We are excited to welcome our families back to UCA’s campus with our Fall 2025 Family Weekend on September 12-13, 2025!
Friday, September 12th
Family Movie Night
9:00 – 10:30 pm – Arkansas Hall Lawn | Free
Families are invited to join your student for a fun movie night on the lawn of Arkansas Hall. Refreshments will be providedThe movie will begin around 9 pm.
Hosted by: Student Activities Board and First Year Experience
Saturday, September 13th
Downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts Market
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – 718 Parkway Street | Website
Farmers, bakers, and makers offering a variety of vegetables, baked goods, honey, meat, eggs, flowers, and a large variety of handmade crafts.
Parent & Family Programs Brunch
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Student Center Ballroom | $15
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Hargis, Provost and Executive Vice President
Continental brunch will be served. First-year students and families are especially welcomed.
Registration will open on July 1.
Hosted by: Parent and Family Programs
Shop the UCA Bookstore
10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Student Center First Floor
Pick out something new to show your Bear pride! Textbooks and school supplies for all your class needs as well as apparel, spirit wear, gift items, and various fiction and nonfiction book titles. To find out more about the bookstore, feel free to call 501-450-3414.
Hosted by: The UCA Bookstore
Living Learning Communities Open House
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Living Learning Communities’ Lobbies across campus | Free
Come check out your student’s Living Learning Community and learn about their hall’s specific focus and service-learning projects for the year. Meet the halls’ Academic Coordinators and Community Mentors and see their classroom space!
Hosted by: Living Learning Communities
Fun Fair
2:00 pm- 5:30 pm – Practice Football Field | Free (Liability Waiver Required)
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy one of the many inflatable attractions, play lawn games, visit the petting zoo, and more! UCA students can also pick up a free UCA Family Weekend t-shirt (while supplies last)! Concessions will be available.
Hosted by: Office of Student Life
Bruce’s Battle Station
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Farris Center Parking Lot
Get battle ready with the UCA Bears! Tailgate games, face painting, pom-poms and the chance to meet Bruce and Sugar Bear!
Hosted by: UCA Athletics
Tailgating
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Bruce Street
Enjoy food and festivities before the football game! Members of the UCA Alumni Association can enjoy a complimentary meal in the Buffalo Alumni Hall Courtyard from 4-6 p.m. Non-members may eat for $5.
Hosted by: UCA Alumni Association
UCA Bears vs. Lamar University Cardinals
6:00 pm – Estes Stadium
Join us on The Stripes as your UCA Bears Football team takes on the Tarleton State Texan Riders.
Hosted by: UCA Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park?
We encourage you to park in the lot at the intersection of Donaghey Avenue and Torreyson Street or the lot behind Donaghey Hall. There is also limited visitor parking in the lot behind Schichtl. You are permitted to park in any parking space on campus that is not reserved or a designated handicap space. View the Campus Map for help in navigating campus and parking lots.
What lodging is available for families?
The Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a list of available lodging in the community.
