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Whether you are a local from the Hub City area, or from outside of south Mississippi, Parent and Family Weekend is a wonderful time to connect with your student in their new home, visit campus and the Hattiesburg community, meet other Golden Eagle families and mingle with university administrators, faculty and staff.
We will be hosting our 2025 Parent and Family Weekend from during Homecoming from Friday, October 24 through Saturday, October 25. During Parent and Family Weekend, you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of family-friendly activities. More information about what the weekend has in store will be coming soon. If you plan to join us, we recommend organizing your accommodations as soon as possible.
This year, you will have the option to purchase either just a P&F Tailgate ticket, or a bundle that includes both a Tailgate ticket as well as a discounted Football ticket (Section DD on the Home Side). Student Tailgate tickets will be free, but we ask that you still include them in your purchase so that we can keep an accurate estimate for catering purposes.
- Adult Tailgate ONLY - $35
- Child Tailgate ONLY (4-12yrs old) - $25
- Adult Tailgate + Football Game Ticket - $50
- Child Tailgate + Football Game Ticket - $40
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Children's tickets do not include a t-shirt or gift bag, but still include admission to all Parent & Family Weekend events, a meal at the tailgate, and entry into the raffles and prize giveaways.
Parent and Family Tailgate fees are nonrefundable.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Parent & Family Weekend Check-In | 6pm
As you make your way to Hattiesburg for the weekend, stop by The RC Cook Union Plaza for an evening of fun! This will be an opportunity to check in with our staff for the weekend so you will leave with everything you need to prepare for our tailgate and game day!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Parent & Family Tailgate | Time TBA
Our Parent and Family Tailgate will be held prior to the Southern Miss vs. University of Louisiana-Monroe football game. We will have music, games and activities for all ages, a catered meal, periodic prize drawings, and maybe even a special guest or two!
Southern Miss vs. Louisiana-Lafayette | Time TBA
Cheer for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they take on the Warhawks!
Sunday Suggestions
Lucky Rabbit Market
The Lucky Rabbit is a 15,000 square foot variety store filled with unique finds and nostalgic treasures from long ago. Brandon and Abby Thaxton created the Lucky Rabbit in 2013. They had a small budget, but big vision. Nearly 9 years later, the store has grown to become one of Hattiesburg’s local favorite places to visit and bring the family. The unique shop boasts over-the-top displays, such as vintage arcades, old cola machines, working payphone booths, and old video game systems. Additionally, Brandon and Abby focus on fun displays that are great for photos, such as a 1978 Westfalia Volkswagen Bus, a cute vintage camper, and nostalgic TV show recreations.
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
Peer into the window of Hattiesburg's famous tiny museum! Their exhibits are ever-changing and always interesting. We hope you'll be moved to explore the side streets, back alleys, dirt roads, & nooks and crannies of Downtown Hattiesburg, as you have to find what you are looking for. We recommend following them on Facebook to learn more!
Hattiesburg Zoo
The Hattiesburg Zoo has something wild for everyone! From amazing animals to high-ropes adventures, the Zoo offers excitement for every family member.
Hattiesburg Lunch
As a premier city of the Gulf South, you can expect a variety of delicious tastes in Hattiesburg! We recommend getting out and grabbing a bite to eat before you head home. Our staff will certainly have some recommendations if you need them, and Visit Hattiesburg has a list of all of our options for you to browse.
Accommodations
If you are looking for accommodations for the weekend, you are in luck! Visit Hattiesburg offers a robust list of options ranging from hotels to campgrounds. Be sure to ask if they offer a USM rate, as some hotels may offer discounts!