Family Weekend

The dates for are set for Family Weekend 2025. Mark your calendars for October 10-12, 2025. More detailed information will be communicated as we approach the fall. See last year’s schedule for a taste of what’s to come. We look forward to gathering with students and families!

Family Weekend is for everyone! Events are open to all Butler students and their families. Students, please join us for activities. You can come by yourself, with your friends, or make a plan for your family to participate with you.

We look forward to celebrating together at Family Weekend! The following are a few pieces of general information.

Events are open to all Butler students and their families. Student can join by themselves or make a plan for family to participate with them.
All families and students will receive registration information via email when registration opens.
Need to book a hotel for your Family Weekend trip? Check out the Butler Hotel Partners website for discounted hotel rates.

Questions can be directed to parent@butler.edu or by calling the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 317-940-8648. Go Dawgs!

Please check this schedule for the most up-to-date events!

Friday, September 27, 2024

2:00 – 4:30 PM	The Nutcracker Rehearsal Viewing	Lily Hall Rooms 020, 075, 077, 310, and 319 (Map)	Butler University Department of Dance is preparing for their winter showing of the Nutcracker. Stop by and observe as the Department of Dance rehearses for the Nutcracker. No registration necessary.
2:00 – 5:00 PM	Department of Theatre Reception	Lilly Hall Studio Theatre Lobby (Map)	Join the Department of Theatre for light refreshments and take the opportunity to peek in the Studio Theatre to view technical work with lighting for the upcoming production of THEY DON’T PAY? WE WON’T PAY! By Dario Fo which will open on Wed Oct 9th. No registration necessary.
3:00 – 4:00 PM	Jummah Prayer	South Campus Main Building, Room 001M (Map )	Join the Muslim Student Association (MSA) for Jummah Prayer. MSA members will be located at the entrance of the building to help locate the room. Please email Zayd Almaya (zalmaya@butler.edu) to register.
3:30 – 6:30 PM	Family Weekend Registration & Information Table	Atherton Union, South Entrance (just inside from the Bulldog Statue) (Map)	Come to the Family Weekend Registration & Information table to receive pre-registered items and ask any questions.
4:00 – 6:00 PM	Family Weekend Welcome Reception	Atherton Union, Reilly Room (Map)	Meet with Butler faculty, staff, and administrators as we welcome you to Butler! Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Registration on Family Weekend registration form required. $15/person.
4:45 – 6:30 PM	Marching Band Practice	West Campus practice field (Map)	Come watch the marching band rehearse before their performance on Saturday! Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner, and maybe some ear plugs. We’d love to have you! No registration necessary.
5:00 – 6:30 PM	Lacy School of Business (LSB) Family Weekend Reception featuring Career & Professional Services	Dugan Hall Atrium (Map)	Join the Lacy School of Business for a reception featuring opportunities to mingle with the Career and Professional Success Team, LSB Faculty, and LSB Staff. There are also opportunities to take a tour of Dugan Hall and learn more about how the Career Development Program can take your students from the classroom to the boardroom! Light Appetizers and Beverages will be served. No registration necessary.
5:30 – 7:30 PM	Hillel Shabbat Dinner and Service	Location will be communicated once registered	Join Butler Hillel for Shabbat Services with dinner to follow Please email Lisa Frank (lbfrank@butler.edu) to register for the dinner and location details.
6:00 – 8:00 PM	S’mores with Sigma	Fairview House, Fire Pits Rain location: Efroymson Diversity Center (Map)	Come join the ladies of the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc for a night of delicious smores, community, and music during our Annual S’mores with Sigma event! This is a time to relax and enjoy one another’s company as well as learn more about Alpha Chapter! No registration is necessary. If you have any questions, please email info@alphachapter1922.org.
7:00 – 9:00 PM	Butler Volleyball v. Virginia DePaul	Hinkle Fieldhouse	Watch the Butler University volleyball team compete against DePaul University. Tickets can be purchased on the Butler volleyball website.
7:30 & 8:30 PM	Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Tours	Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium	Come to the Holcomb Observatory for planetarium tours beginning at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM followed by a telescope viewings of Saturn and the Moon, weather permitting. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Admission is $5 for children and students under 18 years old and $8 for adults. Cash or credit is accepted at the door. Butler students are admitted at no charge with their Butler University ID. *No registration is necessary on the Family Weekend registration form.
8:00 – 11:00 PM	Baile Night	Robertson Hall, Johnson Board Room	LSU’s Baile Night will be an event that will consist of dancing and a variety of music in Latino culture played by a live DJ. Students will have the opportunity to socialize and have a fun night while experiencing what Latino culture has to offer. Snacks will also be provided. No registration required.
8:30 – 10:00 PM	Trivia Night	Atherton Union, Reilly Room (Map)	Come showcase your inner nerd at Trivia Night! Make a team to win some prizes. Light snacks provided. Co-sponsored with University Program Council. Registration on Family Weekend registration form required to secure your spot. $2/person (Butler students are free.)

