Family Weekend
HOOT N' Harvest

Nestor the owl mascot dressed in overalls and a straw hat, standing with pumpkins for the Family Weekend HOOT n’ Harvest theme.

Mark Your Calendars: Don't Miss Family Weekend on September 26-27, 2025

Join us for Westfield State University’s annual Family Weekend and make memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy delicious food, live music, and a variety of activities for all ages. From DIY s’mores, crafts, lawn games, outdoor movies, trivia, paint night, and karaoke to our Harvest Fest featuring BBQ, local vendors, live music, a beer garden, hayrides, carnival fun, and more — there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to cheer on the Owls at our soccer and football games!

Family Weekend HOOT N' Harvest logo with pumpkin.

Order your tickets today!

Tickets are $15 per guest that will be joining us for our weekend activities. Students and children under 10 are FREE!

Schedule of Events

Pumpkin graphic for HOOT n Harvest Family Weekend.

Friday, September 26

2—7 p.m.Check-in and welcome table
5—7 p.m.Dinner on your own
7:30—9:30 p.m.Family Fireside Social — DIY s’mores, storytime for kids, crafts, lawn games, music, and outdoor movie
8—10 p.m.

Family Fun Nights (pre-registration required) — family trivia night, paint night, and karaoke bar (21+, cash bar available)

Pumpkin graphic for HOOT n Harvest Family Weekend.

Saturday, September 27

9 a.m.—2 p.m.Check-in and welcome table
9 —10 a.m.Yoga on the green
10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Family Field Day Events — family relay races, 4v4 volleyball tournament, 3v3 soccer, and 5v5 dodgeball

11 a.m.Men’s Soccer
1 p.m.Gameside Tailgating
2 p.m.Football Game

4—8 p.m.

Harvest Fest — BBQ, vendors, live music, beer garden, hayrides, carnival activities, legacy families/homecoming info tent, and lawn games 

Beer garden for 21+, with additional costs for food and beverages.

8—9 p.m.Family Bingo
Ongoing activitiesScavenger hunt, chill zone, harvest card, and comfy corner for kids

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration says to include my student, but students are free. How do I add them?

There is a ticket option called “Current WSU Student” that will add a ticket but with no cost.

What does the $15 ticket price include?

The $15 ticket includes access to all events listed on the schedule, as well as all food options at the events. Ticket does not include purchase of special food items at the football game or alcohol.