5:30am-8:00pm
Join your student for some fun recreation time! The Student Recreation Center is open
all day with free access to families of Southeast students.
5:30am-7:00am , 11:00am-1:00pm, and 4:00pm-8:00pm
The pool, located in the Student Recreation Center, is open for free swim. This includes
the climbing wall, zip line and hot tub ! Access is free to all Southeast students
and their families.
9:00am-5:00pm
Visit the greenhouse for its annual Fall Mum Sale. In addition, you will find a variety
of annuals and perrenials. Charles L. Hutson Greenhouse
10:00am-2:00pm
Tours – Charles Nemanick Alternative Agriculture Garden, which is the gardens and
trails that surround the Charles L. Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse
5:00pm-8:00pm
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity,
the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL), and Rust Media present Food Truck Friday
at 301 Broadway (parking lot behind Rust Media).
5:00pm-6:00pm
Ice Cream Social at International Village (1025 N. Sprigg St.). Everyone is welcome
to check out the new International Village, inaugurated in April 2019, for free ice
cream while mingling with international students from all over the globe.
6:00pm-8:00pm
Ornament Painting with Addieville Creations -- Catapult Creative House
Participants can paint Southeast Missouri State University themed ornaments.
6:30pm
SEMO Soccer vs Belmont; Houck Stadium; Cheer on the Redhawks Soccer team - student
admission is free with their valid Redhawks ID.
6:30pm
Jaime Marvin at Tunes at Twilight, Ivers Square Downtown Cape, for more information,
http://www.downtowncapegirardeau.com/tunes-at-twilight/ Free event!
8:00am-1:00pm
Starbucks is open in the University Center, 3rd floor.
8:00am-12:00pm
Cape Riverfront Market – 35 S. Spanish St. Downtown; Everything at the Cape Riverfront
Market is locally grown and crafted, and people come from across Southeast Missouri
to shop the stands. Find your fresh produce, darling wildflowers, crafts for your
home, organic body products, and so much more.
Community event, for more information http://www.downtowncapegirardeau.com/cape-riverfront-market/ - Musicians at the Market will be Southeast Missouri State University's own Steel Drum Band!
9:00am
Patriot Day Freedom 5K—Show Me Center
In remembrance of Patriot Day (9/11), the Office of Military and Veterans Services
and the Student Veterans Organization will host the 5K. Check-in/registration begins
at 9 am and the event begins at 10 am. Participants can register at http://www.runreg.com/patriot-day-freedom-5k. Advanced tickets are $12 and day of the event $15. This event is pet-friendly and
family-friendly. All proceeds go to local veteran service organizations.
9:00am-12:00pm
Visit the greenhouse for its annual Fall Mum Sale. In addition, you will find a variety
of annuals and perrenials. Charles L. Hutson Greenhouse.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Show Me Gold for some fun, snacks, and games while meeting members of the Show
Me Gold program.
9:00am-4:00pm
Day on the River Event – Downtown at the Riverfront Park; including boat rides.
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 led by
our river research experts. Boat rides take place throughout the day with the last
boat leaving at 3:30 pm. This event is located at Riverfront Park depending on river
levels. Youth and adult groups welcome.
Community event, for more information https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/cape-girardeau-conservation-nature-center
No registration required (all ages).
9:30-10:30am
Breakfast with President Vargas, Front of Kent Library Portico, Normal Street (Rain
Location is South Dining Room located in the University Center.) Join President Vargas
for a complimentary continental breakfast.
10:00am-12:00pm
Tours of Academic Hall Dome, 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.
10:00am-8:00pm
Join your student for some fun recreation time! The Student Recreation Center is open
all day with free access to families of Southeast students.
9:00am-3:00pm
Southeast Bookstore will be open so stop by to pick up your Redhawk Gear!
10:00am
River Campus Shuttles will run down to the River Campus all day for free; front of
Kent Library
(Runs approximately every 30 minutes.)
10:00am
Athletics will have football tickets for sale in the University Center, 3rd floor;
check out their table
10:00am-1:00pm Family Festivities, University Center
Enjoy DJ - David Creech of Diamond Sound
Balloon Twisting and Face Painting; Sponsored by Student Activities Council
https://everythingbutthemime.com/act/lester-and-body-art-by-susan/
Kent Library will be hosting various activities
Walking maps of campus – pick one up at the Information Tent
Disc Golf, pick up discs and score cards at the Information Tent to enjoy at Capaha
Park
Popcorn and cotton candy
Photo Booth including a visit from Rowdy
Conservation Department will be on campus to share the resources of its Nature Center
and share one of its snakes with u!.
Family Trivia-Put your team together and show us your trivia skills!
Minute to Win it Game-Challenge your parent or grandparent to a quick challenge of
skill and speed
Build your own Redhawk pillow! We have the supplies, come prepared to stuff!
11:00am & 1:00pm
Bus Tours of the Main Campus, River Campus and downtown area lasting approximately
45 minutes. Sign up at the information tent near the University Center.
11:00am
Football Tailgate in front of Houck Stadium.
Kick-off the 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 traditional Redhawks Walk. Personal tailgating space is available in the Wehking Alumni Center parking lots. Please see www.gosoutheast.com/parking for a map of game day parking lots.
12:00pm-5:00pm
The pool, located in the Student Recreation Center, is open for free swim. This includes
the climbing wall, zip line and hot tub! Access is free to all Southeast students
and their families.
1:00pm
Football Game vs. West Virginia State, Houck Stadium
Come cheer on your Redhawks Football team! Student admission is free with valid Redhawks ID.
Tickets range from $11-$20
Phone: 573-651-2113; Email: tickets@semo.edu
http://gosoutheast.com/
6:30 pm
Hauned Tours--Meet downtown in front of Art Van furniture at the Boardman Pavilion.
Are you looking for some fun and adventure this Halloween? Follow the lantern of your
costumed guide through downtown and let the darkness of the past envelop you. Cape
Girardeau’s historic downtown is full of “true” tales of ghosts and memorable characters.
Reserve your space today: https://reg126.imperisoft.com/semoContinuingEd/ProgramDetail/3431313031/Registration.aspx
7:00pm-11:00pm
Come and enjoy live music at Dogwood Social House. The featured band for the evening
is johnnyhenry. Johnny is currently the House Band for the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
VIP Club in St. Louis, is the in-house musical entertainment for Purina Farms private
corporate events, and performs often for many Mardi Gras Inc. and Edward Jones events.
Dogwood Social House is located at 80 South Plaza Way. Dogwood is an all ages venue
featuring games, food and entertainment. Learn more at http://dogwoodsocialhouse.com/
11:00am
Mass on the Terraces, Academic Terraces; Celebrate Family Weekend with a Catholic
Mass on the Terraces, sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry.
Noon-11:00pm
Join your student for some fun recreation time! The Student Recreation Center is open
all day with free access to families of Southeast students.
12:00pm-5:00pm
The pool, located in the Student Recreation Center, is open for free swim. This includes
the climbing wall, zip line, and hot tub! Access is free to all Southeast students
and their families.
2:00pm
SEMO Soccer vs Eastern Illinois; Houck Stadium; Cheer on the Redhawks Soccer team
- student admission is free with their valid Redhawks ID.
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