Check-in for the weekend

Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Innovation Lab 117

Missouri S&T Protoplex Tours

Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Missouri S&T Protoplex
Tour length: 30 minutes

Tour Missouri S&T’s Protoplex and get a closer look at the university’s advanced manufacturing research and innovation. Tours are offered in 30-minute time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Protoplex tour.

Experimental Mine Tours

Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Missouri S&T Experimental Mine
Tour length: 1 hour

Go underground at Missouri S&T’s Experimental Mine and get a firsthand look at a unique facility used for education, research and hands-on learning. Tours are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. **THIS TOUR REQUIRES CLOSED-TOED SHOES. Reserve an Experimental Mine tour

Green Roof and Water Treatment Demonstrations

Time: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Butler-Carlton Hall
Tour length: 1 hour

See sustainability and environmental engineering in action during demonstrations of Missouri S&T’s green roof and water treatment systems. Demonstrations are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Green Roof and Water Treatment demonstration.

Mineral Museum Tours

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Missouri S&T Mineral Museum, McNutt Hall
Tour length: 1 hour

Explore Missouri S&T’s Mineral Museum and discover its collection of minerals, rocks and geological specimens. Tours are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Mineral Museum tour.

Simply Three

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
Location: Leach Theatre

Experience Simply Three, a powerhouse instrumental trio redefining classical crossover with cinematic flair, genre-bending creativity and high-energy performances. Family Weekend guests can use discount code SIMPLYFAMILY15 when purchasing tickets to receive the Family Weekend discount. Purchase your tickets!

Check-in for the weekend

Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Welcome Center Ballroom

Family & Friends Weekend Welcome Breakfast & Resource Fair

Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Welcome Center Ballroom

Start your Saturday with a hot breakfast featuring eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruit, pastries, coffee and juice. After breakfast, visit the Family Resource Fair (free & does not require breakfast tickets) in the atrium to connect with campus resources, make a card and pick up some S&T swag.

Breakfast registration is separate from general Family & Friends Weekend registration. Be sure to register for both if you plan to attend the full weekend. Register for the Welcome Breakfast

Mineral Museum Tours

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Missouri S&T Mineral Museum, McNutt Hall
Tour length: 1 hour

Explore Missouri S&T’s Mineral Museum and discover its collection of minerals, rocks and geological specimens. Tours are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Mineral Museum tour

Nuclear Reactor Tours

Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Missouri S&T Nuclear Reactor
Tour length: 30 minutes

Get an inside look at Missouri S&T’s nuclear reactor and learn more about the facility and its role in education and research. Tours are offered in 30-minute time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Nuclear Reactor tour

Green Roof and Water Treatment Demonstrations

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Missouri S&T, Butler-Carlton Hall
Tour length: 1 hour

See sustainability and environmental engineering in action during demonstrations of Missouri S&T’s green roof and water treatment systems. Demonstrations are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Green Roof and Water Treatment demonstration

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Missouri S&T Hot Glass Shop, Fulton Hall
Demonstration length: 1 hour

Watch glassblowing in action at Missouri S&T’s Hot Glass Shop. See how molten glass is shaped and transformed while learning more about the techniques and materials behind the process. Demonstrations are offered in one-hour time slots, and advance registration is required. Reserve a Glassblowing demonstration

Women’s Volleyball vs. Maryville

Time: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Gale Bullman Building

Cheer on the Missouri S&T Miners as women’s volleyball takes on Maryville University. Add some Miner spirit to your Family & Friends Weekend and support S&T athletics.

Family Tailgate

Time: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Allgood-Bailey Stadium

Get ready for kickoff at the Family Tailgate and enjoy snacks & drinks. Spend time with your Miner and fellow S&T families while enjoying the game-day atmosphere before the Miners take the field.

Football vs. Southwest Baptist

Time: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Allgood-Bailey Stadium

Wrap up your Family & Friends Weekend Saturday by cheering on Missouri S&T football as the Miners take on Southwest Baptist University at Allgood-Bailey Stadium.

Breakfast in TJ | Hosted by Dining Services

Details coming soon.

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
Location: Downtown Rolla

Experience cultures from around the world at the 17th annual Celebration of Nations. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a multicultural parade, followed by a festival in the downtown festival lot featuring international food, live entertainment, merchandise and free activities for the whole family.

The 2026 theme is “Get Your Global Kicks on Route 66.” Celebration of Nations is presented by Missouri S&T and the City of Rolla. Learn more!