Spring Family Fling
Your taste of LSU
Each spring, all LSU Family Association members are invited to campus for our annual Spring Family Fling to enjoy a weekend of LSU athletic events and to experience Louisiana culture and cuisine while mingling with other LSU families. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
3,000 lbs+
of boiled crawfish enjoyed
360 ft.
of king cake sampled
February 21-23, 2025
Registration
The LSU Family Association Spring Family Fling is an exclusive event for members of the LSU Family Association. Registration will be required to participate in Spring Family Fling activities.
Registration for Spring Family Fling events will be a la carte, meaning you can pick and choose which events you and your family would like to register for and attend. The cost for each event will be announced soon.
Once registration opens on January 22, you will need to register and pay for all family members attending any Spring Family Fling events, including your LSU student.
The Spring Family Fling registration fee does not include baseball, softball, or Men's basketball game tickets, as those must be purchased separately afterward. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase tickets to the athletic events.
January 15 |
The deadline to join the LSU Family Association in order to be eligible to register for Spring Family Fling is Wednesday, January 15. |
January 22 |
Registration for all LSU Family Association members will open on Wednesday, January 22 at 10 a.m. CT. All Family Association members will receive an email on January 22 with the link to register and pay for their family members to attend Spring Family Fling. |
February 7 |
Registration for all families will close on Friday, February 7 at 11:59 p.m. CT. |
Schedule of Events
The 2024 Schedule of Events below is a reference to what type of events your family can typically expect during Spring Family Fling. More details about the LSU Spring Family Fling 2025 schedule will be posted as they become available. The cost for each event will be announced soon.
LSU Baseball vs. Stony Brook
Begins at 2 p.m.
Alex Box Stadium
Information about how to purchase tickets to the LSU Baseball vs. Stony Brook game will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase baseball tickets.
A very limited number of tickets will be available in the reserved seating in the bleachers in sections 101, 201, and 223. Tickets are also available in the standing room only (SRO) section. Students do not need to purchase baseball tickets, unless they wish to sit with their families in Alex Box Stadium. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. The student sections are located in sections 95, 96, and 97. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the Alex Box seating chart.
View the baseball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
LSU Softball vs. Boise State and University of Houston - Tiger Classic Day 2
Game vs. Boise State begins at 4 p.m.
Game vs. University of Houston begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tiger Park
Information about how to purchase tickets to the Tiger Classic Day 2 with LSU Softball vs. Boise State and University of Houston will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase softball tickets.
This will be general admission seating, which allows guests to sit in the outfield bleachers or the outfield berm. Guests are allowed to bring in lawn chairs or blankets if they would like to sit on the berm. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the Tiger Park seating chart here.
View the softball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
Spring Family Fling Check-In
4–7 p.m.
Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Canal Hall - 3650 Nicholson Dr.
Registered participants should check in to pick up your Spring Family Fling materials, including nametags, clear bag (one per family), and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.
King Cake Making Workshop & Bingo
4–6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Eloise Market and Cakery - 320 Lee Dr. Suite D
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Immerse yourself in a sweet and entertaining workshop hosted by Eloise Market and Cakery! During this hands-on experience, you will roll, fill with delicious cinnamon, proof, bake, and decorate your own king cake. While your king cake bakes, enjoy a lively game of bingo with prizes. Guests are welcome to bring in their own snacks and outside beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Two workshops will be offered. The first workshop will begin at 4 p.m., and the second workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registered family members should arrive to Eloise Market and Cakery approx. 10 minutes prior to the start of the workshop to check-in and get settled.
*Note: If this is your first event, you will receive all of your check-in materials (nametags, clear bag, and t-shirts if you pre-ordered them) at Eloise Market and Cakery when you arrive for the workshop. You do not need to check-in at Canal Hall; just report to Eloise Market and Cakery.
Cajun Cooking Experience
6–7:30 p.m.
