Saturday, September 28

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Visit the Charles L. Hutson Greenhouse for The Mummas and Pawpaws Fall Fest. There will be fall mums and pumpkins for sale, a Master Gardeners seminar, walking tours of the Nemanick Gardens, pawpaw refreshments, food trucks, and more!

The greenhouse is located at 1039 Bertling Street. It is open to the public all year. Call (573) 651-2316 for more information.

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tours of Academic Hall Dome

The main floor of Academic Hall

Have you ever wondered how far you can see from the top of the Dome in Academic Hall? Attend one of the tours and find out. Tours end promptly at 3:00, so be sure to come early!

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Family-friendly activities, in and around the Kent Library Plaza and the University Center. Compete with or against your student in physical challenges, bingo or trivia. Visit our SEMO spirit station to create a spirit stick or don a cheek cheer to wear to the football game later in the day.

11:30 a.m. -  1 p.m.

Family Picnic with a Visit from the Vargases

Front of Kent Library Portico, Normal Street

Menu:

Entrées: Grilled Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, BBQ Glazed Chicken

Sides: Garden Salad, Mac and Cheese, Baked Beans, Corn On the Cob, Assorted Bagged Chips

Desserts: Brownies, Peach Cobbler

Drinks: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water

Cost:

SEMO Student with Meal Plan: one meal swipe

Others: $7.00/person, single trip buffet 

1 p.m.

Football tailgate in front of Houck Stadium

Kick off the football game with appearances by the Southeast Missouri State Marching Band, Sundancers, Cheerleaders, and Rowdy! Also, cheer on the football team as they stroll around the stadium in the Redhawk Walk two hours before kickoff. Personal tailgating space is available in the Wehking Alumni Center parking lots.

3 p.m.

Home Football vs Northwestern State

Houck Stadium

Come cheer on your Redhawks Football team in their brand-new stadium!

Tickets start at $17.50 for adults and $14 for youth ages (2-14)

Phone: 573-651-2113; Email: tbartels@semo.edu

Visit the SEMO Redhawks online.

The Southeast Bookstore will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.

Sunday, September 29

3 p.m.

Symphony Sampler

Cultural Arts Center - River Campus

A light-hearted introduction to the symphony, featuring student musicians from the symphony in a variety of chamber ensembles. Admission is free!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Riverfront Market

A downtown farmer's market hosted by Old Town Cape, featuring local produce and farm goods, artisan crafts, hot foods, art, and live music. The market is located at 35 S. Spanish Street.  

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A Day on the River

Hosted by the Cape County Conservation Nature Center at the Riverfront Park.

Discover what the river has to offer you! Hands-on activities will teach you the importance of the Mississippi River and surrounding wetlands. This event is fun for the entire family featuring live river animals and free boat rides on the Mississippi with Missouri Department of Conservation river scientists. Boat rides are first come, first serve. This event is located at Riverfront Park depending on river levels.