October 9–11, 2026
Join us for Family Weekend 2026! Make plans to spend time with your Wright State student and enjoy a weekend of activities on campus. Complete the registration form by October 2, 2026.
Events
Featured Events
Magician
Friday, Oct. 9
7 p.m.
Apollo Room
Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 10
10:30 a.m.
Student Union Atrium
Family Clash Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 10
1–3 p.m.
Alumni Grove
Epic Bingo
Saturday, Oct. 10
8–10 p.m.
Apollo Room
View the full Family Weekend schedule in Engage.
Ticketed Events
Decision Height
See Wright State Theatre's production of Decision Height during Family Weekend.
- Friday, Oct. 9 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 10 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 11 – 2 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
Cheer on the Wright State women's volleyball team during Family Weekend.
- Friday, Oct. 9 – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 10 – 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10. Wright State students receive a plus-one ticket when they claim their ticket.
Plan Your Visit
Travel Accommodations
- Dayton International Airport
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Hotel Accommodations
- DoubleTree
- Tru by Hilton
- Wingate by Wyndham
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Home2 Suites by Hilton
- Holiday Inn Express
Dining Options
- On-campus options
- The Hangar, Union Market, Rowdy's Subs, and Sushi Boss
- Off-campus options
- Restaurants in Beavercreek and at The Greene
Explore the Region
- National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
- Vintage Market Days
- Dayton German Club Oktoberfest
- Sauerkraut Festival
- Ohio Renaissance Festival (Time Travelers Weekend)
- Young's Jersey Dairy
- Carillon Historical Park
- Dayton Art Institute
- Cox Arboretum MetroPark
- Rose Music Center
- Funny Bone Comedy Club – Damon Darling
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs
- Hawthorn Hill
Arrival & Check-in
Check-in
Student Union Lobby
Friday, October 9, 3–5 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9–10:30 a.m.
Stop by the registration table to pick up your Family Weekend tote bag, weekend information, and giveaway.
Parking
Friday, October 9, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.: Lot 2 (visitor lot)
Friday, October 9 after 5 p.m. through Sunday, October 11: Park in any lot. Lot 1 is recommended for events taking place in the Student Union.
Photo Gallery
Questions?
For questions about Family Weekend, email SIL@wright.edu.