What events are scheduled for Parents’ Weekend?
During Parents’ Weekend (which begins the Friday before Labor Day weekend), cadet parents and guests may attend an information fair and a parade, as well as briefings lead by the Superintendent to update the parents on the current status of the USAF Academy. Parents and guests are invited to attend classes with their cadets throughout the day, and fourth-class cadet parents may join their cadet for lunch at Mitchell Hall. There are also airmanship, dormitory, athletic and academic area open houses scheduled during the weekend. Guests are welcome to join their cadets at buffet meals in Mitchell Hall throughout the weekend; tickets may be purchased at the door. Typically there is a home football game scheduled on Saturday afternoon that all cadets must attend. Cadets are usually released to spend time with their parents off base following the football game and must report back to the base on Monday evening.
