CSU Parent and Family Day
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Join us on October 26, 2024 for our Parent and Family Day in collaboration with CSU Homecoming! We are so excited to welcome our parents back to CSU with a great kickoff weekend! Join your students and the CSU community for a weekend of fun, athletic games and CSU celebrations and traditions. Please see information and schedule below!
Cost: $40 per family of four including your CSU Student; $10 per additional person. Children under 3 are free.
Includes: Breakfast/Brunch on Saturday morning, free goodies and snacks throughout the day, t-shirt, and Gameday items for the Homecoming Tailgate.
Registration is Closed. We have reached full capacity and will not be accepting same day walk-ups.
If you were unable to register, we encourage you to still attend our tailgate and soccer game on Saturday, October 26th at 12 pm.
Schedule
Check-In
9:30 am – 11:00 am | Multi-Purpose Room, Student Recreation Center
Family Brunch
11:00 am | Multi-Purpose Room, Student Recreation Center
Join us while we get to know each other and enjoy games and brunch together!
Tailgating
Noon | Walden Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Join us for a spirited Homecoming Tailgate at the soccer game! We'll have activities
for the whole family and a fantastic atmosphere to celebrate our school spirit together.
Don't miss out on this exciting event before cheering on our team to victory!
Homecoming Women's Soccer Game
2:00 pm | Walden Soccer Complex
Cheer on the Lady Cougars as they take on the University of North Georgia with the
whole family! The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime of the
game. The game is free and open to the public.
Club Football vs. Gordon State
5:00 pm | Kinnett Staduim
Free for all students; $5 for all other attendees.
CougarFest
6:30 pm | Livery Courtyard
Inspired by Oktoberfest, CougarFest will feature selections of craft beer from around
the country. The guys from Maltitude will be on site to help expand your knowledge
of craft beer! Mainstream Band will be performing crowd favorites.
More information to come for any additional pricing.
Other CSU and Community Events
Friday, October 25th
Outdoor Halloween Movie: Halloweentown
Doors open 7:00 PM Movie begins 8:00 PM | Top of the Front Ave Parking Deck
Rain Location: Riverside Theater Main Stage
Relax under the stars, and enjoy a night of spooky fun as we show Disney‘s Halloweentown, a family-friendly Halloween classic. This free event is open to students, alumni,
and the community. Free popcorn will be provided for the first 300, and concessions
will be available for purchase. Attendees should pack their own chairs and blankets.
Don‘t miss this exciting evening of fall festivities!
Saturday, October 26th
Fall Food Truck Festival Uptown Columbus
11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Woodruff Park
Woodruff Park will transform in to a food truck mecca with 25+ food vendors from the
local and regional area! From street tacos to seafood to turkey legs, we’ve got you
covered with some of the yummiest vendors and an experience you won’t forget.
Tickets are $5 per person and children 10 and under are FREE. For more information and purchase Food Truck Festival tickets.
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