Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2023 will be held September 15-17!
We are excited to welcome our Bluejay Parents and Families for Family Weekend 2023! Family Weekend offers opportunities to showcase your Bluejay pride and connect with your student's experience on campus. You can find the schedule of events listed below. Go Jays!
Family Weekend Registration
The deadline for registration is Friday, September 8, 2023, or until spaces fill up. If you were unable to register, please look in the Schedule tab below for more information!
There is a $35 base registration fee per person. The following items are included with your base registration: Bookstore Discount, Family Weekend Merchandise, Free Tours, Getting Blue BBQ, Men's Soccer Game, Family Reception, Sibling Program, and Family Weekend Brunch. The $35 will cover the base registration per person. Your current Creighton Student gets the base registration for free; for ticketed events, you must purchase a ticket for each member of the family including your Creighton Student.
Although the majority of events are included in the $35 Family Weekend Registration, there are certain events that will include an additional charge.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Creighton University sponsored events. If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to familyweekend@creighton.edu
Questions? Contact us at familyweekend@creighton.edu or at 402-280-5507.
Schedule of Events
Family Weekend Check-In
- 9:00am-3:00pm | Harper Center Atrium
- 3:00pm-7:00pm | Morrison Stadium
* Either the Student or the Family Members can check-in for the weekend on Friday. If you are unable to attend check-in due to travel or other reasons, we encourage you to have your student check-in for you during the day.
Campus Tours | 10:00am-1:00pm | Harper Center Atrium | Free and open to all registered individuals
CL Werner Public Grand Opening and Tours | 3:00pm-5:00pm | CL Werner Center
Getting Blue BBQ | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Morrison Stadium | Free and open to all registered individuals
Men's Soccer Game | 7:30pm | Morrison Stadium | Free and open to all registered individuals
- General Admissions Tickets will be provided at the game free of charge
Jaywalk by Creighton Students Union | 8:30am-10:30am | St. Johns Fountain
- This event requires an additional registration. If you wish to participate, register here!
Campus Tours | 10:00am-1:00pm | Harper Center Ground Floor | Free and open to all registered individuals
Family Reception | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Skutt Student Center Ballroom | Free and open to all registered individuals
Sibling Program | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Morrison Stadium | Free and open to all registered individuals
- If you are traveling with kids, we will have inflatables, yard games, kickball and popsicles for them to enjoy while parents and families attend the family reception
Mass at St. Johns | 10:30am | St. Johns Church
Family Weekend Brunch | 11:00am-1:00pm | Skutt Student Center | Free and open to all registered individuals
We encourage you to check out some of our Omaha favorites while in town!
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- The Corky Canvas
- Craft Axe Throwing
- The Escape Omaha
- Gene Leahy Mall at the RiverFront
Be sure to check out Visit Omaha for more ideas of places to explore, shop, and eat while you're visiting!
Registration is now closed, however, there are still several activities you can participate in throughout the weekend!
- Men's Soccer Game vs. Marquette. | Friday, September 15, 2023 | Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster here.
- Campus Tours | Friday, September 15, 2023 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Harper Center Atrium
- Jaywalk | Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 8:30am-10:30am | Register for Jaywalk here.
- Mass at St. Johns | Sunday, September 17, 2023 | 8:00am and 10:30am
There are lots of fun things to do in the Omaha area! Check out the "On Your Own Time" tab above to see some of our favorite local Omaha spots to visit over the weekend!
