NSU Family Day 2025 - Hosted by First Year Experience

NSU Family Day 2025 - Hosted by First Year Experience

Northwestern State University invites you to join us for our Family Day!

By First Year Experience

Date and time

Location

Northwestern State University

175 Sam Sibley Drive Natchitoches, LA 71457

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

Friday, October 24
Saturday, October 25

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Let's Play a Round of Golf


Families can play 18-holes of golf for $25 a person (includes cart rental) all weekend long at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.

10:00 AM

Downtown Walking Tours


Discover why Natchitoches has been a destination of travelers since 1714– take a FREE guided walking tour of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District!

3:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band Practice


Head over to Turpin Stadium to hear the best sounding band in the land as they rehearse for Saturday’s game against Lamar University!

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 8 hours

Northwestern State University invites you to join us for Family Day!

Family Day is designed for the members of your family to visit your student’s home-away-from-home! Family Day will be held Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2025. Spend time on campus and in the Natchitoches community with your student. Game day activities, a family tailgate party, and Northwestern State football are highlights of the day.

A complete Family Day package includes a ticket to the Northwestern State vs Lamar University game purchased individually. Children three years and older must have a ticket to attend the game. NSU students must have a ticket for the tailgate dinner. Close proximity game day parking will be $10 cash.

Lodging

For a complete listing of area hotels and bed and breakfast inns, please visit Natchitoches.com.

Several NSU student clubs and organizations will host family day programs during NSU Family Day. Double-check with your student for specific details on fraternity and sorority events, a visit to the residence hall, and other special programs.

Questions?

Please email the First Year Experience Team at fye@nsula.edu.

$11.19