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KU Family Weekend: Mobility Scooter Rental & Visitor Guide

Dates:
Annual October weekend
Venue:
University of Kansas campus and Lawrence venues

KU Family Weekend is the annual fall weekend bringing parents and families to Lawrence for parent-and-family programming, a football game at Memorial Stadium, and campus events. Smaller than Commencement but the same hotel-delivery and accessibility logistics apply.

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KU Family Weekend draws parents and families to Lawrence for parent-and-family programming, the football game, and campus events. Smaller than Commencement but the same logistics apply for visitors with mobility limits.

Standard hotel-delivery workflow. Reserve when you have a Lawrence hotel confirmed — Family Weekend hotel inventory sells out 4-8 weeks ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is KU Family Weekend?
KU Family Weekend is held each fall, typically in October. The official date is published by KU Student Affairs. The weekend includes a Friday-evening welcome reception, parent-and-family programming throughout Saturday, the KU football game at Memorial Stadium, and campus open-house events.
Best Lawrence hotel for Family Weekend?
[The Oread Hotel](/hotels/the-oread-hotel) is on the KU campus boundary — closest hotel to family programming venues. [The Eldridge Hotel](/hotels/the-eldridge-hotel) on Massachusetts Street is downtown for family graduation dinners. Hampton Inn Lawrence and Hilton Garden Inn Lawrence are short-drive bases. Reserve early — Family Weekend hotel inventory in Lawrence sells out 4-8 weeks ahead.
Are KU football games at Memorial Stadium accessible?
Yes. Memorial Stadium has accessible-seating sections distributed across the bowl, accessible parking adjacent to the venue, and accessible main entries. Request accessible seating directly through KU Athletics when buying tickets. See our [Memorial Stadium mobility guide](/memorial-stadium-lawrence-scooter-rental).
Other KU events on Family Weekend?
Allen Fieldhouse may host basketball events depending on the schedule, the Lied Center may have performances, and the Spencer Museum of Art is open. The scooter rental covers all of these venues — see [Allen Fieldhouse](/allen-fieldhouse-scooter-rental), [Memorial Stadium](/memorial-stadium-lawrence-scooter-rental), and [Lied Center](/lied-center-of-kansas-scooter-rental) guides.

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Can I rent a mobility scooter for KU Family Weekend?
Yes. KC Mobility Scooter Rentals delivers mobility scooters to your Lawrence or Kansas City hotel before check-in for KU Family Weekend. Family-day programming, the football game at Memorial Stadium, and campus events all benefit from the rental.