Parent and Family Association

check-In & Rocket Family Weekend Kickoff

Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
Flatlands

Join the Division of Student Affairs and University leaders in the Flatlands for the Rocket Family Weekend kickoff! Here is where you can pick-up your Rocket Family Weekend bundle for the fun-filled weekend, receive football game tickets, snag your official Rocket Family Weekend 2024 T-Shirt, and ask any questions you may have before we kick-off the weekend. 

The Rocket Family Weekend kickoff will include live local bands, a bonfire, and numerous food trucks from the City of Toledo for your family to enjoy. Each Rocket Family Weekend package will include Rocky Bucks to utilize at the food trucks for the night. 

If you forgot to register in advance don't worry we can still assist you so you and your family can have an enjoyable weekend celebrating the Rocket experience! 

Morning Yoga

Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Centennial Mall (Rain Location: Student Union, Ingman Room)

Start your day off right with some morning exercise. Join us for yoga on the mall and enjoy some free coffee and donuts. 

Rocket Family Weekend Tailgate

Time: TBD
Flatlands (Rain Location: Lancelot Thompson Student Union)

Get excited for one of the biggest football rivalries in the country as the UToledo Rockets take on the BGSU Falcons, in the Battle of I-75. Enjoy the annual tradition of the Rocket Family Weekend Tailgate that includes good food, live music, and fun activities. Engage with families from all over. 

Make sure to grab a picture with Rocky and Rocksy or one of the many members of Blue Crew as you show off your Rocket Spirit! 

UToledo Rockets Vs bowling Green State University Falcons

Kick-Off starts: TBD
Glass Bowl Stadium

It’s Gameday UToledo! We hope you’ll join us and support the Rockets, as they strive to defeat the BGSU Falcons. See you at the game!

Rocket Family Weekend Movie Night

Time: TBD
University Hall, Doermann Theater

The Campus Activities and Programming Board is excited to present the Rocket Family Weekend Movie Night experience in the historic Doermann Theater. Popcorn, soda, and candy will be available at no charge. 

Movie to be announced.

visit the Toledo Museum of Art

Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Toledo Museum of Art

Since its founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of its collections, innovative and extensive education programs and architectural  significant campus. The Museum seeks to become the model art museum in the country, leading the way in genuinely and creatively engaging its communities and fostering a sense of belonging for all its audiences. 

visit the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium 

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday wandering around the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium. With over 10,000 animals, representing over 720 difference species there is something for everyone. Make sure to stop by the Polar Bear exhibit and meet the two newest members of the Toledo Zoo family, Kallik and Kallu. 

Tickets are not included as part of the Rocket Family Weekend bundle, but can be purchased at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium website. 

Student Recreation Center Pass

• Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
• Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Need a place to work out or just kill some energy while you are here on campus visiting your Rocket? Take an opportunity to visit our Student Recreation Center where they have everything you need for your workout, or take a chance on the rock climbing wall. 

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Take some time and visit the new Barnes & Noble store inside the Lancelot Thompson Student Union. Enjoy an exclusive Rocket Family Weekend discount coupon as you and your family find your newest piece of Rocket attire. 

Rocket Bookstore

Enjoy an exclusive Rocket Family Weekend discount coupon and take some time to find the newest Rocket gear.