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Family Weekend is an important UMKC tradition. Spend time with your student, enjoy signature events, explore our diverse Kansas City community, and take part in the UMKC student experience.

Family Weekend 2024 | September 20-22

Family Weekend celebrates parent and family involvement in our UMKC community. We hope to connect you to campus resources, help you meet faculty/staff, and welcome you into our UMKC family.

2024 Schedule

Friday, September 20

  • Kangaroo Klassic Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Lindenwood (Roo Blue Friday), 1:00 PM | Swinney Center
    • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found here.  
    • Check back for an exclusive Family Weekend discount code!
  • Family Weekend Check-In, 3:00 - 7:00 PM | Student Union 2nd Floor
    • Let us know you're here! Stop by to get your Family Weekend pass, welcome gift, and information about the weekend. 
  • UMKC Haunted Tour w/ historian Chris Wolff, 6:00 PM | South doors, ASSC
    • Did the ghost of a dead actress haunt the University Playhouse? Why are there monsters painted on the walls of Haag Hall? Who killed University of Kansas City beauty queen Leila Welsh? What really happened in Epperson House? On the Haunted UMKC campus tour, your host UMKC historian Chris Wolff will regale you with these and many more tales of the darker side ofthe university’s history. This walking tour takes about 90 minutes and is one mile long.
    • Tour has a capacity of 15.
  • Game Night! Hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs, 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Student Union 4th Floor
    • Join us for a night of good old-fashioned family fun. With a variety of card and board games, it is sure to be an evening of laughter, fun, and connection.
    • Refreshments will be provided.
  • Late Night Trivia, 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Student Union 4th Floor
    • Join us for a rousing game of general knowledge trivia that is sure to have something for everyone. Winners will receive special UMKC swag along with other prizes.
    • Participants can play as individuals or in teams. 
  • Kangaroo Klassic Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Montana (Roo Blue Friday), 7:30 PM | Swinney Center
    • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found here.  
    • Check back for an exclusive Family Weekend discount code!

Saturday, September 21

  • Family Weekend Check-In, 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Student Union 2nd Floor
    • Let us know you're here! Stop by to get your Family Weekend pass, welcome gift, and information about the weekend.
  • The Amazing Roo Family Race, ALL DAY | Across Volker Campus
    • Are you a modern day Magellan? Test your campus navigating skills in this race to find clues, connect puzzle pieces, and do your best to come out on top. 
  • Family Weekend Tailgate, 12:00 - 2:00 PM | University Walkway/Swinney Center
    • Lunch, on us! Join us for a prematch meal as we cheer on Kansas City Athletics. Play games, have a bite, and find community with other Roo families. 
    • Lunch is included with a Family Weekend registration. 
    • Athletics tickets can be purchased separately. 
  • Family and Supporter of the Year Award Presentation, 1:00 PM | University Walkway/Swinney Center
    • Help us celebrate the first annual Family and Supporter of the Year Award nominees and recipient as part of the Family Weekend Tailgate. 
  • Kangaroo Klassic Kansas City Athletics Women's Volleyball vs Montana (Women's Empowerment Celebration), 2:00 PM | Swinney Center
    • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found here.  
    • Check back for an exclusive Family Weekend discount code!
    • Post Game Team Autographs with team posters provided.
  • Roo Social Hour, 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Student Union 4th Floor Lobby
    • Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and community while taking a break from the bustle of the day. 
  • Family Weekend Entertainment hosted by University Programming Board, 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Student Union 401
    • Entertainment to be announced soon!
  • UMKC Night at Starlight, 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Starlight Theater Kansas City
    • Join UMKC at Starlight Theater for Peter Pan! This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro.
    • Family Weekend Registrants can purchase tickets as part of their registration with an exclusive 50% off discount. Tickets will be dispersed at Family Weekend Check-in only. 
    • Families who buy tickets through their registration are invited to a pre-show reception, hosted by UMKC.
      • Pre-show reception will include refreshments and remarks from UMKC leadership. 

Sunday, September 22

  • The Amazing Roo Family Race, ALL DAY | Across Volker Campus
    • Are you a modern day Magellan? Test your campus navigating skills in this race to find clues, connect puzzle pieces, and do your best to come out on top. 
  • Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants Watch Party, 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Student Union 401
    • Cheer on our Major League Match Partners the Kansas City Royals with other Roo Families. 
    • Light Refreshments will be provided. 
    • Learn more about our partnership here.

Events All Weekend

  • Rainbow Lounge Relaxation Station | Student Union 325
    • Need a quiet space to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Family Weekend? The Rainbow Lounge will be open throughout the weekend for you to relax, re-center, and make the most out of your time on campus. The space is hosted by LGBTQIA Programs & Services. 
  • Family Weekend Sale at the UMKC Bookstore (available with coupon from 9/20-9/22)
    • Show off your Roo spirit with some newUMKC gear! Show your UMKC Family Weekend Bookstore coupon to receive 20% off select in-store purchases. See store for details. Coupons disbursed at Family Weekend Check-in only. 
  • Selfie Station | Student Union 4th Floor Lobby
    • Take a family selfie with our I <3 UMKC lighted sign. Sign will be available all weekend, and we encourage families to post their selfie on social media, using #UMKCFamilyWeekend hashtag, and/or tag @umkcosi on Instagram. 
  • Family Weekend Kansas City Athletic Discount
    • Use the link and promo code below for a special UMKC Family Weekend discount on all Kansas City Athletics events throughout Family Weekend. This discount is for online tickets only and cannot be used to purchase tickets on gameday. Discount code and link will expire 24 hours prior to game time.
    • Check back soon for discount code!
  • Free Admission to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m) | 5235 Oak Street KCMO
    • T/m extends free admission to the whole family. UMKC students can always enjoy free admission with a UMKC Roo Card and are encouraged to sign up for a free membership, which includes a 20% discount at the Museum Store. Family Weekend registrants also receive complimentary admission with their Family Weekend badge.

Out and About in Kansas City

We encourage you to take advantage of all there is to see and do in the Kansas City metro region. Check out Visit KC for more events and activities!

Registration will open summer 2024. 

UMKC Night at Starlight, 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Starlight Theater Kansas City

Join UMKC at Starlight Theater for Peter Pan! This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro.

Family Weekend Registrants can purchase tickets as part of their registration with an exclusive 50% off discount. Tickets will be dispersed at Family Weekend Check-in only. 

Families who buy tickets through their registration are invited to a pre-show reception, hosted by UMKC. Pre-show reception will include refreshments and remarks from UMKC leadership. 

Family Weekend ticket packages including UMKC Night at Starlight Theater tickets are available until September 13, 2024. After this date, a 25% off discount will be available using the link below. 

Purchase tickets at 25% off now: https://tickets.kcstarlight.com/peterpan/4538?8322

Parking at Starlight Theater is free. 

 

The UMKC Family & Supporter of the Year Award celebrates the supportive role parents, families, and supporters play in the lives of our students. Honoring outstanding supporters serves as a reminder that parents, families, and supporters are essential to the success of our students, the prosperity/viability of our institution, and to the connection with our larger campus community.

Award Information & Nomination Form

Family Weekend parking will be available on the 5th and 6th floors of the Cherry Street Parking Garage, beginning at 5:00 PM on Friday 9/20 through 10:00 PM on Sunday 9/22. 

Families may park in any space that is not reserved, such as 24/7 Faculty/Staff, UMKC plates only, handicap, etc). 

No UMKC parking permits, visitor passes, etc., will be required.