Please check this schedule for the most up-to-date events! Register for events here.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Family Weekend Registration & Information Table	Atherton Union, South Entrance (just inside from the Bulldog Statue) (Map)	Come to the Family Weekend Information table to receive pre-registered items and ask any questions.
9:00 – 10:00 AM	Bagels and our Bulldog! – Mascot Class	Atherton Union, Reilly Room (Map)	Join Butler Blue IV and Evan Krauss to take a class about our Butler Mascot program. Blue will be available for photos at this event. Registration on Family Weekend registration form required. $5/person. Proceeds from this event will support the live mascot program.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Brunch	Atherton Union, A-Town Café	Join Butler University faculty, staff, administrators and Family Council members at the Family Weekend Brunch. Butler Blue will also join for photos! Registration necessary. Participation will be staggered in seatings at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM. Payment will be accepted at the door by credit card for those without a Butler University meal plan.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	The Nutcracker Rehearsal Viewing	Lilly Hall Rooms: 020, 075, 077, 310, and 319 (Map)	Butler University Department of Dance is preparing for their winter showing of the Nutcracker. Stop by and observe as the Department of Dance rehearses for the Nutcracker. No registration necessary.
10:00 – 11:00 AM	Build Your Own Bulldog – Session 1	Fairview House: Community Room (Map)	Build your very own stuffed bulldog, decorate a t-shirt, and make some memories! Registration on Family Weekend registration form required. $20/bulldog. Registration required.
10:00 – 11:00 AM	Archives Tour	Irwin Library (Map)	Join Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives on the 3rd floor of the Irwin Library for a peek inside what treasures are hidden in plain sight right here at Butler. The Ovid Butler letter book, The Collegian student newspaper dating back to 1886, an 1860 Chinese calligraphy scroll, and more will be available for viewing during this tour. No registration necessary. **Please plan to arrive at the library main entrance promptly at or before 10:00 AM. The tour will start prior to the opening of the library though a staff member will be able to let you in at this time.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	“Taste of Butler” with Butler Dining	Grassy space east of Starbucks Patio (north end of Atherton Union) (Map) In case of inclement weather, this event will take place in the lobby of Irwin Library.	Butler Dining invites you to join them in the grassy, open space outside Starbucks from 10:00-12:00 PM for a Taste of Butler. Immediately following, Bon Appetit leaders will conduct a behind-the-scenes tour of the Marketplace at Atherton Union where you can visit our kitchen, ask questions about our food preparation and options, and receive a voucher for a free meal this weekend. Parents and students interested in joining Bon Appetit leaders for the kitchen tours should meet at the south entrance of the café in Atherton at 11:00 AM. No registration necessary.
10:00 – 11:00 AM	Cultural Diversity Drum Circle Basket Balancing Race	Star Fountain (Map) Rain Location: A-Town Market Auxiliary Room (Lower Level of Atherton Union)	Join us at Star Fountain for the Indianapolis Cultural Diversity Drum Circle’s Basket Balancing Race and support girls education in Uganda. Watch as student teams compete to run balancing baskets on their heads and try with your friends and family! No registration necessary.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Family Weekend Spirit Zone	Health & Recreation Center (HRC) lawn (Map) Rain location: Inside the Health & Recreation Center (HRC) (Map)	Families can pick up spirit beads, boom sticks, pom poms and other cheer wear for the Butler Football Game. There will be lawn games, fall treats, a photo opportunity and other family fun items! No registration necessary.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Service Project: Dog Toys	Atherton Union, Reilly Room (Map)	Join the Community Engagement Program Council for a fun morning of service in the Reilly Room which is in Atherton Union. Bring your family and friends to make dog toys that will be donated to Paws and Think. This is a come and go event, so stop by anytime!
