Family Weekend offers an opportunity for families to visit with their students in the fall and experience our campus and community together. Take advantage of the myriad programs offered throughout the weekend. No registration is required to attend Family Weekend; however, some individual events may require preregistration and/or an admission fee.
SAVE THE DATE: Panther Family Weekend 2024 is Oct. 11, 12, and 13. Check back in mid August for a full listing of events and activities.
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Save the Date: Oct. 12
2024 Panther Prowl!
Save the date for fall 2024 — Celebrate the 20th year of the beloved Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Make it a whole weekend of family activities at UWM!
2023 Family Weekend Happenings
Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | More Info |
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Meet UW-Milwaukee | Prospective students, find out what makes UWM special! | Oct. 13 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. | Undergraduate Admissions |
Team Trivia | Join University Housing for some team trivia with prizes! | Oct. 13 | 5-6:30 p.m. | UWM Sandburg Hall, Flicks, 3400 N. Maryland Ave. | Sandburg Flicks |
Fondy Farmers Market | Farmers market with produce, plants and food. | Oct. 14 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. | Fondy Farmers Market |
South Shore Farmers’ Market | Farmers market with produce, plants and food. Well-socialized dogs are allowed. | Oct. 14 | 8 a.m.-Noon | South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Dr. | South Shore Farmers’ Market |
Artist Fair | Visit the UWM Golda Meir Library for a great selection of handmade arts and craft by UWM students and recent alumni. Hosted by the UWM Studio Arts and Craft Centre. | Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | UWM Golda Meir Library, West Wing, Daniel Soref Commons, 2311 E. Hartford Ave. | Artist Fair |
Mitchell Park Floral Dome | Delve into the artistry of life while admiring the beautiful architecture of nature. | Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. | Mitchell Park Domes |
Shopping at the Panther Shop | Get your Panther gear for the family. Show your Panther Pride! | Oct. 14 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | UWM Student Union, Panther Shop | Panther Shop |
Graduate Student Meetup | Visit us before the Panther Prowl! The Graduate School table with be stocked with bagels at 9 a.m. Meet up with other grad students! | Oct. 14 | 9-10 a.m. | UWM Garland Hall Parking Lot, 2441 E. Hartford Ave. | Grad Student Wellness |
Panther Prowl | Alumni Association’s annual 5K Run/Walk through UWM’s neighborhood. A beloved Panther family event! | Oct. 14 | 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. start | UWM Garland Hall, 2441 E. Hartford Ave. | Panther Prowl |
Student Union Rec Center | All activities in the Student Union Rec Center will be free for families! Spend your spare time bowling with us before you split from campus! | Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | UWM Student Union Rec Center, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. | Union Rec Center |
Dia de la Familia@ UWM | The Roberto Hernadez Center will be showcasing the center, their services and resources. Snacks and hot cocoa. | Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-Noon | Roberto Hernandez Center, Bolton Hall, Room183 | Roberto Hernandez Center |
Explore the Rehabilitation Professions Degree Programs | Future college students, families and friends are invited to an open forum on the rehabilitation degree programs offered at UWM. | Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-Noon | James and Yvonne Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center, UWM Northwest Quad Building C, Red Elevators – 3rd Floor | Map of the Simulation Center |
Milwaukee Home Movie Day | Watch other people’s home movies! Plus, bring in your VHS, Mini-DV, 8mm, Super 8 or 16mm formats to have them inspected, repaired and screened. | Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91, 3203 N. Downer Ave. | Home Movie Day |
Gasthaus Open for Lunch and Dinner | Join us after the Panther Prowl or your other Family Weekend events. The Gasthaus has been a UWM tradition for over 50 years. | Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Basement of UWM Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. | UWM Campus Restaurants |
Treats & Trivia | Join the School of Information Studies after the Panther Prowl for treats, trivia and fun! Complete the trivia questions and win a prize. | Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Northwest Quadrant, Building D, Room 3800 2025 E. Newport Ave. | Treats & Trivia |
Greene Geological Museum Open House | Come celebrate Earth Science Week! The Greene Geological Museum will have activities for all ages. | Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lapham Hall, Room 168, 3209 N. Maryland Ave. | Earth Science Week |
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party | Experience a partial solar eclipse visible from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and enjoy free planetarium shows from 12:30-2 p.m. | Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Physics Building and Cunningham Parking Lot, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. | Eclipse Viewing Party |
Swim & Dive vs. Alumni Meet | Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive vs. Alumni meet, starting at noon. | Oct. 14 | Noon-3 p.m. | Klotsche Natatorium, 3409 N. Downer Ave. | Swim and Dive Schedule |
Bark and BBQ | Bring Fido out for an afternoon to sniff out treats and more at over 30 dog-centric vendors. Humans can enjoy a variety of food trucks and activities! | Oct. 14 | Noon-4 p.m. | Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. | Bark and BBQ |
Dinner Detective | America’s largest true-crime, interactive comedy dinner show. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast! | Oct. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. | Dinner Detective Info |
Shorewood Farmers Market | Farmers market selling produce plants and food. | Oct. 15 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Estabrook Park, 4100 Estabrook Parkway | Shorewood Farmers Market |
Riverwest Market | Farmers market selling produce plants and food. | Oct. 15 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2700 N. Pierce St. | Riverwest Market |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth | A circus with musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy and acts on high-wire, trapeze and bicycles. | Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave. | Greatest Show on Earth |
Women’s Soccer vs IUPUI | Free T-shirt giveaway to the first 200 students! | Oct. 15 | 1-3 p.m. | Laura Moynihan Field at Engelmann Stadium, 2033 E. Hartford Ave. | Women’s Soccer Tickets |
Florentine Opera | Performing “Elixir of Love,” set in Sonoma’s wine country. | Oct. 15 | 2 p.m. | Uihlein Hall, 929 N Water St. | Find Tickets |
Run Bambi Run | Attend the fun and interactive musical that’s for people of all ages. | Oct. 15 | 2 p.m. | Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, 108 E Wells St. | Find Tickets |