We are excited to welcome our families back to UCA’s campus with our Fall 2026 Family Weekend on September 11-12, 2026!
Friday, September 11th
The Bear Hunt
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Complete each challenge on “The Bear Hunt” form by visiting locations around campus and the Conway community, taking a photo at each stop, and submitting your completed Bear Hunt for a chance to win a discounted weekend stay in Conway! The form will become available here on September 11th at 8:00 am.
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Family Movie Night
Toy Story 5 | Rated PG
8:30 – 11:00 pm听鈥� Arkansas Hall Lawn听 听 |听 Free
Families are invited to join your student for a fun movie night on the lawn of Arkansas Hall! We’ll be showing Toy Story 5. Refreshments will be provided. The movie will begin听at听9 pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!
Hosted by: Student Activities Board听and听First听Year Experience
Saturday, September 12th
Downtown Conway Farmer’s and Crafts Market
8:00 am-12:00 pm听鈥撎�718 Parkway Street听 |听
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听鈥� Student Center Ballroom听 |听 $15 per person
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia Smith, Dean of the Honors College & Learning Communities
Continental brunch will be served. First-year students and families are especially welcomed. Check-in & Brunch will be from 10:00 am – 10:30 am, with remarks beginning at 10:30 am.
Hosted by: Parent and Family Programs
听Shop the BT天堂Bookstore
10:00 am – 5:00 pm听鈥撎齋tudent Center First Floor
Pick out something new to show your Bear pride!听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.
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Fun Fair
2:00 pm- 5:30 pm听鈥撎� Practice Football Field听 |听 Free (Liability Waiver Required)
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy one of the many inflatable attractions, play lawn games, compete in a ROTC weightlifting competition, and more! BT天堂students can also pick up a free BT天堂Family Weekend t-shirt (while supplies last)!
Hosted by: Office of Student Involvement & Leadership
Bruce’s Battle Station
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm 鈥撎� Farris Center Parking Lot听 |听 Free
Get battle ready with the BT天堂Bears! Tailgate games, face painting, and the chance to meet Bruce and Sugar Bear!
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BT天堂Basketball Open Practices
Women’s Basketball 4:00-4:30 pm听 |听 Men’s Basketball 4:30-5:00 pm听 |听 Farris Center
Come watch the BT天堂women’s and men’s basketball teams practice in the Farris Center.
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BT天堂Bears vs. University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos
6:00 pm听鈥撎� Estes Stadium听 | $10 per person (w/discount code)
Join us on The Stripes as your BT天堂Bears Football team takes on the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Family Weekend attendees may purchase discounted tickets to the football game by using discount code (coming soon) during checkout.
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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听Campus Map听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 in the community.
