Friday, October 4
| 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Family Weekend Information | Center for Student Enrichment at the Northern Center | Stop by the Northern Center for an updated schedule of events and information on local attractions. Swing by the NMU Bookstore afterward for some NMU apparel. |
| 3:00 p.m. | NMU Women's Soccer vs. Ferris State University | Superior Dome Soccer Field | Support the 'cats as they take on Ferris State University. No ticket is needed and admission is free! The soccer field is located behind the Superior Dome overlooking Lake Superior. Complimentary green and gold popcorn (green apple caramel corn) and hot chocolate will be available to families at the concessions table. |
| 6:30 p.m. | NMU Volleyball vs. Saginaw Valley State | Vandament Arena | Check out the 'cats as they take on Saginaw Valley State at the newly renovated Vandament Arena inside the P.E.I.F. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu. |
| 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Fish Fry & Entertainment | Northern Lights Dining | Join us for an evening of good food and live music from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. as NMU Dining Services features a traditional Upper Peninsula all-you-care-to-eat fish fry. Tickets are $13 per person and can be purchased at the door OR if your Wildcat has a meal plan, they have the option to use guest meals. |
| 7:30 p.m. | NMU Theatre & Dance Presents: Cabaret | Forest Roberts Theatre | Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. MEANT FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE Approximate Run Time: 2HRS | 15min Intermission |
| 8:00 p.m. | PrimeTime Productions Presents: Hollywood Murder Mystery | Jamrich 1100 | A hilarious whodunit-improv show that will put even the cleverest sleuths to the test! Using elements of improv and group games, actors will interact with participants to catch the murderer. Wear your Halloween costume or themed attire for the chance to win a prize! Participation is limited, so be sure to get there early to claim your role. |
Saturday, October 5
| 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | Northern Center - Ballroom IV | Stop by the Northern Center for a complimentary breakfast buffet before heading off to the Sugarloaf Hike. |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Sugarloaf Mountain Hike | Sugarloaf Mountain | Enjoy a family friendly adventure at one of Marquette's most popular hiking destinations. After a moderate 30 minute walk to the top, get a family photo (with Wildcat Willy!) surrounded by panoramic views of Marquette and Lake Superior. This event is weather permitting ('Cats don't like to be wet!). Free shuttle bus service will be provided (parking is also available at the trailhead) from the Northern Center to the Mountain and back. Bus schedule is listed below. |
| 1:00 p.m. | NMU Football vs. Saginaw Valley State University | Superior Dome | Cheer on the NMU Football team as they take on Saginaw Valley State University. If you haven't been to a game in the Superior Dome, this is your chance! Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu or directly at the door. |
| 1:00 p.m. | NMU Theatre & Dance Presents: Cabaret | Forest Roberts Theatre | Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. MEANT FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE Approximate Run Time: 2HRS | 15min Intermission |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Volleyball Pre-Game Party | Wildcat Room, Berry Events Center | Head to the Wildcat Room inside the Berry Events Center for a volleyball pre-game party! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres before the 'Cats take on Lake Superior State. You must have a ticket to the volleyball game to attend. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu. |
| 4:00 p.m. | NMU Volleyball vs. Lake Superior State University | Vandament Arena | Check out the 'cats as they take on Lake Superior State University at the brand new Vandament Arena inside the P.E.I.F. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu. |
| 7:00 p.m. | Concert: NoMAD Presents Michigander with Abby Holliday | Northern Center Grand Ballroom | Get Ready to Groove at Northern Michigan Artist Discovery's (NoMAD) Fall Concert with headliner Michigander with Special Guest Abby Holliday and local opener, Jasno. Doors open at 7:00 pm with music starting at 7:15 pm. The concert is free for NMU Students (with valid ID) and $10 (cash) for the general public. All ticket sales are at the door. |
| 7:30 p.m. | NMU Theatre & Dance Presents: Cabaret | Forest Roberts Theatre | Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. MEANT FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE Approximate Run Time: 2HRS | 15min Intermission |
Sugarloaf Hike Bus Schedule:
- Leave the Northern Center at 10:00 a.m. and drop off at Sugarloaf
- Leave the Northern Center at 10:30 a.m. and drop off at Sugarloaf
- Leave the Northern Center at 11 a.m. and drop off at Sugarloaf/pick up anyone who is done
- Leave the Northern Center at 11:30 a.m. and drop off at Sugarloaf/pick up anyone who is done
- Leave Sugarloaf at 12:15 p.m. and return to Northern Center
- Leave Sugarloaf at 12:45 p.m. with the last return to the Northern Center
Sunday, October 6
| 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Family Weekend Brunch | Northern Lights Dining | NMU Dining Services will be providing a delicious brunch with a wide variety of options. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the door. If your Wildcat has a meal plan, they have the option to use guest meals. |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Marquette Regional History Center | Marquette Regional History Center | Enjoy free admission to the Marquette Regional History Museum located in downtown Marquette. Learn more about the cultural and physical history of Marquette and surrounding area. For more information about the museum and current exhibits visit marquettehistory.org. |
| 12 p.m. | NMU Women's Soccer vs. Saginaw Valley State | Superior Dome Soccer Field | Catch the 'cats game before you hit the road! No ticket is needed and admission is free. Soccer field is located behind the Superior Dome overlooking Lake Superior. |
| 3 p.m. | NMU Men's Soccer vs. Roosevelt University | Superior Dome Soccer Field | Catch the 'cats game before you hit the road! No ticket is needed and admission is free. Soccer field is located behind the Superior Dome overlooking Lake Superior. |