NSU Family Day 2025 - Hosted by First Year Experience

Family Day is designed for the members of your family to visit your student’s home-away-from-home! Family Day will be held Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2025. Spend time on campus and in the Natchitoches community with your student. Game day activities, a family tailgate party, and Northwestern State football are highlights of the day.

A complete Family Day package includes a ticket to the Northwestern State vs Lamar University game purchased individually. Children three years and older must have a ticket to attend the game. NSU students must have a ticket for the tailgate dinner. Close proximity game day parking will be $10 cash.

For a complete listing of area hotels and bed and breakfast inns, please visit Natchitoches.com.

Several NSU student clubs and organizations will host family day programs during NSU Family Day. Double-check with your student for specific details on fraternity and sorority events, a visit to the residence hall, and other special programs.

Please email the First Year Experience Team at [email protected].

Info: Families can play 18-holes of golf for $25 a person (includes cart rental) all weekend long at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.

Info: Discover why Natchitoches has been a destination of travelers since 1714– take a FREE guided walking tour of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District!

Info: Head over to Turpin Stadium to hear the best sounding band in the land as they rehearse for Saturday’s game against Lamar University!

Info: Families can play 18-holes of golf for $25 a person (includes cart rental) all weekend long at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.

Info: Interested in trying out the sport of rowing? Now is your chance! Learn-to-row days are the perfect opportunity to come out and see if rowing is for you. We will teach you to erg, rig, and carry the boats, row, and more! This is available to high-school aged students. If you have questions or want to register (must pre-register), please email head coach Tori Dettinger at [email protected]

Info: Discover why Natchitoches has been a destination of travelers since 1714– take a FREE guided walking tour of the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District!

Info: Enjoy the sites of more than fifty historic homes and buildings, distinct shopping, and outstanding Louisiana dining (on your own).

Info: Check-in at the Family Day Headquarters located on the east side of the Tailgate Field (behind the stadium). Pick up tailgate picnic tickets, game tickets, and t-shirts at this location.

Info: Tailgate at Turpin Stadium with live music, enjoy a variety of novelty acts, games, contests and activities for the entire family.

Info: The tailgate meal will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and a drink. Individual dinner tickets may be purchased for $10.

Info: Show your Demon Spirit! Performances by the NSU Cheerleaders, Purple Pizazz Pom Line, Demon Dazzlers, and NSU Spirit of Northwestern pep band will get you ready to cheer for the Demons!

Info: Family seating will be available on the East Side student section of Turpin Stadium.

Host or Publisher First Year Experience