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Something for the Whole Family

A-State Family Day is set for September 13, 2025! We can't wait to welcome our Red Wolves families to campus for a fun-filled day of activities surrounding the A-State vs. Iowa State football game.

Friday, September 12
7am: Gameday 5K, Tiago statue across from Welcome Center
8am-6pm: Textbook Brokers open, 2106 E. Johnson Ave
12pm-5pm: 'Stil/Leven, Still/Even' and 'Echoes of Silent Migration,' Bradbury Art Museum
5pm-10pm: Downtown Block Party, Main Street Jonesboro
7pm-8:30pm: Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle, Fowler Center (Tickets available for purchase at the A-State Box Office or through Ticketmaster.)
Saturday, September 13
8am-1pm: Judd Hill/ASU Regional Farmers' Market, 3350 Aggie Road 
9am-Kickoff: Textbook Brokers open, 2106 E. Johnson Ave
10am: International Tours ticket booth open, west side of Centennial Bank Stadium
10am-5pm: ASU Museum open
11am: Parking lots open, Centennial Bank Stadium
11am: A-State Rugby vs. ICCC, Curt Huckaby Field
12pm-2pm: A-State Family Day Tailgate, Cooper Alumni Center
12pm-5pm: 'Stil/Leven, Still/Even' and 'Echoes of Silent Migration,' Bradbury Art Museum
12pm: A-State Team Shop opens, west side of Centennial Bank Stadium
12pm: Food trucks & Hijinx Kids Zone open, Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park
12:35pm: “Sound of the Natural State” and A-State Spirit Squads perform, Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park
12:45pm: Red Wolf Walk begins, Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park
1pm: Gates open, Centennial Bank Stadium
The first 2,500 fans will receive a free “bang a banner” from St. Bernards. Banners will be available at Gates W2, E1 and E2.
2:49pm: “Sound of the Natural State” pregame show, Centennial Bank Stadium
3:01pm: Howl leads the Red Wolves onto Johnny Allison Field
3:05pm: A-State Football vs. Iowa State, Centennial Bank Stadium
For more local events and attractions, check out the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce's Community Calendar and Area Attractions.

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Dine with Your Student

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Parents and family members are invited to dine with their student in the Acansa Dining Hall during Family Weekend! Please note: all campus dining locations are cashless.