Family Day
Experience emporia state university and the emporia community with your family
Emporia State Family Day 2025 is a chance for you as a Hornet friend and family member to experience your student's campus life and take part in activities on campus and within the community together with your Hornet.
Register today to join us for a fun day on campus!
On-Campus Events
Event
When
Where
What
Donuts and Discounts
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Memorial Union, Check In at Welcome Center
Explore the Memorial Union with a breakfast treat and coffee while learning about downtown resources, playing mini games and doing activities with your students, using our Hornet photobooth, grabbing your ESU swag and taking advantage of discounts!
Hornet Walk
10:00 a.m.
ESU Pedestrian Mall
Cheer on our ESU Hornet Football players, Emporia State Marching Hornets and ESU Spirit Team members on their way to Welch Stadium!
Live at the Hive Tailgate
10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Welch Stadium Lot
Grab some tailgate snacks, play games, try out axe throwing and enjoy an afternoon with your Hornet!
Football Kickoff (ESU vs. PSU)
1:00 p.m.
Welch Stadium
Get in the Hornet Spirit as you and your student cheer on the ESU Hornets to a win vs. Pittsburg State University.
Community Events
Event
When
Where
Emporia Farmer's Market
8:00-10:30 a.m.
700 Block of Merchant Street, Downtown Emporia
Emporia Arts Council Chalk Fest
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Downtown Emporia
5th Annual Hope Links Us Together Suicide Prevention Walk
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
C of E Park
"living-language-land" Inspired, A SAQA KS/MO/OK Regional Exhibition
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Emporia Arts Council
Emporia Mainstreet Discounts
Post-Football Game, Exact Time TBD - Wear an ESU T-Shirt!
Downtown Emporia
Getting here and getting around
Where to park and where to go
Meet on the east side of the Memorial Union, located at 1331 Market St., Emporia, KS 66801. ESU has open parking, no pass or ticket required, except for spaces marked Gold or Accessible. We'll be there to greet you just inside the east doors of the union.
Requests for accommodation
If you are a person with a disability and need accommodations while visiting campus, please request accommodations at least 72 hours prior to your campus visit. Student Accessibility and Support Services in conjunction with admissions will arrange accommodations for you. For questions, please contact:
Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS)
William Allen White Library, room 209K
Email: sass@emporia.edu
Phone: 620-341-6637
Fax: 620-341-6640
Hotel Discount
For a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, contact Jennifer Ramsey at 620-341-1111.
Parking + Maps
View our parking and campus maps before you visit. We've got a parking space saved just for you!
Where to stay
View the Visitor's Guide for information on where to stay. Ask us about lodging discounts!
City of Emporia
While you're visiting campus, take some time to explore the beautiful town of Emporia. You'll be glad you did.