Family Fest

All events that require a ticket entry will be purchased at the event, except for the football game. We recommend purchasing the football game tickets and parking passes in advance for the best ticket price. Registration is not required for any events.

Friday, October 3, 2025

(Below is an example of the 2024 schedule of events as you may look to plan ahead)

4:00-7:30 p.m. | Family Feast | Esker Dining Hall

• Come to the Eatery at Esker Dining Hall and enjoy a special dinner with outdoor games and other fun activities! Visit Warhawk Dining for more information and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X @Warhawk Dining

7 p.m. | Get Ready to Laugh with Adam Ferrara | Young Auditorium

• Bring the whole family for an evening of entertainment that will have everyone smiling from ear to ear. Seats are filling up fast, so be sure to grab your tickets soon!
  • Cost applies (purchase in advance for best ticket price, additional $2 charge at the door)

  • UW Students just go to www.theyoungwhitewater.com, choose the event, sign in, select their seat, and finish the “sale”.  By “purchasing” a ticket, UW students receive one ticket at no additional cost beyond their student fees.  UW Whitewater student fees include a free ticket to every show The Young presents.

  • Guests can purchase tickets at www.theyoungwhitewater.com for $58

7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball Vs. UW-Eau Claire | Kris Russell Volleyball Arena

• Cost applies (purchase tickets at the door, cash only)
• View Gamday Central for details on ticket pricing.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

(Below is an example of the 2024 schedule of events as you may look to plan ahead)

9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kids Jr. Pom Pom Clinic (kids K-8^th grade) | Dance Studio, Williams Center (1^st floor)

• Cost applies (pay on site; cash or check)
• Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the clinic begins at 10 a.m. Participants will perform at the halftime of the Warhawk Football game with the UW-Whitewater Dance team!
• Clinic cost is $20 (includes a ticket to the football game, t-shirt, and snack).

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Family Fest Information Station | 1^st floor lobby, Williams Center

• Have any questions about the day? Need some assistance? You can also pick up a Warhawk stadium blanket for $25 (while supplies last; cash or check only) and a self-guided campus tour map for free.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Willie’s Fun Zone | David L. Kachel Fieldhouse, Williams Center (1^st floor)

• Stop by the Kachel Fieldhouse for a family photo with Willie Warhawk in the photo booth, play wheelchair basketball with the UW-Whitewater wheelchair basketball teams, and enjoy yard games, Warhawk temporary tattoos, inflatable games, DJ, and more!

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Billiards and Bowling | Warhawk Alley, University Center

• Cost applies (pay on site)
• Stop by the Warhawk Alley for bowling, billiards, ping pong, yard games, and more.

1 p.m. | UW-Whitewater Warhawks vs. UW-Oshkosh Titans Football Game | Perkins Stadium (910 W. Schwager Dr.)

• Cost applies (purchase in advance for best ticket price)
• Tailgating begins at 10 a.m.

3 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Inside Out 2 | Summers Auditorium, University Center

• Cost applies (pay at the door)
• Seating is general admission — first-come, first-served.
• Ticket cost: Free for students with a valid UW-Whitewater ID; $5 for families and guests.
• Sponsored by UC Live.

Registration and pre-purchased tickets are not required for Family Fest.

All events that require a ticket entry will be purchased at the event with the exception of the football game and parking pass.  We recommend purchasing the Football game tickets and parking passes in advance for the best ticket price.

View each event and associated costs below:

Friday, October 3, 2025

(Below is an example of the 2024 schedule of events as you may look to plan ahead)

7 p.m | Get Ready to Laugh with Adam Ferrara | Young Auditorium

• Bring the whole family for an evening of entertainment that will have everyone smiling from ear to ear. Seats are filling up fast, so be sure to grab your tickets soon!

  • Cost applies (purchase in advance for best ticket price, additional $2 charge at the door)

  • UW Students can go to www.theyoungwhitewater.com, choose the event, sign in, select your seat, and finish the “sale”.  By “purchasing” a ticket, UW students receive one ticket at no additional cost beyond their student fees.  UW Whitewater student fees include a free ticket to every show, The Young presents.

  • Guests can purchase tickets at www.theyoungwhitewater.com for $58

7 p.m. | Women's Volleyball Vs. UW-Eau Claire | Kris Russell Volleyball Arena

• Cost applies (purchase tickets at the door, cash only)
• View Gamday Central for details on ticket pricing.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

(Below is an example of the 2024 schedule of events as you may look to plan ahead)

9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kids Jr. Pom Pom Clinic (kids K-8^th grade) | $20/child the day of the clinic (cash or check)

• Cost includes clinic, ticket to the football game, t-shirt, and snack

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Family Fest Information Station | $25/Warhawk Blanket (while supplies last; cash or check)

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Willie’s Fun Zone | No cost

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Billiards and Bowling  Warhawk Alley | Pricing below (pay in-person)

• $2 games bowling
• $1 shoe rental
• $2 Billiards (per person, per hour)
• Students with valid HawkCard ID: Free
• 1-game limit when there is a wait list

1 p.m. | UW-Whitewater Warhawks vs. UW-Oshkosh Titans Football Game | Ticket pricing below

• Tickets Purchased in Advance or on Game Day (purchase at gate & cash only)
  • $15 for single game adult tickets 
  • $10 for single game youth (under 18) & senior citizens (65 & over) 

3 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Inside Out 2 | Free for students with a valid UWW ID; $5 for families and guests (pay at the door)

We recommend purchasing the football game tickets and parking passes in advance for the best ticket price.  For more parking details, visit Home Football Parking.

Football Game Pre-Purchase Ticket Information
Questions? Please reach out to the Athletics Department at 262-472-4661 or visit the Athletics website.
Purchase Football tickets »

Football Game Day Ticket Information:
UWW Ticket Services will be open at Perkins Stadium 2 hours prior to game time. All tickets sold in person are cash only.  Tickets can also be purchased online until half-time, using your mobile device.  
Ticket information »
Carry-In Policy for Warhawk Football Games »

Directions to Campus

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Below are the key addresses for Family Fest events:

• Young Auditorium address: 930 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190
• Williams Center address: 907 W. Schwager Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190
• Perkins Stadium address: 910 W. Schwager Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190
• University Center address: 190 Hamilton Gree Way, Whitewater, WI 53190

Parking

Family Fest coincides with a home football game, so it helps to prepare your parking plans in advance!

• We recommend pre-purchasing your parking pass before your arrival for the best price.
• Pre-sale online registration will close at 4pm on the Friday prior to the start of each game (i.e., Friday, October 4 at 4pm).

• All resident parking lots will be closed to those without annual resident permits on game day, and all commuter lots will require a football permit, so any guests parking on campus will need a football permit regardless of whether they attend the game. (Select FOOTBALL as the event type)

  • There are two options for general parking:

    • $10 general permits which cover lots 4, 7, 9, and 14

    • $5 general permits that cover lots 1 and 2.

    • Once the football game concludes, the parking restrictions will end and free parking will resume through 11PM on Sunday.

Home Football Parking information »
All other parking questions »

Visit the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce for recommendations.

Food Options

• Family Feast in Esker Dining Hall on Friday, October 3rd
• Bring your own food for tailgating on Saturday, October 4th 
• Perkins Stadium will have concessions 

Campus dining information and hours »