Family Day
Save the Date – Saturday, September 19, 2026
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.
2026 Schedule
This schedule will continue to be updated. Please check back for the latest updates!
4:30 p.m. | Statesman Performance
Quad
Featuring the Marching Band, Color Guard, Showgirls and Spike
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Stargazing
Thousand Hills State Park Point Shelter
For more information contact: gokhale@truman.edu
7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band Concert
Baldwin Auditorium
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Welcome Tent – FREE Family Mugs (while supplies last)
Quad
Visit the Welcome tent for your free family mug (one per student), sticker, event schedule.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Tie-Dye for Younger Siblings (while supplies last)
Quad
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Truman T-shirts for Sale ($5.00 each) (while supplies last)
Quad
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | FREE Truman Temporary Tattoos
Quad
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Missouri Residence Hall Event: S’MO Cones and Friendship Bracelets
Missouri Hall Courtyard
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | West Campus Residence Hall Event: S’more Fun with West!
West Campus Suites Multipurpose Room
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Math Department Activities
Violette Hall Commons Area (2nd Floor)
Floor maze, games, puzzles, map coloring, and more!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Ryle Residence Hall Event: Letter Writing and Whalegating
Ryle Courtyard and Main Lounge
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Mathemagic
Violette Hall 1000
Magic involving Math tricks
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Planetarium Shows
Robison Planetarium
Cost is $8.00 per person (online or at the door.)
1 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
2 p.m. – Life in the Universe
3 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
4 p.m. – Life in the Universe
1:30 p.m. | Football – Missouri S & T
Stokes Stadium
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | BNB Residence Hall Event: Pet Decs and Booty Bags
BNB Hall Courtyard
Homecoming Philanthropy Events – Info Coming Soon
12:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer – Lincoln University of Missouri
Stokes Stadium
2:00 p.m. | Wind Symphony I and II
Baldwin Hall Auditorium
2:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer – Lincoln University of Missouri
Stokes Stadium