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Each year, campus hosts a variety events that tie directly to the students living in the residence halls. We welcome new and returning students during welcome week, host homecoming festivities, and invite Blugolds to have family visit.

Family Weekend
October 16-18, 2026
 

Let us know you are coming!
There will be various activities and events for you and your students to enjoy. Please complete the following registration form so we can plan expected numbers for our events. Family Weekend 2026 Registration – Fill out form

Family Weekend Schedule

Additional Resources

Area Hotel Information: Reserve your hotel rooms as soon as possible! There are many big events happening in town that weekend, so be sure to secure your spot!

The Lismore Hotel:

  • A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in the heart of downtown Eau Claire offering upscale rooms, an onsite full-service restaurant, The Informalist, onsite cocktail bar, Dive, and onsite coffee shop and café, Eau Claire Downtown Coffee.20% discount off the best available rate at the time of booking
  • Book by calling direct at 715-835-8888 ext. 5001
  • Website: www.thelismore.com

The Oxbow Hotel:

  • An independent boutique hotel with thirty rooms, each featuring an in-room record player, local art, and comfortable furnishings. Property includes The Lakely, and onsite cocktail lounge and event venue, and The Gallery, a rotating art gallery featuring local artists.
  • 10% discount off best available rate at the time of booking
  • Book by calling directly at 715-839-0601
  • Website: www.theoxbowhotel.com

Candlewood has a block of rooms for Friday & Saturday night. Must reserve by 9/16/26 - rate is $179.95. Booking link: Click Here to Book at Candlewood Suites

Holiday Inn South has a block of rooms for Saturday only. Must reserve by 9/17/26. Rate is $179.95. Booking link: Click here to reserve at Holiday Inn Eau Claire South I-94

Parking Information: For campus parking information and updates see: Parking and Transportation | UW-Eau Claire

Parking Information

If you are arriving after 4:00 PM on Friday, you may park in any designated 'F', 'S', 'F/S', or 'R' stall on campus without fear of enforcement. Enforcement returns in those permit-required areas at 6:00 AM on Monday. AMP pay-to-park zones are enforced daily during the hours of 8:00 AM-9:00 PM. 

For campus vistor parking information, maps, and updates, please visit Parking and Transportation's Visitor Parking webpage.

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630 Hilltop Circle
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States