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Butler Men’s Basketball Open Practice	Hinkle Fieldhouse	The men’s basketball program will open their practice and welcome fans to Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday morning with a scheduled conclusion at approximately noon. Event website. No registration required.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Build Your Own Bulldog – Session 2	Fairview House: Community Room (Map)	Build your very own stuffed bulldog, decorate a t-shirt, and make some memories! Registration on Family Weekend registration form required. Cost: $20/bulldog. Registration required.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Latinx Alumni Association Family Tailgate: Almuerzo de Familias	Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot (Map)	Join the Latinx Alumni Association for a Almuerzo de Familias to bring our families together through food, music, and community! No registration necessary.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Delt Dunk 2024	4340 Haughey Ave (near South Campus)	Delta Tau Delta will be hosting its annual philanthropic event, a 3v3 basketball tournament which raises money to support the Robert Packard Foundation for ALS Research. Along with the tournament, there will be food available from Chick-fil-A as well as raffle prizes, appearances from Butler basketball players, and more! If you are interested in participating in the event or are looking for more information feel free to check out @butlerdelts on Instagram.
2:00 – 4:00 PM	Black Student Union (BSU) “Family Reunion” Luncheon	Robertson Hall, Johnson Board Room (Map)	Join Butler BSU for a celebration of family and community, and connect with us to learn more about how BSU serves the Black community at Butler! RSVP Necessary. BSU Family Reunion flier Registration Link
1:00 – 4:00 PM	Butler Football v. Virginia University of Lynchburg	Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl (Map)	Watch the Butler University football team battle it out against Virginia University of Lynchburg. The Butler Football website has ticket purchase information. If looking to purchase a single game parking pass, please call the Ticket Office at 317-940-3647.
1:00 – 11:00 PM	Esports Park Open	Butler Esports Park (Map)	Looking for a fun family outing? Head over to Butler Esports Park this Saturday and Sunday for a free weekend of PC, console, and board games! Enjoy the games in the Esports Park—current students can get in with their membership, or you can buy one on-site for $25 per semester.
4:00 – 6:00 PM	Yard Games	Atherton Mall (Map) Rain location: Fairview House Community Room (Map)	Families and students are welcomed to play an assortment of games out on Atherton Mall, right at the heart of campus. Register ahead of time on the Family Weekend registration form if you wish to participate in a cornhole competition! Event co-sponsored by University Program Council.
4:00 – 5:00 PM	BUDM Hour of Hope	Atherton Union, Reilly Room / Outdoor Steps	$15/ticket. RSVP on the H(OUR) BUDM Registration form. (Children 12 & under are free!) Join Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM) for an interactive banquet where you can experience an hour of Butler University Dance Marathon. Throughout the event you will experience first-hand what Butler University Dance Marathon is, what we do, and who we stand for. Your ticket will include access to a silent auction and an array of appetizer food options. From Morale dances to guest speakers and minute-to-win-it games, you won’t want to miss this BUDM Experience, all for the children at Riley! We hope you will join us in the movement to advocate for Riley Hospital for Children. Dress is casual or Butler Spirit Wear! Registration necessary.
7:30 & 8:30 PM	Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Tours	Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium	Come to the Holcomb Observatory for planetarium tours beginning at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM followed by a telescope viewings of Saturn and the Moon, weather permitting. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Admission is $5 for children and students under 18 years old and $8 for adults. Cash or credit is accepted at the door. Butler students are admitted at no charge with their Butler University ID. *No registration is necessary on the Family Weekend registration form.
8:00 – 11:00 PM Doors at 8:00 PM Movie start time at 8:30 PM	Hoosiers in Hinkle	Hinkle Fieldhouse (Map)	Join us for a viewing of the iconic sports movie Hoosiers. Relive the classic basketball movie, watching the movie in the same location as much of the movie itself. Registration on Family Weekend registration form required. $5/person.

