Kentucky Museum

Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.

Kentucky Museum

Jody Richards Hall Gallery

The Highest Office: A visual journey of those who aspired to become president, celebrating the intersection of photojournalism and political history.

The Highest Office is a powerful photo exhibit featuring iconic images captured by award-winning alumni of Western Kentucky University's School of Media and Communication's Visual Journalism and Photography program. These photographers chronicle the journey presidential candidates take before assuming the nation's highest office, providing a rare and intimate look at the human side of American political campaigns.

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E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

Outside Housing & Residence Life Office; Centennial Mall 

Families/students who purchased Parent & Family Weekend tshirts and/or tailgate tickets may pick up your order during this time. 

Additional check-in as available on Saturday, September 21 at the Parent & Family Weekend tailgate tent under Guthrie Bell Tower on South Lawn. 

ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY

Nick Denes Field

Fall WKU Baseball means free admission for all families! Come out and support Hilltopper Baseball! 

Hilltopper Baseball

E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

Martens Alumni Center

Join our Student Alumni Ambassadors for a spooky-good ghost tour of campus, inspired by the work of WKU alumni Dr. Tamela Smith. Bring the family and learn more about the history of ghosts on campus! 

Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu or (270)745-2586.

WKU Alumni

Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.

Kentucky Museum

• Potter College of Arts & Letters - Jody Richards Hall Atrium
• College of Health and Human Services - Academic Complex Front Lobby
• Ogden College of Science and Engineering - Ogden College Hall First Floor Lobby
• Gordon Ford College of Business - Grise Hall Back Lawn
• College of Education and Behavioral Science - Gary Ransdell Hall Student Success Center 

Visit your student's college and meet the Dean and faculty, plus tour the facilities your student visits daily!

Jody Richards Hall Gallery

The Highest Office: A visual journey of those who aspired to become president, celebrating the intersection of photojournalism and political history.

The Highest Office is a powerful photo exhibit featuring iconic images captured by award-winning alumni of Western Kentucky University's School of Media and Communication's Visual Journalism and Photography program. These photographers chronicle the journey presidential candidates take before assuming the nation's highest office, providing a rare and intimate look at the human side of American political campaigns.

Learn More

Downing Student Union 2041

Join us for a VIP tour of ISEC, the Intercultural Student Engagement Center! ISEC is the hub for students of color at WKU. Learn about our services, meet the staff, and learn how you can support our center. Brunch will be provided.

RSVP | ISEC Open House

For more information, contact Kiria Braden, kiria.braden@wku.edu 

WKU Intercultural Student Engagement Center

South Lawn; Parent & Family Weekend Tailgate Tent, next to Guthrie Bell Tower

Families/students who purchased Parent & Family Weekend tshirts and/or tailgate tickets may pick up your order during this time. 

ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY

E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

Alumni Tent on South Lawn

Join WKU Alumni for pre-tailgating drinks, snacks, and some exciting photo opportunities! The first 150 families to arrive will receive free beverage/snack tickets, exclusive event stickers, and more! 

Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu, (270)745-2586.

WKU Alumni

Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center 

WKU Student Publications invites students and their families to an open house prior to tailgating. Students and their families of the College Heights Herald, Talisman, Student Publications Advertising, and Cherry Creative are all invited! 

WKU Student Publications

$15 Per Tailgate Ticket  

South Lawn

Bring the family and enjoy campus tailgating under the big tents on South Lawn! A tailgate ticket gives you access to participating food trucks exclusively reserved for Parent and Family Tailgate, plus soft drinks and a dessert under the tent. 

*Please include your WKU student in your meal ticket purchase. 

Purchase Tickets

DSU Nite Class, located behind the food court in Downing Student Union 

Join us for a unique and inclusive experience at the NJAC Sensory-Friendly Tailgate, hosted by TRIO SSS-D, SARC, and KAP! 

Designed with neurodiverse individuals in mind, this event offers a relaxed and supportive environment where everyone can enjoy the excitement of WKU's Parent and Family Weekend. The Tailgate will feature sensory-friendly activities, calming spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere there celebrates diversity and inclusion. Come connect with peers, enjoy some great food, and be part of a community that values and supports all students.

Contact: Mr. Jimmie Martin, jimmie.martin@wku.edu 

Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium

Game tickets are $10 each and must be purchased separately at the link provided below. 

• The $10 promo is ONLY available through the provided link. 
• Students are allowed free entry to the football game with a student ID; HOWEVER, if a student wishes to have a reserved seat with family members, a ticket must be purchased. Students entering the game for free should sit in the reserved student sections only. 

Purchase PFW Reserved Football Tickets

WKU Football  View Clear Bag Policy

Hardin Planetarium | 1501 State Street

Admission is FREE! Museum doors open at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit wku.edu/hardinplanetarium. 

Hardin Planetarium

First Christian Church | 1106 State Street

Support the WKU Music Department and WKU Chorale with an afternoon of music by Bennett, Morley, Brahams, Holst, Britten, LaBarr, Garrett, and others. Admission is FREE! 

WKU Music