Family Weekend 2022
Schedule of Events
All events are FREE* and open to all family members and students! Event calendar is subject to change.
*Athletic event tickets are still at a cost. Visit gobuffsgo.com to purchase your game tickets.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu.
Friday, Oct. 21 | Time | Location | |
Check-In | 3 to 7 p.m. | JBK Student Center Legends Club | Check-in with us and receive your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! You can also buy a Family Weekend t-shirt. |
College Events | 3 to 5 p.m. | Multiple Locations |
Meet your student's faculty and professors.
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Ice Cream with the Fam! | 4 to 6 p.m. | Rockin' Zebra Soda Shoppe | Treat yo' self to some delicious (and free) ice cream with the WT Alumni Association. |
Night at the AC | 7 to 10 p.m. | Virgil Henson Activities Center |
Work out, tour the facility, meet the staff, and/or join other families on the pool patio for s'mores! |
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass | All Day | Virgil Henson Activities Center |
Families get free entrance to the VHAC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 - 8 p.m. |
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass | All Day | Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum |
Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale | All Day | JBK Student Center Information Desk |
$10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted) |
Saturday, Nov. 6 | |||
WT in the Canyon | 8 a.m. |
Palo Duro Canyon Meet at the FUBC to carpool at 8 a.m. |
Free entrance to the canyon when you carpool! |
Family of the Year Brunch | 9 a.m. | Alumni Banquet Hall | Family of the Year nominees will be recognized and winner announced. |
WT Women's and Men's Soccer | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | The Pitch | Buy your tickets here. |
Tailgate & Check-In | 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | 26th Street |
Stop by the Family Weekend tent for giveaways and fun. Journey Canyon Coffee will be serving all drinks on their menu from their brand new coffee bar for free! And, of course... BUFFALO COOKIES! |
WTAMU Football VS. Midwestern State | 6 p.m. | Buffalo Stadium | Buy your tickets here. |
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass | All Day | Virgil Henson Activities Center |
Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 -8 p.m. |
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass | All Day | Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum |
Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale | All Day | JBK Student Center Information Desk | $10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted) |
Sunday, Nov. 7 | |||
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass | All Day | Virgil Henson Activities Center |
Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. Hours: Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 -8 p.m. |
Family Weekend Shirts On Sale | All Day | JBK Student Center Information Desk | $10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted) |
Eating
Check out places to eat locally in Canyon HERE.
Shopping
Get your shopping on in Canyon, TX. View a list of local stores and vendors HERE.
Lodging
Check out this link for some hotel options near us! https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/visit/lodging.html
Local Vendor/Coupon Deals
- Blessed Buffalo Boutique - $10 off Buff Gear with coupon (available at check-in)
- Canyon Popcorn – exclusively mixed “Buff Family” popcorn available this weekend only
- Palo Duro Outfitters – 15% off with lanyard
- Cake Company – Buy one cookie, get one free coupon (available at check-in)
- Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum – Families get FREE admission to the PPHM all weekend long with their lanyard.
- Hero Nutrition - $2 off small combos, $3 off large combos, or free tea upgrade with lanyard
The West Texas A&M University Family of the Year Award seeks to recognize parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) who have made a significant impact and contribution to the life of a WTAMU student. By supporting and encouraging our students, Buff families also support West Texas A&M University.
All West Texas A&M undergraduate, graduate students are eligible to nominate their parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) for this award.
The 2022 Family of the Year nominations close on October 7, 2022.
All submissions will be reviewed by the Family of the Year Committee. Check back for a list of our nominees
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu.