Parents & Family
Dads' Day - Saturday, November 5, 2022
Merchandise Information:
We will be selling Dads' Day merchandise on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5, 2022 in the University Union Service Center on the ground floor. Only cash or checks will be accepted and quantities are limited.
T-Shirts: $10 Hats: $15
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Events
Leatherneck Football
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 1 pm
Location: Hanson Field
Description: Joining in the celebration of Dad's day, WIU Athletics will play host to North Dakota State on Saturday, November 5th.
Tailgating starts five hours prior to kick-off at in Q-Lot adjacent to the field. The Leathernecks welcome Dad's and students to enjoy the weekend with Football and fun. Hope to see you there and Go Leathernecks!
ALL WIU STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION WITH THEIR STUDENT ID!
Tickets can be purchased at the game, online at GoLeathernecks.com (http://leathernecktickets.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp) or by calling 309/298-1190.
Steel Band Concert
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 7:30pm
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description: Enjoy the wonderful sounds of the WIU Steel Band at their FREE concert in COFAC Recital Hall.
Golf at Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Date: Friday, November 4, Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6
Location: Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Description: Spend time golfing on the beautiful Harry Mussatto Golf Course for a discounted rate in honor of Dads' Day! A round of golf for the excellent rate of $25 for family members. Active students pay $10 per nine holes to ride. Call 309-298-3676 to schedule a tee time.
All Games Mario!
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Digital Rec Center
Description: Stop in the new Digital Rec Center and challenge your student to your favorite Mario game! In addition, the Digital Rec Center will be open and available to all students and their visiting families throughout Dads' Day weekend. Stop in and see what all the hype is about!
Hike at Spring Lake
Date: All weekend
Time: Hiking trail maps available at the trail head from 8am - Dark
Location: Spring Lake Park (620 Spring Lake Park Road, Macomb)
Description: Get back to nature with your WIU Student at Spring Lake Park! Located just 2.5 miles northwest of the University, the beautiful 230 acre Spring Lake is complimented by hiking and biking trails, campsites and cabin rentals, and much more!
Contact: Spring Lake Management (309) 833-2052
Forgottonia Brewing Music Bingo
Date: Sunday, November 6
Time: 3pm
Location: 324 N. Lafayette St., Macomb
Description: Stop in and play Music Bingo to top off your Dads' Day experience in Macomb. Forgottonia Brewing strives to offer quality house-made beer in a safe, comfortable, and community-focused setting. And special for Dads' Day - receive $1 off all flights for Dads and their 21+ kids.
Western Illinois University Bookstore
Date: Saturday, November 5
Location: University Union, Ground Floor
Description: Stop by the WIU Bookstore in the University Union to check out all the latest WIU merchandise. Specifically for Dads' Day, gifts and apparel will be 20% off.
Dads' Day Info
Contact
Ashley Katz
Director, University Union
Phone: 309-298-2421
Email: ae-katz@wiu.edu
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