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Family Weekend

October 16-18, 2026

Make your way to Oxford for Family Weekend, taking place October 16-18, 2026! Family Weekend is a signature event that brings students and their families together to celebrate student life at Miami. The weekend features athletic events, performances, and special programs that highlight student life, the Miami community, and the Oxford community. Explore Family Weekend information below and contact the Office of Student Transitions and Family Engagement with questions at parents@MiamiOH.edu.

Signature Events

An Evening with Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Friday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 p.m.

Whether you know him as Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, Bill from The Last of Us, Jinx from Margo's Got Money Troubles, an accomplished author, or a master woodworker, this is a Miami Family Weekend event you won't want to miss. Your Miami student gets the laughs. You get a night of memories together!

Purchase Nick Offerman Tickets

Miami Football vs. Akron

Family of four taking a selfie at a Miami football game

Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Experience college football gameday RedHawk-style as Miami Football takes on Akron! Purchase the Family Weekend Friends and Family package (minimum of four game tickets and includes a hat for each ticket purchased). Single-game tickets are also now on sale. Come early and enjoy the Pregame Fan Fest, featuring live music, food trucks, games, and more.

Purchase Football Tickets

Schedule Overview

There are a variety of events happening throughout the weekend, including two signature events you don’t want to miss – Nick Offerman on Friday, Oct. 16 and Miami Football vs. Akron on Saturday, Oct. 17! Check out an overview of events below and view the full Family Weekend schedule and event details on Miami Central. 

Family Weekend Detailed Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 15 (early arrivals)

The most detailed and up-to date Family Weekend schedule details can be found in Miami Central. 

  • Recreation Center Open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Miami Soccer vs. Ohio University at 7 p.m.
  • Miami Football Light the Night Walk at 7 p.m.
  • Miami Hockey vs. Robert Morris at 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 16

The most detailed and up-to date Family Weekend schedule details can be found in Miami Central.

  • Recreation Center Open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Pickleball Tournament at 11 a.m.
  • Friday Noon Skate at Goggin Ice Center from 12:10-1:10 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Welcome Center from 1-4 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Silent Auction from 1-4 p.m.
  • Kendra Scott Pop-up Shop from 1-4 p.m.
  • Miami Swimming and Diving vs. Cincinnati at 2 p.m.
  • Student Life Student Employee Family Weekend Reception (for Student Life student employees and their families) from 3-5 p.m.
  • Miami University Traditions Walk from 4-6:30 p.m.
  • Miami Baseball Fall Scrimmage vs. Ohio State at 5 p.m.
  • Shabbat Dinner at Hillel Miami from 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Twilight Ghosts and Gears Bike Tour at 5:30 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Bingo with Residence Hall Association (RHA) from 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Friday Public Skate at Goggin Ice Center from 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Stars and Stripes Symphony Orchestra Concert from 7:30-9 p.m.
  • Oxford Area Community Theater presents "Vincent" at 7:30 p.m.
  • An Evening with Nick Offerman at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17

The most detailed and up-to date Family Weekend schedule details can be found in Miami Central.

  • Recreation Center Open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
    Breakfast with the Libraries (for University Libraries student employees and their families) at 9 a.m.
  • Dance Theatre Family Weekend Showcase from 9 a.m.-noon
  • Oxford Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-noon
  • Yoga in the Park at 9 a.m.
  • M.O.V.E. Bootcamp with the Crawfords at 10 a.m.
  • Apple Butter Festival at Hueston Woods State Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • R-silience ABCs: Awareness, Brunch, and Community Engagement from 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Hillel Family Weekend Tailgate Brunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Guided Historic Cemetery Tour at 10:30 a.m.
  • Myaamia Center Open House from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Miami Football vs. Akron at 3:30 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Skate at Goggin Ice Center from 3:15-5 p.m.
  • Library Game Night from 5-10 p.m.
  • Guided Historic Cemetery Tour at 6 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Food Truck Fest with Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) from 5-7 p.m.
  • Family Weekend Silent Auction at Food Truck Fest from 5-7 p.m.
  • Kendra Scott Pop-Up Shop at Food Truck Fest from 5-7 p.m.
  • Family Feud with Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) from 7-9 p.m.
  • A Capella All Stars Fall Concert at 7 p.m.
  • Oxford Area Community Theater presents "Vincent" at 7:30 p.m.
  • Moonlight Skate at Goggin Ice Center from 9:30-11 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18

The most detailed and up-to date Family Weekend schedule details can be found in Miami Central.

