Family Weekend

11:00-12:00 PM | Solon Campus Center 118 | FREE

We will set up a few tubs of soapy water and have participants dip frames and shapes in the soap to see what comes out! 

Presented by the UMD Department of Mathematics & Statistics 

2:30-3:30 PM | Bohannon 90 | FREE

Open to the public. Hear from each our SCSE Alumni awardees and about their career journey and get inspired! 

https://scse.d.umn.edu/about/academy 

5:00-7:00 PM | Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) waterfront | FREE

Stokke's Meats will be tending the grill for a pre-game tailgate party by the new seawall project on Harbor Drive by the DECC. This BBQ atmosphere, featuring the UMD Pep Band, CHAMP, and the UMD Hockey Cheer Team, will ready the crowd for the 2025/2026 season. The action starts with the UMD Bulldog Men's Hockey Game against Augustana. 

Enjoy some great food, drinks and views before the big game! 

6:00 PM | Malosky Stadium | FREE

Come cheer for the Black Student Association as they take on UMD staff in a game of flag football!

7:00 PM | Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Ticket Link

Planets and stars and galaxies, oh my! Jump in the MWAP spaceship as we take off for an epic journey to see all our universe has to offer. We’ll journey to other planetary systems, fly through giant gas clouds, and find out how many galaxies are out there. Join us as we Adventure to the Edge of the Universe. 

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
Please have proof of purchase ready to show at the door.
UMD students will also be required to show their Student ID.

Ticket Prices:
$8 Adults (age 13-59)
$5 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 3-12), UMD Students
Kids 2 and under are free

7:00 PM | AMSOIL Arena | Ticket Link

UMD Men's Hockey vs. Augustana

*If current UMD students have purchased student tickets, they are only valid for the student section.  If the student wants to sit with their family, a reserved ticket would need to be purchased.

** Call or Email: [email protected] (218) 726-8595 for ticket questions & help!

7:30 PM | Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) | Tickets ($5 walk-up promotion!)

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to an orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargained for: hot-headed, 11-year-old Ann Shirley. Over the course of six years, this imaginative, brilliant, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns a stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of kindred spirits. This swift yet theatrical adaptation of the classic novel is an all-ages crowd-pleaser.

9:00-11:00 AM | Engineering Lounge Area | FREE

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Kirby Student Center Lounge (1st Floor) | FREE

Enjoy games, root beer floats, and get a family photo taken in the UMD Kirby Lounge. Hosted by Kirby Student Center - Bulldog Beginnings, Dining Services, and Coca-Cola. (Root beer floats available while supplies last).

9:00 AM until donuts are gone | Labovitz School of Business & Economics Rotunda | FREE

Kick off your Saturday with a visit to the Labovitz School of Business and Economics, where you can enjoy a complimentary cup of hot coffee & delicious donuts! Staff will be on hand to answer questions about LSBE.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Bagley Nature Area  | FREE

Take a walk in the woods with faculty from English, Biology, and Chemistry, and learn about what plants we'll be using to make ink for The Book of the North. Later in the day, you can try your hand at calligraphy using these botanical inks.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sports & Health Center 135 | FREE | Registration Link

Join Ruby for an all-levels yoga class set to live music by talented student musicians. Breathe, flow, and let the rhythm guide your practice!  Yoga mats are provided!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | UMD Library KAML Room 260 | $10 individual; $20 per family (up to 4) | Registration Link (Only 40 spots available!)

Experience the process of creating calligraphy like a Medieval Scribe: An introduction to the basics of broad-edge calligraphy using botanical inks with Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu, Assoc. Professor of Medieval & Renaissance Studies.

2:00 PM | Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Ticket Link

Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Closed captions available upon request. Watch a trailer here. 

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
Please have proof of purchase ready to show at the door.
UMD students will also be required to show their Student ID.

Ticket Prices:
$8 Adults (age 13-59)
$5 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 3-12), UMD Students
Kids 2 and under are free
 

3:00-4:30 PM |  Kirby Student Center Lounge (1st Floor) | FREE 

Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it at Trivia Night! Grab your family, friends, your lucky pen, and your best random facts—because bragging rights (and maybe prizes) are on the line. Laughter, competition, and a little brain-bending fun guaranteed! Free to play!

4:00-6:00 PM | Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) waterfront | FREE

Stokke's Meats will be tending the grill for a pre-game tailgate party by the new seawall project on Harbor Drive by the DECC. This BBQ atmosphere, featuring the UMD Pep Band, CHAMP, and the UMD Hockey Cheer Team, will ready the crowd for the 2025/2026 season. The action starts with the UMD Bulldog Men's Hockey Game against Augustana. 

Enjoy some great food, drinks and views before the big game! 

4:00 PM | Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Ticket Link

Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Closed captions available upon request. Watch a trailer here. 

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
Please have proof of purchase ready to show at the door.
UMD students will also be required to show their Student ID.

Ticket Prices:
$8 Adults (age 13-59)
$5 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 3-12), UMD Students
Kids 2 and under are free
 

6:00 PM (Doors Open at 5:30) | Kirby Ballroom | Presented by the Queer & Allied Student Union

Presale Tickets: $10  |  Night of: $12 for students (with valid I.D), $15 for community members

This event is open to all UMD students, faculty, and staff, as well as the broader community.  

6:00 PM | AMSOIL Arena | Ticket Link 

UMD Men's Hockey vs. Augustana

*If current UMD students have purchased student tickets, they are only valid for the student section.  If the student wants to sit with their family, a reserved ticket would need to be purchased.

** Call or Email: [email protected] (218) 726-8595 for ticket questions & help!

7:00 PM | Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium | Ticket Link

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of their original splendor. Telly Award winner. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies, of the Indiana Jones films and The Lord of the Rings films. Closed captions available upon request. 

Watch a trailer here.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
Please have proof of purchase ready to show at the door.
UMD students will also be required to show their Student ID.

Ticket Prices:
$8 Adults (age 13-59)
$5 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 3-12), UMD Students
Kids 2 and under are free

7:30 PM | Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) | Tickets ($5 walk-up promotion!)

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to an orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargained for: hot-headed, 11-year-old Ann Shirley. Over the course of six years, this imaginative, brilliant, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns a stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of kindred spirits. This swift yet theatrical adaptation of the classic novel is an all-ages crowd-pleaser.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Greysolon Ballroom | Ticket Sales Closed

Join Chancellor Nies for a brunch in the heart of Duluth! Guests will take in the beautiful sights of Duluth while mingling and meeting other Bulldog families. Each ticket includes breakfast and a complimentary ticket to tour the Glensheen Mansion.

2:00 PM | Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) | Tickets ($5 walk-up promotion!)

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to an orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargained for: hot-headed, 11-year-old Ann Shirley. Over the course of six years, this imaginative, brilliant, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns a stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of kindred spirits. This swift yet theatrical adaptation of the classic novel is an all-ages crowd-pleaser.