Friday October 16th

Special Collections Exhibit at the UTA Central Library  | Open 9:00am - 5:00pm | 6th Floor of the Central Library
Before there were smartphones and social media, there was Maverick history in the making! Stop by the UTA Special Collections on the 6th Floor of Central Library for a nostalgic look back at 131 years of UTA historical artifacts. This is a free activity for all Mavericks and their families to enjoy!

Glassblowing Demonstrations and Art Sale | Open 10:00am - 2:00pm | UTA Studio Arts Center
Join the Department of Art and Art History for a glassblowing demonstration at our world class state of the art studio! While you’re there, you can shop for glass pumpkins and other art work to take home with you!

Check-in, Dinner, and Family Game Night | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Maverick Activities Center
Kick off Friends & Family Weekend with dinner and a family game night! This activity will feature bingo, casino games, your favorite 2000s music, and prizes!

Choose Your Own Friday Evening Adventure!
Movie at the MAC featuring Cars (2006)! | Starting at 7:00pm | Maverick Activities Center
Start your engines and cruise back to the 2000s with a screening of Cars (2006)! Join fellow Maverick families and friends as we revisit the heartwarming story of Lightning McQueen's journey from big-city fame to small-town friendship along Route 66. Filled with memorable characters, laughs, and life lessons, this beloved Pixar classic is the perfect way to relax and enjoy some throwback nostalgia during Friends & Family Weekend. Grab your favorite movie snacks, settle in, and get ready for a wheel-y good time!

Roller Skating | Starting at 7:00pm | Maverick Activities Center
Stay tuned for more details!

Tour of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community Center | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Fraternity and Sorority Life Community Center
Join the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) for a guided tour of the Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Center! Led by our FSL Ambassadors, families can explore the center, learn more about the fraternity and sorority experience at UTA, and connect with student leaders from across our community. Whether your student is already a member, is considering joining, or you simply want to learn more about Fraternity & Sorority Life at UTA, we invite you to stop by, meet our community, and see the FSL Center firsthand.

Saturday October 17th

Check-in, Brunch, and 2000s Trivia | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Maverick Activities Center
Test your 2000s era knowledge while enjoying an incredible brunch with your Maverick family! 

Choose Your Own Afternoon Adventure
Glassblowing Demonstrations and Art Sale | Open until 2:00pm | UTA Studio Arts Center
Join the Department of Art and Art History for a glassblowing demonstration at our world class state of the art studio! While you’re there, you can shop for glass pumpkins and other art work to take home with you!

Special Collections Exhibit at the UTA Central Library  | Open until 5:00pm | 6th Floor of the Central Library
Before there were smartphones and social media, there was Maverick history in the making! Stop by the UTA Special Collections on the 6th Floor of Central Library for a nostalgic look back at 131 years of UTA historical artifacts. This is a free activity for all Mavericks and their families to enjoy!

UTA's 25th Annual Autocross Weekend | 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Lot 49 (Southeast corner of Cooper and Mitchell)
UTA Racing is the Formula SAE team from The University of Texas at Arlington. Every year our team designs and builds a formula car to compete in the SAE International Formula SAE® Series against other universities across the globe. Established in 1982, the team is one of the most successful in the series’ history, having won eight championships in the United States and three abroad. Experience the excitement of UTA's 25th Annual Autocross Weekend, featuring competitors from universities across the country, including UTA's own award-winning racing team.As this event coincides with UTA's 20^th annual Friends & Family Weekend, families and students are encouraged to stop by and watch the races on Saturday, October 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday October 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is an incredible opportunity to see the best FSAE cars in the country, so come support UTA Racing during one of the most exciting weekends of the year! DISCLAIMER: For spectator safety, all guests must remain in the designated grass viewing areas on the south and east sides of Lot 49. Motorsports involve high-speed vehicles and can be dangerous. Children must be supervised and remain directly beside a trusted adult throughout the event.

Dinner and Tailgate | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | West Lawn behind the Maverick Activities Center
Stay tuned for more details!

Choose Your Own Evening Adventure
After Dark at the Park | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | MAC Outdoor Courts
UTA Athletics will officially tip off the basketball season with After Dark at the Park, a free fan event featuring the Mavericks men's and women's basketball programs. This event will provide attendees with an opportunity to get a first look at the 2026-27 Mavericks basketball teams while enjoying an evening of entertainment and interactive activities.

Fright Night hosted by EXCEL Campus Activities | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Maverick Activities Center (MAC)
Stay tuned for more details!

Planetarium Show hosted by the Chemistry & Physics Department | Starting at 7:00pm | UTA Planetarium
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Sunday October 18th

Maverick Family Breakfast | Stay tuned for more details!
Before you travel back home, meet up with other Maverick families to enjoy some breakfast. This meal will be considered a la carte (pay your own way). More details on the time and location to come!

UTA's 25th Annual Autocross Weekend (Continued from Saturday) | 9:30am - 12:00pm | Lot 49 (Southeast corner of Cooper and Mitchell)
DISCLAIMER: For spectator safety, all guests must remain in the designated grass viewing areas on the south and east sides of Lot 49. Motorsports involve high-speed vehicles and can be dangerous. Children must be supervised and remain directly beside a trusted adult throughout the event.