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Family Weekend

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2025 Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 4

Parents & Family Registration

Saturday, October 4

When What Where
10 a.m. Check-In Tunheim Classroom Building
10:30 a.m. Welcome & Campus Update Tunheim Classroom Building
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Activities for Families Sponsored by DSU Clubs, Organizations, and Departments Trojan Center
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Trojan Zone Open

Trojan Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lake County Museum Open
The museum is located on campus and will be open for families to tour.

Lake County Museum
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pumpkin Train

  • $5 admission for 12 and under (includes pumpkin)
  • $2 admission for teens and adults
Prairie Village
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SoDak Vendor Showcase

Free admission to visit vendor booths.

Prairie Village
11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m.

Brunch*

Trojan Center Marketplace
1 p.m.

Baseball Scrimmage vs. Iowa Lakes Community College

Flynn Field
1 p.m.

Puzzle Competition

Trojan Center, The Queue
2 p.m.

Bingo 

Trojan Center Marketplace
2:30 p.m.

Open Bowling
Mention "DSU Family Weekend" and receive free shoe rentals.

Cherry Lanes
3 p.m.

Unlock Madison
Axe Throwing and Escape Rooms

Unlock Madison
3 p.m.

Madison Community Center
Walking Track, Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, and More.

Madison Community Center
4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Movie Showing
Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

Dakota Cinema
4:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.

Movie Showing
Casper - 30th Anniversary

Dakota Cinema

*Tickets Available at Check-In