  • Recreation Center Open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Apple Butter Festival at Hueston Woods State Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Empty Bowls Family Pottery Painting with Wesley Campus Ministry at 1 p.m.
  • Sunday Public Skate at Goggin Ice Center from 3:15-5 p.m.

Plan Your Visit

  

Parking

On-Campus Parking

  • From noon on Friday, Oct. 16 to 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, Miami University will have free parking on all campus lots and streets that pass through campus (except for those around Millett Hall and Yager Stadium reserved for pre-sale or events).
  • No parking permits are required; parking meters, the Passport parking app, and garages are all free as well.
  • Parking restrictions still apply for designated or accessible parking spots.

City of Oxford Parking

  • Meters and parking restrictions will be enforced on Oxford city streets such as Campus Ave and throughout the Uptown district. Paid parking is also available at the public parking garage on the corner of Main and Walnut Streets.
  • There will be no parking on Saturday morning in the public lot on the corner of Main and Church Streets for Oxford’s popular Farmers Market.
  • Pay attention to signage and avoid parking in yellow zones, yards, or blocking sidewalks as parking restrictions will be enforced as posted on Oxford city streets. Review City of Oxford Parking Enforcement information ahead of your visit.

Nick Offerman Parking on Friday, Oct. 16

  • Parking in the West Millett Hall lot opens at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Parking can be purchased in advance through the Miami University Box Office for $20. Parking is $25 at the gate and only credit cards are accepted for payment. There may not be parking available to sell at the gate if sold out in advance.
  • No overnight parking allowed. Please move your car by midnight to avoid being towed.
    Parking purchased for the Saturday Football game is separate and therefore not valid for the Nick Offerman show. Please note that the parking pass is non-refundable and does not guarantee a space in any particular lot.
  • Proceeds from parking sales are used to support free and low-cost cultural and entertainment programming which is available to the campus and the community year-round.

Miami Football Parking on Saturday, Oct. 17

  • Parking for the Miami Football game in the “Gameday” lots (West Millett Hall Lot/Fryman Lot) open five hours prior to kickoff.
  • Parking can be purchased in advance of gameday with your game ticket purchase. Parking is $20 in advance, and fans who have a gameday ticket are strongly encouraged to purchase parking prior to gameday, as parking in the gameday lots may not be available for those trying to purchase at the lot.
  • If parking is available, any remaining passes can be purchased at the lot with a credit card on game day for $30.
  • Contact the Miami Athletic Ticket Office at 513-529-4295 or RedHawkTix@MiamiOH.edu for more information. Business hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Navigating Campus

Dining

On-Campus Dining
Oxford Restaurants
Butler County Restaurants

Accommodations

Marcum Hotel and Conference Center
Lodging in Oxford
Lodging in Butler County

Stay Connected

Have a question about Family Weekend? Submit it through the Parent, Family, and Supporter Question Form, email us at parents@MiamiOH.edu, or call us at 513-529-9771.

Join Miami Family Connection for future communication about Family Weekend and supporting your Miamian!

Wi-Fi

When on campus, connect to Miami’s visitor Wi-Fi.

Assistance Available

The Miller Center

The Miller Center for Student Disability Services can assist in coordinating accommodations for university-sponsored events. To request accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreters, captioning, materials in an alternative format, etc.), please contact the Miller Center at 513-529-1541, 7-1-1 (TTY-TDD) at least two business days prior to the event to ensure the smooth delivery of services.

Accessible Parking and Transportation

Miami University is committed to providing an accessible parking and transportation experience for drivers with disabilities. Learn more about accessible parking and transportation options available on campus ahead of your visit.

Miami Football Accessible Seating and Parking

For accessible seating or parking, please call the Miami Athletic Ticket Office for assistance at 513-529-4295. Some accessible seats are available online, but a ticket representative will be able to walk you through the best possible solution for your needs.