Please check this schedule for the most up-to-date events! Register for events here.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

On-site registration opens at 8:00 AM Race at 9:00 – 10:00 AM	PHIVE KAO (5K Run)	Run starts in front of the Butler University Health and Recreation Complex (HRC). Free parking in the Hinkle Fieldhouse and HRC parking lot.	Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi will be hosting a “Phive KAO” 5k run philanthropy event for Kid’s Voice of Indiana. $15/ticket $30/ticket and commemorative race shirt Register here. Route map.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Archives Tour	Irwin Library (Map)	Join Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives on the 3rd floor of the Irwin Library for a peek inside what treasures are hidden in plain sight right here at Butler. The Ovid Butler letter book, The Collegian student newspaper dating back to 1886, an 1860 Chinese calligraphy scroll, and more will be available for viewing during this tour. No registration necessary. **Please plan to arrive at the library main entrance promptly at or before 11:00 AM. The tour will start prior to the opening of the library though a staff member will be able to let you in at this time.
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Catholic Mass	Atherton Union, Reilly Room (Map)	Join the Butler Catholic Community for Catholic Mass. No registration necessary.
12:30 – 1:30 PM	Fraternity and Sorority Life – Student Leadership Panel	Fairview Community Room (Map)	Learn more about our social fraternity and sorority community from student leaders. We will have a panel of chapter presidents and organization leaders sharing how joining their chapter positively impacted their Butler experience. Join us for personal stories and memories prior to heading to chapter house tours or the Cultural Greek Open House! No registration necessary.
1:00 – 3:00 PM	Fraternity and Sorority House Tours and Cultural Greek Open House	Cultural Greek Open House in the Irvington Community Room (Map) Chapter Tours Map available at Bulldog statue outside of Atherton Union (Map)	Visit Butler’s social fraternities and sororities to learn more about organizations, their philanthropic work, and how to join. Designated locations and chapter houses will be open and offering tours and information by their members. Learn more about our community by visiting the Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Staff and organizational leadership will be available outside of Atherton Union with maps detailing designated locations to meet our chapters. Map of the house tours
1:00 – 8:00 PM	Butler Esports Park Open	Butler Esports Park (Map)	Looking for a fun family outing? Head over to Butler Esports Park this Saturday and Sunday for a free weekend of PC, console, and board games! Enjoy the games in the Esports Park—current students can get in with their membership, or you can buy one on-site for $25 per semester.

The following includes the Butler Bookstore, Spirit Shop, and Butler Dining options available over Family Weekend.

