Family Weekend

Join us on September 26-27, 2025!

Join us in 2025!

We want to personally invite you to attend Harding Family Weekend in 2025! This weekend promises something for everyone and has grown into a special event that you do not want to miss! 

This is a great opportunity to bring prospective students and siblings of current students to campus and see what makes Harding so special. Check out the schedule tab for the other activities during the weekend. We look forward to seeing you and your family on campus.

Current parents are invited to the Parent Network Breakfast on Saturday morning. Complimentary tickets are required and can be reserved closer to the event.

Tickets are available at the door of each event or at hardingtickets.com. You may purchase them when you arrive. Parents, grandparents, alumni and friends, please register for Family Weekend and let us know to expect you! Registration will be available closer to Family Weekend 2025!

Additional Resources

Lodging

Campus Map

Homecoming

Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Brackett Library Book Fair in Support of Misión Para Cristo, Library Lab in the Brackett Library. Brackett Library is pleased to host an I:55 Book Fair to benefit Misión Para Cristo in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase books for a new Christian library serving both the local church and broader community in Jinotega. This initiative is part of a spring break mission trip, during which the library will be established and stocked with resources to support spiritual growth and education.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Attend Classes You are invited to attend classes with your student. Come and see what the students are learning! Has it been a while since you attended a college class? Don't miss this opportunity!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.—   Harding History House Open Explore exhibits Harding: A History Ties That Bind,  Social Clubs at Harding and Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.

1-5 p.m. — Family Weekend Central, lobby of the David B. Burks American Heritage Building. Stop by the tent to check in and let us know you are here. We’ll have printed schedules, Harding parent swag, and friendly faces ready to answer your questions. 

2-4 p.m. — ROTC Obstacle Course, Front Lawn.

4 p.m. — The Bison Quick Pitch, Mabee 101. Join us to cheer on Harding’s boldest students as they pitch their business, product, and impact ideas to a live panel of judges. You’ll be inspired by their creativity and innovation — and see who takes home cash prizes! 

5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Reynolds Center TV studio. You are invited to sit in during the broadcast.

6:00 p.m. — Harding Sponsored Night at Get Down Downtown presented by Harding Arts & Life Performance Series in conjunction with Searcy's Get Down Downtown – a Main Street Searcy Festival, featuring the Funnel Cake 5k, local vendors, kids' zone and multiple concerts. The event begins with pre-show entertainment at 6 p.m. with performances from Belles & Beaux and Harding's Thundering Herd! The Little Rock Winds will perform their "Tinseltown Tunes" show at 8 p.m.

9 p.m. — Good News Singers Concert and Devotional, Benson Auditorium outdoor steps or McInteer 150 in case of inclement weather. 

Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. — Parent Network Breakfast, Cone Chapel, David B. Burks American Heritage Bldg. Reservations required. No charge to attend. 

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History Ties that Bind , Social Clubs at Harding and Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Family Photos - available in a Harding Swing on the front lawn. $15 for two 5x7's. Other packages available.

11 a.m. — Lady Bison Soccer vs. East Central, soccer field

Lunch — You may pay at the door of the cafeteria or dine in the Student Center food court.  Food trucks available at the tailgate. 

12 - 6 p.m. — Brackett Library Book Fair in Support of Misión Para Cristo, Library Lab in the Brackett Library. Brackett Library is pleased to host an I:55 Book Fair to benefit Misión Para Cristo in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase books for a new Christian library serving both the local church and broader community in Jinotega. This initiative is part of a spring break mission trip, during which the library will be established and stocked with resources to support spiritual growth and education.

1 p.m. — Lady Bison Black and Gold softball scrimmage, softball field. Alumni are invited back for a full day of fun at the Black & Gold Scrimmage followed by our Alumni Home Run Derby.

1 p.m. — Bison Soccer vs Southern Nazarene, soccer field

1 p.m. — Lady Bison Volleyball vs Arkansas-Monticello University, Rhodes-Reeves Fieldhouse

3:30 - 6:45 p.m. — Tailgate party and Food Truck Court at Bison Park under the pecan trees in front of the Ganus Activities Complex. Enjoy yard games and more.  Something for all ages. Bring your family. For details visit harding.edu/tailgateHU.

4:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with Harding University Drumline - Cheer on the Bison football team in front of the Ganus Activity Complex

5 p.m. — Belles & Beaux Concert, Bison Park, Belles and Beaux is a 13-member vocal and instrumental band sponsored by the Department of Music at Harding University. They perform a wide variety of today's hot new songs as well as the cool hits of yesterday! 

6:25 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance, Bison Park

7 p.m. — Bison Football vs. Ouachita Baptist University, First Security Stadium.  Be on hand for a Great American Conference matchup. Wear your black and gold and cheer for the Bisons. Tickets required$10 general admission, $5 student admission on sale at hardingtickets.com.

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Family Weekend