Family Weekend Schedule
Welcome Racer Families for Family Weekend 2025 - September 5-7!
View the 2025 schedule below or download the schedule:
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Area Attractions and Events
Explore More at Tour Murray!
The Arboretum at Murray State, 300 Hickory Dr, Murray, KY
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Come take a stroll, go for a run, play on the playground, or walk your dog through these student-maintained gardens.
Downtown Farmer’s Market, Court Square, Downtown Murray
Saturday, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Shop fresh, local produce, snack on scrumptious baked goods, and pick-up arts and crafts made with care by local artisans, socialize, and spend quality time with family while learning about Murray’s friendly, inviting atmosphere. Meet the vendors and find out more information.
Central Park, Gil Hopson Drive, Murray, KY
7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Enjoy a day at Central Park! It is home to a dog park, skate park, community theatre, amphitheater, playgrounds, walking trails, picnic pavilions, baseball and softball diamonds, and more.
Land Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area
Dawn–Dusk | Bike, drive, hike, picnic, relax, swim, and watch wildlife… all for free! Learn more about Land Between the Lakes.
Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, KY
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | An environmental educational attraction, the Nature Station serves as a gateway to the 8,500-acre Nature Watch Area. You can also set out on scenic hiking trails, sunset canoe trips, kayak tours, and photo tours while you’re there.
Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, KY
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | When you visit the Golden Pond Planetarium, you will enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with a projection system which displays images on a 40-foot theater dome.
Elk and Bison Prairie, Elk & Bison Prairie Rd, Golden Pond, KY
Dawn–Dusk | Elk and bison, along with numerous other types of wildlife, roam free within this 700-acre enclosure. Travel the 3.5-mile loop in your vehicle while appreciating the prairie in fall.
Miller Memorial Golf Course, 2814 Pottertown Rd. Murray, KY
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Named as one of the best golf courses in America, Miller Memorial Golf Course is a great place to spend an afternoon in Murray.