. Game day activities, a family tailgate party, and Northwestern State football are highlights of the day.
A complete Family Day package includes a ticket to the Northwestern State vs Weber State game purchased individually. Children three years and older must have a ticket to attend the game. NSU students must have a ticket for the tailgate dinner. Proximity game day parking will be $10 cash.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
7:30 AM – Dusk | Let’s Play a Round of Golf
Families can play 18-holes of golf for $25 a person (includes cart rental) all weekend long at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.
10:00 AM | Downtown Walking Tours
Discover why Natchitoches has been a destination of travelers since 1714– take a FREE guided walking tour of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District!
3:30-5:20 PM | Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band Practice
Head over to Turpin Stadium to hear the best sounding band in the land as they rehearse for Saturday’s game against Weber State!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
7:30 AM – Dusk | Let’s Play a Round of Golf
Families can play 18-holes of golf for $25 a person (includes cart rental) all weekend long at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Learn to Row Day
Interested in trying out the sport of rowing? Now is your chance! Learn-to-row days are the perfect opportunity to come out and see if rowing is for you. We will teach you to erg, rig, and carry the boats, row, and more! This is available to high-school aged students. If you have questions or want to register (must pre-register), please email head coach Tori Dettinger at natchitochesrowingclub@gmail.com
10:00 AM | Downtown Walking Tours
Discover why Natchitoches has been a destination of travelers since 1714– take a FREE guided walking tour of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District!
10:00 AM | Shopping and Dining in Historic Downtown Natchitoches
Enjoy the sites of more than fifty historic homes and buildings, distinct shopping, and outstanding Louisiana dining (on your own).
2:00 PM | Family Day Check-In at the NSU Tailgate Field
Check-in at the Family Day Headquarters located on the east side of the Tailgate Field (behind the stadium). Pick up tailgate picnic tickets, game tickets, and t-shirts at this location.
2:30 PM | NSU Family Tailgate Party – Music, Exciting Events & Family Fun!
Tailgate at Turpin Stadium with live music from the Kelli Roberts Band, enjoy a variety of novelty acts, games, contests and activities for the entire family.
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Tailgate Picnic
The tailgate meal will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and a drink. Individual dinner tickets may be purchased for $10.
4:30 PM | Pre-Game Pep Rally at the Tailgate Field
Show your Demon Spirit! Performances by the NSU Cheerleaders, Purple Pizazz Pom Line, Demon Dazzlers, and NSU Spirit of Northwestern pep band will get you ready to cheer for the Demons!
5:30 PM | Pre-Game Show
Family seating will be available on the East Side student section of Turpin Stadium.
6:00 PM | Northwestern State vs Weber State
Lodging
For a complete listing of area hotels and bed and breakfast inns, please visit Natchitoches.com.
Several NSU student clubs and organizations will host family day programs during NSU Family Day. Double-check with your student for specific details on fraternity and sorority events, a visit to the residence hall, and other special programs.
Questions?
Please email the Office of First Year Experience, at fye@nsula.edu.
