Family Weekend Schedule: September 28-30, 2012

All-Weekend Events

Student Recreation Center

Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Free

The Student Recreation Center will be open for your enjoyment all weekend - all you have to do is sign a waiver. You can participate in tours of the facility and drop-in activities. All equipment and areas of the facility will be available for use.


Family Movie Night

Movie Title: To Be Announced

Friday: Time to be announced later.
Saturday: Time to be announced later.
Buzzard Auditorium
FREE

Join us at Buzzard for a free movie!


Color Photo Buttons

Saturday: Time To Be Announced
Sunday: Time To Be Announced
Bridge Walkway Lounge, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
$4 per picture

A time-tested tradition! We’ll take your family photo and insert it into a button for you to wear proudly! Magnetic buttons will be available as well.

Friday Events

Pastabilities: All-You-Care-To-Eat Buffet

Time to be announced later.
University Ballroom, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
$9.85 for adults and EIU students, $5 for kids ages 6–10, FREE for ages 5 and under - Purchase Tickets Online

Make plans to bring your family to our Friday night Italian feast. Enjoy whole grain penne pasta with marinara or meat sauce, pasta primavera with chicken, steamed fresh broccoli and cauliflower, antipasto salad, breadsticks/butter, cheesecake w/assorted toppings and/or candied brownies, and lemonade, tea or water.


Parents Club

Time and location to be announced later.

Parents Club scholarship recipients will be honored. 

 

Magic and Illusion Show

Time to be announced later, Grand Ballroom, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
FREE

Performer: To be announced at a later date.            

 

Rock 'N' Bowl

8 p.m. - Midnight
University Union Bowling Lanes, MLK Jr. Union
$2 per game, Free shoe rental

Enjoy cosmic bowling and snacks while listening to popular music from the ’70s and ’80s.


Family Bingo Mania

9 p.m.
McAfee South Gym
FREE

Calling ALL Bingo players!!!  Back by popular demand:  Family Bingo offers some awesome prizes, along with wacky and crazy Bingo-calling by some of the hottest campus celebrities.  Sponsored by University Board Special Events and EIU Parents Club.


Observatory Open House

9:30 p.m.
Free

Tour the observatory facility and observe the moon and other celestial objects through the 16” robotic telescope. Meet outside under the walkway at the MLK Jr. Union.


Saturday Events


Parents Club Continental Breakfast

Time to be announced later.
Vending Lounge, First Floor, MLK Jr. Union
FREE

All families attending Family Weekend can enjoy a continental breakfast featuring bagels, assorted pastries, a fresh fruit salad and choice of beverages.


Sixth Annual EIU "Run for a Reason: Run Red"

Time to be announced later.
Campus Pond and Panther Trail
$20 entry fee

Join the EIU and Charleston communities for this 1.5-mile walk, run or wheel on the Panther Trail. Proceeds will benefit the local American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and the chance to win door prizes.


Children's Story Time

Time to be announced later.
Ballenger Teachers Center, Main Floor, Booth Library
FREE

Crafts, stories, and good times! Come and hear a story, make something to take home, and have some fun with the Ballenger Teachers Center staff and students.

Face Painting

Time to be announced later.
Bridge Walkway Lounge, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
FREE

Get decorated! Show your school spirit or just have fun. Our staff artist will paint your face to order. A favorite for kids of all ages.


Football Game Pick-Up-and-Go Lunch

Time to be announced later.
Pick up under the Bridge Walkway, MLK Jr. Union (The University Food Court will be open, as well)
$6.75 per person

Featuring a Chick-fil-A sandwich, Miss Vicki's chips, golden delicious apple, toffee crunch blondie bar and your choice of soft drink.


Billy’s Backyard, The EIU Tailgate!

Time to be announced later.
O’Brien Stadium Tailgate Area
FREE

Join Billy Panther in his backyard for fun and games before the football game. Try your luck on the mechanical bull!! ace painting, great food, cool games, special guests and more will greet you at Billy's Backyard. Feel free to enjoy the shade under the Parents Club tent, where you can meet other club members and join the festivities.


Wine Tasting

Times to be announced later..
1895 Room, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
FREE

Learn the nuances of wine tasting, including identifying the colors, aromas and flavors of wine. Must be at least 21 to attend; no children are allowed in the room during the event. Seats are limited (42 per session); participants must sign up at the door and present a valid ID. Sign-up sheets for all three sessions will be available beginning at 12:30 p.m.


EIU Football

Time to be announced later.
O’Brien Stadium
$17 for adults, free for EIU students with ID, $15 for EIU faculty and staff, $7 for high school students, $5 for children ages 4-14.

Help cheer the EIU Panthers to victory. The Panther Marching Band, Pink Panthers Dance Team and EIU Flag Corps will perform.


‘Get Your Grill On’: All-You-Care-To-Eat-Buffet

Time to be announced later.
Grand Ballroom, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
$11 for adults and EIU students, $5.50 for kids ages 6-10, FREE for ages 5 and under - Purchase Tickets Online

Join us for fun and good food prior to the featured Family Weekend entertainment or other activities on your Saturday night agenda. We will be serving pork carnita, honey and roasted garlic-grilled chicken breasts, roasted potatoes with cheese and bacon, macaroni and cheese, buttered corn on the cob, Panther Catering house salad, marinated fresh vegetables, assorted breads and rolls, and assortment of gourment dessert bars,  and lemonade, tea and water.


Concert

Performance times to be announced later.
Lantz Arena
$27 general public, all seats reserved (Limit of 6 tickets) - Order tickets at 217-581-3616 or at Room 2420 in the MLK Jr. University Union

Performer to be announced at a later date.


Sunday Events


"Wrap Up the Weekend" Breakfast

Time to be announced later.
Grand Ballroom, Second Floor, MLK Jr. Union
$10.50 for adults and EIU students, $5.25 for kids ages 6-10, FREE for ages 5 and under

This Family Weekend Breakfast Finale will give you and your family an opportunity to have a final meal together as the weekend draws to a close. The buffet will feature assorted fresh fruit, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, scrambled eggs topped with cheese, hashbrown casserole, fire-roasted apples, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, orange juice, coffee and water.