Family Day

Plan your visit

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Washburn Ichabod Mascot with a boy

Family Weekend 2018

September 21-23

Help cheer on the Ichabods to a win against University of Central Missouri!

Tickets to the football game are available at wutickets.com. 

Join the Washburn community for games and activities on the lawn

With games, inflatables, music, tailgating, food, and more, there's something for everyone!

Get your Washburn spirit gear at the Ichabod Shop

Join Mabee Library for kids' activities and the First-Year Experience Open House

Visit the ArtLab to show your WU Colors

Siblings Day - Friday, Sept. 21

Family Day Information for Visitors

Hotel accommodations

The Capitol Plaza Hotel Topeka has extended a discount offer of $84 per room per night to Washburn University students’ family members. Call 785-431-7200 to make your reservation and let them know you’re in town for Washburn University’s Family Day. Visit capitolplazahoteltopeka.com for information about the hotel.

Purchase football tickets

Go to www.wutickets.com or call 785.670.2637 for ticket information and purchases.

Directions to Washburn University

Click here to access a campus map, road map, and driving directions.

What else is there to do in Topeka?
Check out Visit Topeka for more ideas of amenities and things to do in Topeka.
Washburn Ichabods football Helmet

Past Families of the Year

2016- Edelman/Rebant family, Topeka2015- Escandon family, Parker, CO2014 - Fry family, Topeka2013 - Harry family, Topeka2012 - Cassandra Blackwell Routh family, Topeka2011 - Robin Greiner family, Leavenworth2010 - Matt Wilper family, Garnet2009 - Whitney Walter family, Topeka2008 - Megan Maes family, Lyons2007 - Caleb Reid family, Berryton2006 - Brandon Holloman family, Topeka2005 - Shellie Parton family, Topeka2004 - Brook Hoytal family, Topeka2003 - Dennis Bohm family