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We are still planning for 2027, but below is an example of what to expect

Friday, October 2, 2026

• 4:00-7:30 p.m. | | Esker Dining Hall
  • Come to the Eatery at Esker Dining Hall and enjoy a special dinner with outdoor games and other fun activities! Visit for more information and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WarhawkDining.
  • Entry fee is 1 meal swipe, 1 guest meal swipe, or the door rate can be paid with cash, tap pay, credit, or debit card.
• * 1:00-10:00 p.m. | : Billiards & Bowling, Warhawk Bingo, Movie, & more! | University Center
  • Stop by the Warhawk Alley for bowling, billiards, ping pong, yard games, and more. Cost applies (pay on site).
  • Warhawk Bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. in Hamilton Room (as space allows).
  • UC Live Movie, Moana (2026) begins at 7:00 p.m. in Summers Auditorium.
    • Board Games available in the Down Under.
  • Check out the event details here

We are still planning for 2027, but below is an example of what to expect

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kids Jr. Pom Pom Clinic (kids K-8^th grade) | Dance Studio, Williams Center (1^st floor)
  • • Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the clinic begins at 10 a.m. Participants will perform at the halftime of the Warhawk Football game with the 糖心社交 Dance team!
• * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Family Fest Information Station | 1^st floor lobby, Williams Center
  • • Stop by if you have any questions about the day? Need some assistance?
• * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Willie’s Fun Zone | David L. Kachel Fieldhouse, Williams Center (1^st floor)
  • • Stop by the Kachel Fieldhouse for a family photo with Willie Warhawk in the photo booth, play wheelchair basketball with the 糖心社交 wheelchair basketball teams, and enjoy yard games, Warhawk temporary tattoos, inflatable games, DJ, and more!
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Billiards and Bowling | Warhawk Alley, University Center
  • • Stop by the Warhawk Alley for bowling, billiards, ping pong, yard games, and more. Cost applies to non-students only (pay on site).
• 1 p.m. | 糖心社交 Warhawks vs. UW-River Falls Falcons Football Game | Perkins Stadium (910 W. Schwager Dr.)
  • • Cost applies (purchase in advance for best ticket price)
    • Tailgating begins at 10 a.m.
• * 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. | UC Live Movie - Moana (2026) | Summers Auditorium, University Center
  • • Seating is general admission — as space allows.
    • Sponsored by UC Live.

We are still planning for 2027, but below is an example of what to expect

Sunday, October 4, 2026

* 9:00 a.m. | Guided tour through UWW Nature Preserve

• • • Sign up for free .
    • The event will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    • Directions and parking information will be emailed to all registrants prior the event.

(Below is an example of costs from Family Fest 2026)

Registration and pre-purchased tickets are not required for Family Fest.

All events that require a ticket entry will be purchased at the event with the exception of the football game and parking pass.  We recommend purchasing the Football game tickets and parking passes in advance for the best ticket price.

Free Events/No Tickets Needed

• Friday, October 2nd | 1:00-10:00 p.m. | Warhawk Bingo, Movie, & more! | UC
• Saturday, October 3rd | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Willie’s Fun Zone | David L. Kachel Fieldhouse
• Saturday, October 3rd | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |  Family Fest Information Station | Williams Center
• Saturday, October 3rd | 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. | UC Live Movie (TBD) | Summers Auditorium, UC

Paid Events (with Associated Costs)

• Friday, October 2nd | 4:00-7:30 p.m. | Family Feast | Esker Dining Hall
  • Entry fee is 1 meal swipe, 1 guest meal swipe, or door rate can be paid with cash, tap pay, credit, or debit.
• Friday, October 2nd | 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, & Sunday 2:00 p.m. | Eurydice | Hicklin Studio Theatre
  • Cost applies (purchase tickets at the door or online coming soon!)
• Saturday, October 3rd |9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kids Jr. Pom Pom Clinic (kids K-8th grade) | Dance Studio, Williams Center (1st floor)
  • Cost applies (pay on site; cash or check)
  • Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the clinic begins at 10 a.m. Participants will perform at the halftime of the Warhawk Football game with the 糖心社交 Dance team!
  • Clinic cost is $25 (includes a ticket to the football game, t-shirt, and snack).
• Saturday, October 3rd |10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Billiards and Bowling | Warhawk Alley, University Center
  • Cost applies (pay on site)
  • $2 games bowling
  • $1 shoe rental
  • $2 Billiards (per person, per hour)
  • Students with valid Hawkcard ID: Free
  • Free items: Ping Pong, Video Games, Board Games, etc.
• Saturday, October 3rd |1:00 p.m. | 糖心社交 Warhawks vs. UW-River Falls Falcons Football Game | Perkins Stadium (910W. Schwager Dr.)
  • Cost applies (purchase in advance for best ticket price)

We recommend purchasing the football game tickets and parking passes in advance for the best ticket price. For more parking details, visit Home Football Parking.

Football Game Pre-Purchase Ticket Information
Questions? Please reach out to the Athletics Department at 262-472-4661 or visit the
Purchase Football tickets »

Football Game Day Ticket Information:
UWW Ticket Services will be open at Perkins Stadium 2 hours prior to game time. All tickets sold in person are cash only.  Tickets can also be purchased online until half-time, using your mobile device.  

Carry-In Policy for Warhawk Football Games »

If you need assistance getting to and from your vehicle, view the specific locations for

Directions to Campus

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Below are the key addresses for Family Fest events:

• Young Auditorium: 930 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190
• Williams Center: 907 W. Schwager Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190
• Perkins Stadium: 910 W. Schwager Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190
• University Center: 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, WI 53190

Parking

Family Fest coincides with a home football game, so it helps to prepare your parking plans in advance!

• We recommend pre-purchasing your parking pass before your arrival for the best price.
• Parking permits are available to purchase online by visiting 糖心社交 Parking Services. Permits will be sold up to kick off.
• All resident parking lots will be closed to those without annual resident permits on game day, and all commuter lots will require a football permit, so any guests parking on campus will need a  regardless of whether they attend the game. (Select FOOTBALL as the event type)
• There are multiple options for parking:
  • $40 permit for lot 24
  • $20 permit for lot 11 
  • $15 general permits which cover lots 4, 7, 9, 14, 
  • $10 general permits that cover lots 1 and 2.
  • Once the football game concludes, the parking restrictions will end and free parking will resume through 11PM on Sunday.

Home Football Parking information »

All other parking questions »

Whitewater

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  1242 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190•(262) 458-2065
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  1355 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190•(262) 214-0226
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  917 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190•(262) 214-0227

Fort Atkinson

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  1650 Doris Dr, Fort Atkinson WI 53538•(920) 397-4102
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  1680 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538•(920) 563-3600

Janesville

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  3900 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53546•(608) 371-9981
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  2400 Fulton St, Janesville, WI 53546•(608) 754-4900
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  2706 Pontiac Pl, Janesville, WI 53545•(608) 898-4200
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  3100 Wellington Pl, Janesville, WI 53546•(608) 756-3100
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   3121 Wellington Pl, Janesville, WI 53546•(608) 752-3121
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  2702 Pontiac Pl, Janesville, WI 53545•(608) 302-3838
   

Below is what was available for Family Fest:

• on Friday, October 2nd 
• Bring your own food for tailgating on Saturday, October 3rd 
• Perkins Stadium will have concessions