Family Day
Join Us for Family Day
Family Day is a UT Dallas tradition that brings students and their families together for a full day of fun. Meet other families, enjoy campus festivities, and find out what’s happening on campus! Rain or shine, we look forward to seeing everyone on campus for Family Day!
Mark your calendar for UT Dallas’ Family Day on Saturday, Nov. 1! Family Day is an annual tradition where family members are able to return to campus to experience a number of events alongside their UTD student and we have a number of surprises in store for you this year! The event is partnered with Homecoming for more spectacular ways for families to see campus.
Join the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners for a variety of exciting Homecoming activities like live music, Kidzone area, Beer Garden, inflatables, and tons of UT Dallas spirit! Because of this effort, Family Day helps fund attractions such as the various food trucks and family seating tent.
- $35 for each family member/guest 12 years old and up
- Students attend free, t-shirt is $10!
- Guests less than 12 years old will receive a UTD spirit item
Cost is $35 per guest over the age of 12 years of age, whereas students and children under the age of 11 can register for free. Registration will include merchandise noted above, food and access to an upcoming athletic game, and initiatives to support Homecoming festivities. Deadline to sign up is October 5th to be guaranteed a shirt.
There will be on-site registration available at check-in of the event. See details below.
Family Day 2025
November 1, 2025
Family Day is an opportunity for parents and siblings to sample life on the UT Dallas campus.
Connect with us on the Comet Families Experience Portal!
2025 Family Day Schedule
A final outline of the festivities will be available in October.
Further schedule details will be emailed out to those who have signed up!
Friday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. – Costume competition at the volleyball game.
Saturday, November 1st
Opening Programs
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Check in & Light Refreshments
At check in, participants who signed up by October 5, 2025 will receive a Family Day shirt for those above the age of 12, game day ticket for any non-student in their party, and one 20% off discount coupon for the bookstore.
On-site registration will be available. Those who register on-site are not eligible for a shirt.
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Family Day Opening Program
More details to come!
Homecoming Homefest!
11:00 a.m. – Homecoming Homefest
Location: Lot J Parking Lot
Join the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners for a variety of exciting Homecoming activities like live music, Kidzone area featuring caricature artists and face painting, Beer Garden, inflatables, and tons of UT Dallas spirit!
Food trucks and family seating tent sponsored by Family Day.
11:30 a.m. – Fashion Show Sponsored by UTD bookstore
Location: Activity Center
20% off bookstore coupon complimentary at Family Day check-in
Cheer On UTD!
All Family Day attendees will be given a free ticket to cheer on UT Dallas athletic teams who are competing that day. Want to show your UTD spirit? Shop at https://shopcomets.merchorders.com/.
UTD Additional Things To Do:
Complimentary access to UTD Rec Centers
The UT Dallas Activity Center and Rec Center West will be open to all Family Day guests. Please complete the required waiver (PDF) if you wish to visit these amenities with your student.
Hours of facilities are:
- Fri 7am-10pm
- Sat 8am-10pm
- Sun 12pm-1am
Temoc’s Closet Donation Drive
The Basic Needs Resource Center is accepting drop-off donations of gently used clothing, accessories, and shoes at Family Day. Donations will benefit Temoc’s Closet, an on-campus closet for students for free clothing and hygiene products. Items can be dropped off at the Family Day check-in location or at the Homecoming HomeFest in Lot J. Items of high demand include professional attire, both men’s and women’s, as well as cold weather wear, such as jackets, coats, and sweaters.
DFW Additional Things To Do:
Autumn at the Arboretum
Family Members and their students can purchase discounted Dallas Arboretum tickets thanks to the Comet Card office! To purchase tickets you’ll need to go to the Comet Card Office website.
Check out other local events:
If you are unable to attend Family Day, there will be more involvement opportunities throughout the year.
