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Parents & Family

Family and Friends Weekend 2026

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Friday 4/17/26

  • 8am - 4:30pm: WIU Bookstore (University Union)
    Enjoy 20% off and the bookstore deal of the week from 8am and 4:30pm!
  • 2pm: WIU Baseball (Alfred D. Boyer Stadium)
    WIU Baseball VS. SIUE Game 1: Come support our baseball team and show your Leatherneck Spirit!
  • 7:30pm: WIU Choirs & Orchestra Concert (COFAC Recital Hall)
    Join us in watching our orchestra and choir perform Franz Schubert's Mass in G Major. Free for all.

Saturday 4/18/26

  • 10am - 12pm: Welcome Brunch (University Union Lamoine Room)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CANCELLED DUE TO LOW INTEREST: those who already registered and paid will be contacted via email with meal option in the dining halls.ÌýÌý
    Join us for a special brunch! Visit wiu.edu/pfa to sign up and reserve your spot.
  • 10am - 3pm: WIU Bookstore (University Union)
    Enjoy 20% off and the bookstore deal of the week from 10am and 3pm!
  • 12pm - 5pm: Make it Macomb (Businesses throughout Macomb)
    Visit wiu.edu/PFA to see our partnered local businesses for special hours and deals!
  • 1pm: WIU Baseball (Alfred D. Boyer Stadium)
    WIU Baseball VS. SIUE Game 2: Come support our baseball team and show your Leatherneck Spirit!
  • 1pm - 3pm: Family and Friends Fun (Capitol Rooms University Union)
    Drop in for fun make-and-take crafts and create your family portrait with our caricature artist!
  • 1pm - 4pm: University Art Gallery Exhibits (Art Gallery, North of Sherman Hall)
    The Art Gallery will be open to view works from artists. Visit /cofac/artgallery for Art Gallery information.
  • 1pm - 4pm: Festival of Flavors & Culture (Lexington Concord Complex)
    Celebrate diversity by enjoying cultural foods, vendors, plus music and live performances.
  • 7pm - 9pm: Family and Friends Bingo (Heritage Room University Union)
    Join other families and friends in playing Bingo and winning fantastic prizes!
  • 7:30pm: Faculty Recital (COFAC Recital Hall)
    Join us for our Faculty Recital ftg. Charlie Chadwell, saxophones for a free concert.

Sunday 4/19/26

  • 11am - 1:30pm: Family Brunch (Thompson & Corbin-Olson Dining Halls)
    Dining Halls will have different menus. Cash price is $10 per person or $4 if using a student meal plan.
  • 1pm: WIU Baseball (Alfred D. Boyer Stadium)
    WIU Baseball VS. SIUE Game 3: Come support our baseball team and show your Leatherneck Spirit!
  • 5pm: Jazz Guitar Ensemble Concert (COFAC Recital Hall)
    Free and open to the public, come enjoy music with the College of Fine Arts & Communication.

Make it Macomb Deals

  • Bold Brew

    Saturday: 6:30am - 4pm
    Sunday: 8am - 2pm
    Deals: 10% off all drinks. Special drink for this weekend only: Rocky Alani.

  • Crafty Coop

    Saturday: 10am - 6pm
    Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
    Deals: Free studio fee for any WIU student when you bring your family in!

  • Escape MJ’s

    Saturday: 12pm - 10pm
    Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
    Deals: Go to EscapeMJs.com and use code FFW2026 for a discounted rate!

  • Gelsossomo’s Pizza

    Friday: 4pm - 10pm
    Saturday: 4pm - 10pm
    Deals: Get $3 off of your purchase of a large pizza both Friday and Saturday.

  • Larry A’s Pizza

    Saturday: 4pm - 9pm
    Sunday: 4pm - 9pm
    Deals: Buy 2 large 1 topping pizzas for just $25.99.

  • New Copperfield’s Book Service

    Saturday: 10:30am - 5pm
    Events: Live music from Tom Carley and Friends starting at 1pm!

  • Old Dairy

    Saturday: 7am - 2pm
    Deals: Free cookie dough brownie with a $10 purchase!

  • Pre-Game Arcade

    Saturday: 2pm - 4pm
    Deals: Free play on old school arcade games, video games, and new gaming systems! Cover is $3 per person, WIU students free with ID.

  • Spellbound Stories

    Saturday: 10am - 6pm
    Events: Trivia event 1pm - 2pm (first place prize is a $25 gift certificate). Pokemon TCG is every Saturday at 1pm, and Pokemon VGC is every Saturday at 5pm.

  • Sullivan Taylor

    Saturday: 8am - 6pm
    Deals: Leatherneck Lavender Lemonade: Small $3, medium $4, and large $5. Plus, if you buy one, you get 10% off the rest of the drinks in the order!