St. Cloud State University

Family & Friends Day

Saturday, September 19

2026 Friends and Family Day

St. Cloud State University students, alumni, friends, families, and the Husky community, you are invited to join us for Friends and Family Day on Saturday, September 19.

Pre-registration is preferred but same-day registration is also available. With your registration, the day is full of free activities and giveaways as well as great deals on Husky merchandise and apparel.

General Admission: $5 (registration required)
SCSU Students: Free with valid student ID (no registration required)
Children 3 and under: Free (no registration required)

Event add-ons:

Husky Brunch at Garvey Commons: $10
Husky Merchandise (see below)

Check out what Friends & Family Day 2026 has in store!

FREE ACTIVITIES

HUSKY MERCHANDISE DEALS

2026 Friends & Family Day Activities

Bingo! Atwood Memorial Center

Graphic displaying the word 'BINGO!' in large illuminated letters with confetti in the background

Bingo is a Husky favorite! Come ready to yell "Bingo" and win great prizes.

Games begin at 11 a.m. and noon.

Nerdology Game Show Atwood Theater

Graphic of multiple question marks in neon light

You DO NOT want to miss this! Put your knowledge to the test with a fast-paces, interactive game show that is all about geeky greatness! Compete for prizes with exciting games, audience participation, and mind-bending trivia.

Play from 1-2 p.m. in the AMC Theater.

Be Dazzled by the Stars Location: Planetarium in the Wick Science Building

Planetarium projector silhouetted against a dome ceiling displaying the Milky Way and star field

Get a tour of the night sky in the SCSU Planetarium. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Sign up for a show time with Friends & Family Day registration.

Show Times: 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Game Time! Atwood Underground

Blizzard the mascot standing with both arms raised beside an arcade game inside The Underground at Atwood Memorial Center

Free bowling, billiards, and table tennis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atwood Underground.

Challenge Your Husky Games Atwood Plaza

Cornhole game boards with bean bags placed on top, set on a grassy outdoor area

Huskies love a good game! Challenge your friends and family to a wide array of outdoor lawn games.

Craft Room Location: Atwood Memorial Center

Two people working together at a table with various crafting materials, including paint

Capture the memories with a Friends & Family photo booth and crafting stations to design and decorate your own photo frame.

Deals on Husky Merch

Limited quantities of the following Husky merchandise are available for purchase at Friends & Family Day.

Grey Long Sleeve T-Shirt: $10
Black Short Sleeve T-Shirt: $7
16” Stuff-a-Husky: $10
- Add a St. Cloud State Hooded Sweatshirt (Black or Red): $5
- Add a St. Cloud State T-Shirt (White): $2
- Add a Husky Baseball t-shirt: $2

SCSU Family Hub