Friday, September 27, 2024

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Starbucks is open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Stop by Butler’s Starbucks location for a coffee pick-me-up or yummy pastry.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Butler University Bookstore open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Head to the Butler University Bookstore for BU apparel, books, school supplies, and more.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	Spirit Shop open	Hinkle Fieldhouse, inside Gate 4 (Map)	Head to the Butler Spirit Shop for BU apparel, swag, and more.
Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Continental Service 2:00 – 4:30 PM Dinner 4:30 – 8:30 PM	A-Town Café Open	Atherton Union, South entrance (Map)	An all you care to eat meal location, serving a variety of meals.
6:00 – 9:30 PM (/end of volleyball game, for ticketed fans)	Spirit Shop open	Hinkle Fieldhouse, inside Gate 4 (Map)	Head to the Butler Spirit Shop for BU apparel, swag, and more.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Starbucks is open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Stop by Butler’s Starbucks location for a coffee pick-me-up or yummy pastry.
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Brunch	Atherton Union, A-Town Café (Map)	Join Butler University faculty, staff, administrators and Family Council members at the Family Weekend Brunch. Butler Blue will also join for photos! Registration necessary. Participation will be staggered in seatings at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM. Payment will be accepted at the door by credit card for those without a Butler University meal plan.
Brunch 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (see above) Continental Service 2:00 – 4:30 PM Dinner 4:30 – 8:30 PM	A-Town Café is open	Atherton Union, South entrance (Map)	An all you care to eat meal location, serving a variety of meals.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Butler University Bookstore open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Head to the Butler University Bookstore for BU apparel, books, school supplies, and more.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	“Taste of Butler” with Butler Dining	Next to the Starbucks Patio (Map) Inclement weather location: Outside Irwin Library (Map)	Butler Dining invites you to join them in the grassy, open space outside Starbucks from 10:00-12:00 PM for a Taste of Butler. Immediately following, Bon Appetit leaders will conduct a behind-the-scenes tour of the Marketplace at Atherton Union where you can visit our kitchen, ask questions about our food preparation and options, and receive a voucher for a free meal this weekend. Parents and students interested in joining Bon Appetit leaders for the kitchen tours should meet at the south entrance of the café in Atherton at 11:00 AM. No registration necessary.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	A-Town Market is open	Atherton Union, ground floor (Map)	A-Town Market is open for retail and hot-and-ready food.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (/end of football game)	Spirit Shop open	Hinkle Fieldhouse, inside Gate 4 (Map)	Head to the Butler Spirit Shop for BU apparel, swag, and more.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Starbucks is open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Stop by Butler’s Starbucks location for a coffee pick-me-up or yummy pastry.
Brunch 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Continental Service 2:00 – 4:30 PM Dinner 4:30 – 8:30 PM	A-Town Café is open	Atherton Union, South entrance (Map)	An all you care to eat meal location, serving a variety of meals.
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM	A-Town Market is open	Atherton Union, ground floor (Map)	A-Town Market is open for retail and hot-and-ready food.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Butler University Bookstore open	Atherton Union, North entrance (Map)	Head to the Butler University Bookstore for BU apparel, books, school supplies, and more.

Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, On & Off Campus

Daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM	Butler University Pickle Ball courts open	North of Sellick Bowl, Tennis Bowl parking lot (Map)	Butler University has fresh Pickle Ball courts that are open to those with a Butler ID. Families are welcome to join their students for a match! To access the courts, students should bring their Butler ID to gain access to one of the four courts via a Butler ID card reader. The courts are north of the Sellick Bowl and hours run from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM with lights in the evening. If the courts are full, participants can “drop-in” to make it known they will be rotating in. If the courts are not full, participants can use whichever court they would like. Paddles and balls will be available for check-out at the HRC control desk with a Butler University ID is needed.
Anytime	Butler University Ecotherapy Trails	See website for trails	Ecotherapy is a mental health practice that involves engagement with the natural environment to work through mental health challenges and increase wellness. You can try ecotherapy right here on campus! Use Ecotherapy Trails, either Route 1 or Route 2 to get you started.
Sunrise – Sunset website for specific hours	The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at Newfields	1850 W. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46228 (Map)	This nearby nature park is perfect to experience nature and art. There is no charge for this nature park.
September: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM	Eagle Creek Park	7840 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254 (Map)	Eagle Creek Park is a large park with a marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more. Eagle Creek Park: Eagle Creek Park homepage Eagle Creek Park Membership page Vendors in the park: Eagle Creek Park Outfitters (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and boat rentals)Go Ape! (adventure, high ropes, ziplining)Eagle Creek Golf Course

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Butler Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) Series: Ellen Larson, Art Historian (7:30 PM, on campus)
The Thorn at Clowes Memorial Hall (7:00 PM, on campus)
Free Community Movie Series: Back to the Future (7:00 PM, on campus)
MonoNeon Indy Jazz Fest Sunset Series (7:00 PM)
An Evening With Steven Curtis Chapman (7:00 PM)
Yacht Rock Revue (8:00 PM)

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Etta May comedy show (8:00 PM, on campus)
The Thorn at Clowes Memorial Hall (1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, on campus)
Crown Hill Cemetery Tour (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
Indy Jazz Fest
St. Jude Walk Run (event area opens at 8:00 AM)
International Food Festival (12:00 – 8:00 PM)
Indy Eleven Soccer vs. The Miami FC (7:00 PM)
- 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 28th at Carroll Stadium
- Join for a fun night at Michael A. Carroll Stadium to an Indy Eleven Soccer match!
- This is a special discounted offer extended to Butler University’s Students and Families for Family Weekend! Check out the flier for a QR Code and click or go straight to purchase tickets.
- Flier for event (with QR code)
- Purchase tickets here
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra – Opening Night Gala: Viva Italia! (5:30 PM)
Architects concert (7:00 PM)
40th Circle City Classic HBCU Football Game (3:00 PM)
Damien Escobar: Victory Lap Tour (8:00 PM)

