In addition to the Family Weekend fun that comes with your registration, take a look at all these opportunities you can add to your plans for the weekend!
Go to a Helluva Block Party:
- GT Athletics hosts a free, pre-game block party with live music, concessions, food trucks, and Yellow Jacket Alley, where we cheer the team as they enter the stadium. The party is on North Avenue, so it will be easy to go to the Family Weekend Tailgate Experience on Tech Green, too! Visit the HBP website for more information (the HBP page will be updated with 9/20 information after the 9/13 event is over.)
Purchase Family Weekend football tickets from Georgia Tech Athletics:
- Visit the Family Weekend Football post for details and the ticketing link.
Purchase Family Weekend T-shirts:
- Commemorative Family Weekend T-shirt
- Click through the link above to purchase your long- or short-sleeve T-shirts. Contact the vendor, Booker Promotions, at storesupport@bookerpromo.com or call 404.321.5511 if you have any questions. Shirts purchased by August 27 will be delivered before Family Weekend; purchases made August 28 - October 5 will be delivered the week of October 27.
Purchase these experiences directly from the vendors by clicking through these links:
- Georgia Aquarium discount tickets (all weekend)
- Click through the link above and select the "Plan and Save" general admission ticket to access the $42.99 ticket price. Contact Madison McClellan at mmcclellan@georgiaaquarium.org with any questions.
- Zoo Atlanta discount tickets (all weekend)
- Click through the link above to access a 15% discount off the daily ticket rate at the time of purchase. Online purchases only, use code CGTFAM on the shopping cart page before entering your billing information. Contact Zoo Atlanta at 404.624.5641 or grouptickets@zooatlanta.org with any questions.
- ATL Cruzers electric car and Segway tours discount tickets (all weekend)
- The Peachtree Trolley tours discount tickets (all weekend)
- A 15% discount for both Peachtree Trolley and ATL-Cruzers tours will be applied to your order when you enter the discount code "GAT25" when booking their tours on either website. The discount code "GAT25" should be entered in the "Additional information - do you have a discount code" section?" Upon entering the code, the 15% discount will be applied. Contact ATL Cruzers and the Peachtree Trolley at 404.893.4372 with any questions.
Take advantage of Campus Recreation's offerings:
Family Weekend Pickleball Tournament
Join us for a fun and energetic Pickleball Tournament during Family Weekend! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is a great way to connect with other families, enjoy some friendly competition, and experience the vibrant campus community. All skill levels are welcome, and equipment will be provided. Come ready to play, cheer, and make lasting memories!
Date: 9/19/25
Location: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, Fourth Floor Courts
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Check-in begins at 9 a.m. on the Fourth floor
Open to: Students and families with Family Weekend badge credentials
Cost: $5.00 per individual, $10.00 per team
Pickleball Tournament registration link **NOTE: Each player will have to sign up individually. You will need to create an account with Campus Recreation in order to do so. Just indicate in the registration process through the provided question who your partner is, and Campus Recreation will support pairing teammates for the tournament.
Circuit Express outdoor workout class
Step outside and enjoy a refreshing 30-minute workout led by our friendly certified personal trainers. This outdoor bootcamp uses simple equipment and easy-to-follow movements to help you build strength, boost energy, and improve overall fitness—all at your own pace. Whether you're new to exercise or looking to stay active, you'll find a supportive and encouraging environment where you can move, feel good, and have fun. No pressure, just progress. Come as you are and leave feeling accomplished!
Date: 9/20/25
8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Tech Green
Open to: Students and families with Family Weekend badge credentials
Cost: Free
Circuit Express registration link
Campus Recreation Center facilities
Family Weekend participants will get FREE ACCESS to the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) throughout Family Weekend. Please come with your Family Weekend badge and sign a waiver when you enter the facility. Check out the CRC hours of operation and plan your workout(s)!
Run for a cause with the Alpha Xi Delta sorority
On Sunday, 9/21 at 9 a.m., the Georgia Tech chapter of Alpha Xi Delta is hosting its 11th annual "Step It Up 5K" in support of Atlanta Angels, a local non-profit organization that works to help children and families experiencing foster care in the metro Atlanta community. See the attached flyer for more information and to register.
Cheer on the Yellow Jackets in volleyball vs the Bulldogs
Tech Athletics has provided us with a discount code for tickets to the Friday, 9/19, 7 p.m. volleyball game. Click through this link to purchase your $15 tickets. Read more about the newest addition to "Clean Old-Fashioned Hate."
The ME college reception sold out in less than 5 minutes. For a school the size of GT, this should have been anticipated. Will additional sections be added?
The link for the Georgia Aquarium add on is an error message. Could you please let me know when it is up and running? Thank you.
The link has been repaired - you can access it directly here: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/club-fish/gatech...
The code "GAT25" does not work for the trolley tours, please help?