Family Day
Family Day gives students and their families the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together. It’s also a celebration of special connections forged on campus between our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the whole Kirksville community.
Anyone with an attachment to Truman is invited to take part in the fun, whether as an introduction or a reunion to your Truman family.
Mark your calendars, the next Family Day Weekend will be Sept. 27th, 2025!
2024 Schedule of Events
This schedule will continue to be updated. Please check back for the latest updates!
3:30 p.m. | Becky Dowil, Corteva Agriscience: Intersections of Biology and Business
Magruder 2001
4:30 p.m. | Marching Band Performance
Quad
7:00 p.m. | Short Film Festival: Manhattan Short 2024
Robinson Planetarium
Watch a series of 10 short films and vote for best film and best actor. FREE, first come, first seated. More information located here: newsletter.wlyxlr.com
7:30 p.m. | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.wlyxlr.com)
7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble Concert
Baldwin Hall Auditorium
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Floor Maze (sponsored by the Math Department)
Violette Hall 1148
This (FREE!) floor maze is enjoyable for both kids and parents!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Welcome Tent – FREE Family Mugs
Quad
Visit the Welcome tent for your free family mug, sticker, event schedule, and Spikey Snacks for your “little Spikes” here or at home.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Tie-Dye for Younger Siblings (while supplies last)
Quad
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Truman T-shirts for Sale ($5.00 each)
Quad
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FREE Truman Temporary Tattoos
Quad
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pickler Memorial Library Open House
Pickler Memorial Library
Stop by Special Collections and University Archives (third floor) to get a peek at historical artifacts, rare books, and other treasures including items documenting the history of the university.
Show off your creativity with the design lab, build a Lego masterpiece, or try your hand at podcasting in the Doug and Diane Villhard Innovation Lab located on the first floor.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Solar Telescopes (weather permitting)
Quad
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Snacks on the Quad
Quad
Free water-bottle-filling station and bake sale sponsored by TruSisters
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Door Decs Doggie Bags
BNB Courtyard
Residents and families will be invited to decorate custom door decs and make goodie bags (filled with pet treats or human treats).
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Meet the Pod
Ryle Courtyard
Residents and families will be invited to the Ryle Hall Tailgate. Families will also have the opportunity to write letters for their students.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | S’MO Cones and Friendship Bracelets
MO Lobby
Residents and families will be invited to enjoy sno cones and make friendship bracelets
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Planetarium Shows
Robison Planetarium
Cost is $5.00 per person (online or at the door.) Tickets available here: planetarium.wlyxlr.com/tickets
1 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
2 p.m. – Life in the Universe
3 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
4 p.m. – Life in the Universe
1 p.m. | Football – Wayne (Michigan) State
Stokes Stadium
1 p.m. | Men’s & Women’s Swimmming -Quincy
Natatorium(Pershing)
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Welcome to the Wolf Pack
BNB Courtyard
Residents and families will be able to express their creative side by making origami wolves and take a picture in the provided photobooth.
6:00 p.m. | Cantoria Family Day Concert
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall
6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) | Comedian Gina Brillon with Charles McBee as opener
Baldwin Auditorium
7:00 p.m. | Short Film Festival: Manhattan Short 2024
Robinson Planetarium
Watch a series of 10 short films and vote for best film and best actor. FREE, no reservations, first-come-first-seated. More information located here: newsletter.wlyxlr.com
7:30 p.m | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.wlyxlr.com)
7:30 p.m | Symphony Orchestra Concert
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall
2:00 p.m. | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.wlyxlr.com)
2:00 p.m. | Wind Symphony I and II
Baldwin Hall Auditorium