Parents & Family
Dads' Day - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Events
Event Details
Leatherneck Football
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 3 pm
Location: Hanson Field
Description: Joining in the celebration of Dad's day, WIU Athletics will play host to Southern Illinois University on Saturday, October 28th.
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
Western Illinois University Bookstore
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 10am-4pm
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 plus a special deal of the week!
Daily Drool (We Proudly Brew Starbucks) Coffee Shop
Date: Saturday, Ocboter 28, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: WIU University Union Food Concourse
Description: Start your morning off right! Come grab a coffee and snack to get your day going!
Golf at Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Date: All Weekend
Time: Call 309-298-3676 to schedule a tee time
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 a Dads' Day special rate of $10 per 9 holes to ride.
Alpha Gamma Rho Smokin' Hog
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: Food Served @11:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm | Concert Starts @ 9:00pm
Location: Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
1010 North Lafayette Street | Macomb, IL | 61455
Description: Alpha Gamma Rho is presenting our 31st Annual Smokin' Hog featuring family friendly food served all day Saturday, October 28th! We are featuring an AGR alumni cover band followed by Western Illinois native and up-and-coming artist Gabe Carlock. Come enjoy some great food and an energetic concert on the City of Macomb's Smokin' Hog Day!
WIU School of Agriculture Golf Outing
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: Check-in: 9:30am Shotgun Start: 10am
Location: Harry Mussatto Golf Course
Description: Support the School of Agriculture and particiate as a Indiviual, Twosome, or Foursome in their Golf Outing at the WIU Harry Mussatto Golf Course. Test your skills in competitions such as the longest drive, closest to the pin on Par 3, or the Shotgun Scramble. For more information and to register click HERE.
Haunted Trail
Date: Sunday, October 29
Time: Family Friendly Trail: 5pm-6:30pm / Scary Trail: 7pm-9pm
Location: WIU Horn Field Campus,
985 China Road | Macomb, IL | 61455
Description: Feeling Spooky?? Come check out the Haunted Trail at WIU's Horn Field Campus....if you dare. Family Friendly option also available! Admission is $5 per person. For more information call (309) 298-4676 or email hf-campus@wiu.edu. Visit Horn Field Campus on Facebook and Instagram to learn more!
Bureau of Cultural Affairs: The Queen's Cartoonist
Date: Sunday, October 29
Time: 4pm
Location: UniversityUnion Grand Ballroom
Description: Pulling from over 100 years of animation from around the world, The Queen's Cartoonist performances are perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. The band matches the energy of the cartoons, leading the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for youth/senior, and WIU students are free with ID. Purchase at westernpresents.com , visit the Hainline Theatre Box Office, or call 309.298.2900.
The Western Connection Shop
Date: Friday (October 27) and Saturday (October 28)
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Located in Macomb's Train Station (West end)
Description: Make some time to visit The Western Connection shop in the Macomb Train Station! The Western Connection shop specializes alumni, student and departmental made items. As well as a bit of WIU apparel and gifts. Many of which are perfect for Dads. Stop by the station and enter through the west side entrance.
Like The Western Connection on Facebook and follow them on Instagram !
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! Check out #AllTrails.com - a map application for iPhone and Google where you can follow your progress as you walk the Spring Lake Trails. #MacombSpringLake
Contact: Spring Lake Management (309) 833-2052
Forgottonia Brewing
Location: Forgottonia Taproom
Description: Stop in Forgottonia Brewing for food, beer, music and special events for Dads' Weekend! For Dads' Weekend, enjoy $1 off flights!
Friday, October 27: " The Ex-Bombers" will be playing at 8pm. The "Ex-Bombers" are a psychedelic blues duo that will be playing at Forgottonia. The link to their website for more information is: http://theexbombers.com/.
Saturday, April 15: Put your trivia skills to the test with your student and participate in Forgottonia's monthly Saturday trivia at 7pm where all questions will be about Halloween!
Sunday, April 16: Looking for a fun activity with your student? Check out Halloween themed Music B!NGO at Forgottonia at 3pm.
The Crafty Coop
Date: Dads' Paint Free on Friday, October 27 from 4:30pm-7:30pm and October 28 from 10am-6pm
Baby Goats Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29 from 12pm-5pm
Location: The Crafty Coop (206 N. Lafayette, Macomb)
Description: Looking for something crafty? Stop by the Crafty Coop on Friday or Saturday for Dads' to be treated to paint for free. On Sunday, enjoy a Painting with Baby Goats Halloween Party from 12pm-5pm - pre-registration required at thecraftycoopmacomb.com - costumes encouraged!
Macomb School of Magic
Date: October 28 from 12pm -3pm
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Glenwood Park; Stone Shelter
Description: Wizards, witches, and those in between. The Macomb School of Magic is enrolling its team. There are spells to be performed and magic to be seen, join us for this FREE event to see which house you will belong to this Halloween!
Prairie Pumpkin Hunt
Date: All weekend!
Location: Lakeview Nature Area and Center
Description: The pumpkins are hidden throughout the Lakeview Nature Center’s prairie. Take a self-guided tour to find them all! This is a free activity and open to the public.
Sculpture Park
Location: Nestled at the edge of Downtown Macomb, Next to Citizens bank and the Macomb Post Office
Description: Each sculpture in this park reflects aspects of our local parks, as well as the history and culture of Macomb. Please feel free to try and pull the sword from our local stone, or see if you can find your face in the stack of local vases. Perhaps the spinning Zoetrope is more your kind of illusion, or the quirky movements of our local birds. However you choose to interact, we are glad you are here!
Everwood Disc Golf course
Location: Glenwood Park
Description: This 18 hole course offers beautiful scenery throughout a variety of holes that start tight with a moderate covering of mature trees and change in relief and obstacles, finishing with long challenging open holes. The front nine, located in Glenwood Park, offers shorter holes with a mix of birdie chances with tight approaches. These holes are tree-laden rewarding accurate drives and punish wayward tee shots and approaches. Go have some fun!
Veterans Park QR Fit Trail
Location: Veterans Park
Description: This park offers over 1.7 miles of walking trails which includes QR fitness codes along the route with varying exercises. You will also find Outdoor fitness Equipment near the playground. We hope you enjoy a beautiful day of walking, running, or jogging!
Dads' Day Info
Contact
Ashley Katz
Director, University Union
Phone: 309-298-2421
Email: ae-katz@wiu.edu
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