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Schedule Of Events

  • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

    Family Weekend Check- In
    Campus Green, 3:00 - 7:00 PM

    Come meet with UAB staff and collect your all the materials for Family Weekend.

    UAB Blazer Mixer
    Taste of UABHam
    Recstravanganza
    Campus Green and UAB Recreation Center, 2:00 - 7:00 PM

    Be part of the largest and most complete UAB and Birmingham community experience as we celebrate the opening afternoon to Family Weekend 2024.

    Taste of UABham Come see what it means to live, eat, and play in the city. Activities include: Yard games, Music performances, Food trucks, And more!
    Visit with various campus partners during the Blazer Mixer after check in. Chat with representatives from UAB’s colleges and schools as well other departments and services on campus who are all here to help your student get involved outside the classroom and be successful inside the classroom. Participate in Recstravaganza, and event hosted by University Recreation, and take part in full-size Mario Kart Racing, Dance/Fitness Demos, Climbing Competition, and the traditional Rubby Ducky Race held in URec’s lazy river component of the pool

    Legacy Pinning Ceremony
    Alumni House, 5:30 PM

    Calling all UAB Alumni Family members. Join the National Alumni Society for light refreshments and a short program which will include our NAS president and other legacy families. Parents will then be given the opportunity to pin their UAB student with a special Legacy lapel pin.

    UAB Volleyball v. Wichita State*
    Bartow Arena, 7:00 PM

    Come support the UAB Women’s Volleyball team as they play against Wichita State. Tickets are $3 for family members, but UAB students are free

    *Indicates additional fee

  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

    Family Weekend Check- In
    Blazer Village Family Tailgate area, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

    Come meet with UAB staff and collect your all the materials for Family Weekend.

    Honors College Coffee & Connections
    Honors Building , 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Join the Honors College for snacks and coffee, and mix and mingle with our faculty and staff.

    UAB National Solar Tour
    The Solar House RSVP, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    The UAB National Solar Tour showcases the Solar House and Sustainable Community's initiatives, encourages and inspires sustainable practices in others, and celebrates the work of local environmental stewards. We will have food, music, vendors, and more! FREE ADMISSION- RSVP required

    Birmingham Excursions*
    Birmingham, AL, All Day

    VULCAN MUSEUM AND PARK $6pp
    visitvulcan.com
    SIXTEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH $10.00pp (guided tour at 10:00am)
    16thstreetbaptist.org
    BIRMINGHAM ZOO $17/pp
    birminghamzoo.com
    MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER $15pp
    mcwane.org
    THE BARBER VINTAGE MOTORSPORT MUSEUM $15pp
    barbermuseum.org

    The City of Birmingham has many different attractions and events to ensure entertainment for the entire family. Several local attractions have created UAB Family Weekend rates. Choose your adventure with your registration! For UAB students to participate in a Birmingham excursion, they will need to have a purchased ticket. You can purchase additional tickets during registration.

    UAB Family Football Tailgate
    Protective Life Stadium, Blazer Village, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Enjoy an afternoon of tailgate games, food, and fun before going to watch the Blazers take on Tulane University. Meet with representatives from across campus, experience Blazer Walk, the official welcome of the Blazers to Protective Stadium before the game and hang out in Blazer Village. The Fan Zone inside Blazer Village will have interactives including inflatable games, temporary tattoos, face painting, photo opportunities, and more. Join in a competitive game of Bingo.

    UAB Football vs Tulane (tickets included with registration)
    Protective Life Stadium, 12:00 PM

    Come cheer on our Blazers as they take on Tulane. Family member tickets are included with FW registration. UAB students sit in the UAB student section for free, however, if a student would like to sit with family, they will need a purchased ticket for $10.

    2024 Freshmen Theatre Showcase
    Sirote Theatre located in the Alys Stephens, 7:30 PM

    An exciting night of songs, monologues, scenes, and guest performances by transfer students. FREE ADMISSION- RSVP required

    *Indicates additional fee

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

    Sunday Family Brunch*
    Commons on the Green, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Join us for a traditional Sunday brunch at our all you can eat dining facility. $20 for family members, but UAB students are free with meal swipe

    *Indicates additional fee

  • UAB Recreation Activities

    UAB URec will offer access to all registered parents to the Campus Recreation Center any time between 10/4-10/6. To access the Campus Rec Center please complete this waiver prior to each visit and turn it in upon arrival at the Welcome Desk. To complete your waiver, click on the drop-down (Family and Friends Weekend.) Each member of the family will need to fill it out including minors.

    Group Fitness Classes
    All registered participants can also join all Group Fitness Classes during the Family Weekend. You can view the current Group Fitness Schedule here: https://www.uab.edu/students/universityrecreation/programs/fitwell. Participants who would like to take advantage of Group Fitness can simply go to the Campus Recreation Center. Please note that space in each class is limited and priority will be based on a first come, first serve basis.