Family Weekend
Join us for Family Weekend on Sept. 19-21, 2025!
Family Weekend is a great time to hang out with your family and have fun around town with events at WSU and in Winona.
Many events are free, while some require tickets or other entry fees.
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Friday
Jack Kane Dining Hall | 4:30-7pm
Students can use their Dining Dollars for their family members.
Otherwise, dinner costs $11.65 per person.
Levee Park | 6pm
Tickets are required.
Enjoy a beautiful 60-minute scenic cruise down the Mississippi River aboard WSU’s Cal Fremling.
Water and snacks will be provided. Main cabin has heating and cooling capabilities.
Kryzsko Ballroom | 8pm
Enjoy a classic Winona State night of bingo. We’ll host games until we’ve distributed all prizes.
You can also roast a s’more at the Kryzsko Commons Fire Feature Patio.
Saturday
Kryzsko Ballroom | 10am
Tickets are required.
Each registration for WSU Family Weekend includes brunch, a University welcome, and a photo booth with a branded magnet frame.
Johnson St. | 11am-1pm
You can participate in Warrior Gameday Experience without registering for Family Weekend registration or buying football tickets.
Levee Park | 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm
Tickets are required.
Enjoy a beautiful 60-minute scenic cruise down the Mississippi River aboard WSU’s Cal Fremling.
Water and snacks will be provided. Main cabin has heating and cooling capabilities.
Kryzsko Ballroom | 6pm and 8pm
Tickets are required.
A fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages, showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic, and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy.
Simply put: the most unique 2-person circus show you’ll ever see!
Recently featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie, “The Greatest Showman,” The Great DuBois have amassed an impressive list of credits, including the Tony Award-winning “Pippin” on Broadway, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with David Letterman,” Britney Spears World Circus Tour, and the movie “Burlesque,” to highlight just a few.
The award-winning combination of Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy have 5 generations of circus performing between them, a spectacular theatrical set for proscenium stages. They have performed countless shows at theatres, universities, cruise ships, fairs and festivals all over the world.
Sunday
Jack Kane Dining Hall | 10am-1pm
Students can use their Dining Dollars for their family members.
Otherwise, brunch costs $11.65 per person.
Levee Park | 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm
Tickets are required.
Enjoy a beautiful 60-minute scenic cruise down the Mississippi River aboard WSU’s Cal Fremling.
Water and snacks will be provided. Main cabin has heating and cooling capabilities.
Stop by the WSU Bookstore to get your WSU gear and show your Warrior Pride.
The WSU Bookstore is located in the lower level of Kryzsko Commons and will be open on Friday and Saturday of Family Weekend.
From Monet and Picasso to talented local artists, there’s something for everyone.
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All within 30 minutes of Winona, these spots are totally worth the scenic drive. You can see live eagles up close and personal or have some of the best apples around.
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If you have any questions about events, purchasing tickets, or just about WSU, let us know!