Family Weekend 2026

CoLAB Family Weekend Morning Mingle

• Details TBA

Open Hours free access to the Wall Aquatic Center

• Time: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

First-Stop Family Weekend Welcome Tent

• Location: University Union West Lawn
• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Annual Hotel & Restaurant Management Casino Night

• Location: duBois ballroom
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office
  • NAU Students (with NAU Student ID): $20 (ticket holder will receive $400 in “casino funny money” chips to be used on the gaming tables/bingo at the event)
  • General Admission: $25 (buys $500 in “casino funny money” chips)
  • VIP Admission: $40 (buys $800 in “casino funny money” chips)

Prochnow Presents Magician Derek Hughes

• Location: Prochnow Auditorium
• Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Family Weekend 5K run/walk

• Location: Athletic & Tennis Complex Field (across from the Health & Learning Center and adjacent to the Wall Aquatic Center)
• Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free

First-Stop Family Weekend Welcome Tent

• Location: Ponderosa/Skydome
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Family Weekend BBQ

• Location: Ponderosa/Skydome
• Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office
  • NAU Student with meal plan: Free
  • NAU Student without meal plan: $14
  • Regular: $16
  • Youth (12 and under): $12

Football Game

• Location: Skydome
• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Tickets: available via NAU Athletics Ticket Central
•  Cost:
  • Premium Reserved: $45
  • Reserved: $40
  • General Admission: $30
  • Students obtain their ticket at the box office with student ID or may request a ticket online ahead of time

Prochnow Family Movie

• Location: Prochnow Auditorium
• Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Family Brunch

• Location: duBois South Dining
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office
  • NAU Student with meal plan: Free
  • NAU Student without meal plan: $15
  • Regular: $20
  • Youth (12 and under): $13

Aspen Loop Trail and Lava River Cave

• Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures will provide all transportation, food, and trip logistics
• Location: Meet in the lobby of the Health & Learning Center
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Open Hours access to the Wall Aquatic Center

• Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: Free

• This is a popular weekend in Flagstaff and lodging fills up quick!
• Throughout the summer, watch for information about ticketed events. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.
• During the summer, check out the Family Weekend webpage for details about parking and our free Family Weekend shuttle service.
• Talk as a family about your Family Weekend plans. Think about things you would like to do both on campus and in our amazing mountain town!

In September, the weather can be unpredictable and bounce between hot, cold, and sometimes even snowy or rainy. No matter the weather, it’s always a beautiful time to be on campus!

• Bring essentials such as water bottles, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
• Wear layers to ensure you are comfortable as the weather changes.

Plan some time to check out Flagstaff and some amazing destinations near our mountain town: 

• Top 10 Things to Do in Flagstaff 
• flagstaffarizona.org 

Watch for reminders and updates about Family Weekend in The Lumberjack Family Hub newsfeed and newsletters!