{"id":5602,"date":"2022-05-04T10:27:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T17:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/?page_id=5602"},"modified":"2026-07-20T22:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:45:29","slug":"family-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/family-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Resources | Family Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family Weekend 2026<\/h1>\n

September 11-13, 2026<\/h2>\n

Mark your calendar and check back here this summer for event details and ticket information. <\/div><\/div><\/h3>\n
Events:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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Friday, September 11 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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CoLAB Family Weekend Morning Mingle<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Details TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Open Hours free access to the Wall Aquatic Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Time: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
First-Stop Family Weekend Welcome Tent<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Location: University Union West Lawn<\/li>\n
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Annual Hotel & Restaurant Management Casino Night<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Location: duBois ballroom<\/li>\n
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office<\/a>\n
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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)<\/li>\n
General Admission: $25 (buys $500 in “casino funny money” chips)<\/li>\n
VIP Admission: $40 (buys $800 in “casino funny money” chips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prochnow Presents Magician Derek Hughes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Location: Prochnow Auditorium<\/li>\n
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Show starts at 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Cost: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Saturday, September 12 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Family Weekend 5K run\/walk<\/h5>\n
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Location: Athletic & Tennis Complex Field (across from the Health & Learning Center and adjacent to the Wall Aquatic Center)<\/li>\n
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.<\/li>\n
Cost: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
First-Stop Family Weekend Welcome Tent<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Location: Ponderosa\/Skydome<\/li>\n
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Family Weekend BBQ<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Location: Ponderosa\/Skydome<\/li>\n
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office<\/a>\n
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NAU Student with meal plan: Free<\/li>\n
NAU Student without meal plan: $14<\/li>\n
Regular: $16<\/li>\n
Youth (12 and under): $12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Football Game<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Location: Skydome<\/li>\n
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Tickets: available via NAU Athletics Ticket Central<\/a><\/li>\n
Cost:\n
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Premium Reserved: $45<\/li>\n
Reserved: $40<\/li>\n
General Admission: $30<\/li>\n
Students obtain their ticket at the box office with student ID or may request a ticket online ahead of time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Prochnow Family Movie<\/h5>\n
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Location: Prochnow Auditorium<\/li>\n
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Cost: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Sunday, September 13 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Family Brunch<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Location: duBois South Dining<\/li>\n
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Tickets: available via the NAU Central Ticketing Office<\/a>\n
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NAU Student with meal plan: Free<\/li>\n
NAU Student without meal plan: $15<\/li>\n
Regular: $20<\/li>\n
Youth (12 and under): $13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Aspen Loop Trail and Lava River Cave<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures will provide all transportation, food, and trip logistics<\/em><\/li>\n
Location: Meet in the lobby of the Health & Learning Center<\/li>\n
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Cost: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOpen Hours access to the Wall Aquatic Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
Cost: Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Parking:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Download and print your Family Weekend parking permit here<\/a>. Visitor parking information and maps can be found on the University Transit Services<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n
The Family Weekend parking permit coupled with an ADA hang tag will allow families to park in any ADA spot or next closest non-reserved space<\/p>\n
Tips for NAU Family Weekend:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n \n
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Start planning now Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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This is a popular weekend in Flagstaff and lodging fills up quick!<\/span><\/li>\n
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Throughout the summer, watch for information about ticketed events. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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During the summer, check out the Family Weekend webpage for details about parking and our free Family Weekend shuttle service.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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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!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Prepare for weather Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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In September, the weather can be unpredictable and bounce between hot, cold, and sometimes even snowy or rainy. <\/span>No matter the weather,<\/span> it’s a<\/span>lways <\/span>a<\/span> beautiful time to be on campus!<\/span><\/p>\n
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Bring essentials such as water bottles, sunscreen, and sunglasses.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Wear layers to ensure you are comfortable as the weather changes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Explore Flagstaff Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Plan some time to check out Flagstaff and some amazing destinations near our mountain town:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Top 10 Things to Do in Flagstaff<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n
flagstaffarizona.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Stay connected Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Watch for reminders and updates about Family Weekend in The Lumberjack Family Hub newsfeed and newsletters!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Family Weekend is a great time to visit your student and to experience our Lumberjack and Flagstaff communities!\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n
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Visit Us<\/h4>\n
Find us in the Lumberjack CARE Center connected to Sechrist Hall on the Flagstaff campus.<\/p>\n
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Family Weekend 2026 September 11-13, 2026 Events: Parking:\u00a0 Download and print your Family Weekend parking permit here. Visitor parking information and maps can be found on the University Transit Services webpage. The Family Weekend parking permit coupled with an ADA hang tag will allow families to park in any ADA spot or next closest non-reserved […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":365,"featured_media":5909,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5602","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/365"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5602"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8832,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602\/revisions\/8832"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dean-of-students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}