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Rams (1:00 PM)
Freddy Jones Band concert (7:00 PM, on campus)
The Girl Lay Lay: The Growing Pains Tour (7:00 PM, on campus)
A Live Conversation With Helen Hunt Following a Screening of Twister (7:30 PM)
Levitt Vibe Indianapolis Music Series (12:00 – 3:00 PM)
Newfields Harvest Nights

Take a photo with the _NDY sign
The AMP at 16 Tech
Connor Prairie
Eiteljorg Museum
- Quest for the West
The Garage Food Hall
Indiana History Center
Indianapolis Children’s Museum
The Indianapolis City Market
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Save $15 when you book today
- Use promo code: PUTNAM15
- To use the Promo Code: Select your performance, enter the code in the box in the top right corner of the page, then add seats to cart.
Indiana State Museum
- Over Family Weekend, Butler families will receive a reduced ticket price of $17 per adult, $15 per senior (60+) and $11 per child ages 3 – 17 years.
- To receive the discounted price, inform the visitor services agent that you are visiting with Butler Family Weekend to receive the discounted price.
- Additionally, Butler families can bring their parking ticket in from the garage to validate parking for $4.
Indianapolis ZooBoo
- Check out Indianapolis ZooBoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore!
- Click here for link for special offer ticket prices!
  - Select ticket quantity, click Add To Cart
  - Check your order and then click Checkout
  - There will be a donation page next. Click No Thanks or Donate Now
  - Enter payment and billing information. Click Make Payment
  - You will then see a receipt page and receive your tickets by email.
NCAA Hall of Champions
Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art
- General website
- Event List
- Tickets
- The nearby Newfields is partnering with the Office of New Student & Family Programs to offer a discount code (BUTLERFW) for reduced admission to the museum and grounds during Family Weekend.
- Newfields includes a Museum of Art, Gardens, and Nature Park and is a 5 minute drive from campus at 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (Map).
Tuttle Orchards

Indiana State Museum
- Over Family Weekend, Butler families will receive a reduced ticket price of $17 per adult, $15 per senior (60+) and $11 per child ages 3 – 17 years.
- To receive the discounted price, inform the visitor services agent that you are visiting with Butler Family Weekend to receive the discounted price.
- Additionally, Butler families can bring their parking ticket in from the garage to validate parking for $4.
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Save $15 when you book today
- Use promo code: PUTNAM15
- To use the Promo Code: Select your performance, enter the code in the box in the top right corner of the page, then add seats to cart.
Indianapolis ZooBoo
- Check out Indianapolis ZooBoo for Halloween activities, amazing animals and pumpkins galore!
- Click here for link for special offer ticket prices!
  - Select ticket quantity, click Add To Cart
  - Check your order and then click Checkout
  - There will be a donation page next. Click No Thanks or Donate Now
  - Enter payment and billing information. Click Make Payment
  - You will then see a receipt page and receive your tickets by email.
Indy Eleven Soccer Game
- 7:00 PM, Saturday, September 28th at Carroll Stadium
- Join for a fun night at Michael A. Carroll Stadium to an Indy Eleven Soccer match!
- This is a special discounted offer extended to Butler University’s Students and Families for Family Weekend! Check out the flier for a QR Code and click or go straight to purchase tickets.
- Flier for event (with QR code)
- Purchase tickets here
Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art
- General website
- Event List
- Tickets
- The nearby Newfields is partnering with the Office of New Student & Family Programs to offer a discount code (BUTLERFW) for reduced admission to the museum and grounds during Family Weekend.
- Newfields includes a Museum of Art, Gardens, and Nature Park and is a 5 minute drive from campus at 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (Map).

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