The Club at Union Square
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Join LSU Dining for a live and interactive cooking demonstration featuring your favorite Cajun cuisine! Enjoy a three-course meal including shrimp remoulade, cajun shrimp pasta, and bread pudding, and get ready - select members of the audience will be called up to help the chef prepare a portion of the meal! A cash bar will be available.
Pre-registered family members should plan to arrive to The Club at Union Square between 6–6:15 p.m. The cooking demonstration will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour.
*Note: If this is your first event, you will receive all of your check-in materials (nametags, clear bag, and t-shirts if you pre-ordered them) at The Club at Union Square when you arrive for the Cajun Cooking Experience. You do not need to check-in at Canal Hall; just report to The Club at Union Square.
Mocktails & Masterpieces
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Business Education Complex (BEC) Rotunda
Registration is required, and space is limited.
All pre-registered family members should arrive to the BEC Rotunda approx.10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event to check-in and get settled. The painting class will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately three hours. Guests will receive step-by-step instructions from an experienced and enthusiastic local artist as they paint an LSU-themed piece of art. View the art here.
Wear something comfortable. Aprons will be provided, but keep in mind that paint may still find its way to your clothing. Enjoy creative mocktails while you paint. Guests are also welcome to bring in their own snacks and outside beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). You'll leave with your own one-of-a-kind creation!
*Note: If this is your first event, you will receive all of your check-in materials (nametags, clear bag, and t-shirts if you pre-ordered them) at the BEC Rotunda when you arrive for the Mocktails & Masterpieces class. You do not need to check-in at Canal Hall; just report to the BEC Rotunda.
Cajun Cooking Experience
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Club at Union Square
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Join LSU Dining for a live and interactive cooking demonstration featuring your favorite Cajun cuisine! Enjoy a three-course meal including shrimp remoulade, chicken and sausage gumbo, and bread pudding, and get ready - select members of the audience will be called up to help the chef prepare a portion of the meal! A cash bar will be available.
Pre-registered family members should plan to arrive to The Club at Union Square between 11–11:15 a.m. The cooking demonstration will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and will last approximately one hour.
*Note: If this is your first event, you will receive all of your check-in materials (nametags, clear bag, and t-shirts if you pre-ordered them) at The Club at Union Square when you arrive for the Cajun Cooking Experience. You do not need to check-in at Canal Hall; just report to The Club at Union Square.
Spring Family Fling Check-In
12–6 p.m.
Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Canal Hall - 3650 Nicholson Dr.
Registered participants should check in to pick up your Spring Family Fling materials, including nametags, clear bag (one per family), and t-shirts (if you pre-ordered them) prior to attending your first event.
LSU Baseball vs. Northern Illinois
Begins at 1 p.m.
Alex Box Stadium
Information about how to purchase tickets to the LSU Baseball vs. Northern Illinois game will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase baseball tickets.
A very limited number of tickets will be available in the reserved seating in the bleachers in sections 101, 201, and 223. Tickets are also available in the standing room only (SRO) section. Students do not need to purchase baseball tickets, unless they wish to sit with their families in Alex Box Stadium. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. The student sections are located in sections 95, 96, and 97. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the Alex Box seating chart.
View the baseball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
Crawfish Boil Tailgate
2:30–6 p.m.
Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Canal Hall - 3650 Nicholson Dr.
Registration is required.
Join us for some delicious crawfish and jambalaya, tailgate games, a photobooth, music, and fun for the whole family!
Residential Life Upperclass Apartment Tours
2:30–6 p.m.
Nicholson Gateway Apartments, Canal Hall - 3650 Nicholson Dr.
Drop-in tours will take place at Nicholson Gateway - Canal Hall during the Crawfish Boil Tailgate. Guests will have the opportunity to see a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in the Nicholson Gateway Apartment Community. Housing Ambassadors will greet guests at the front entryway of Canal Hall (on the Nicholson Drive side). Tours will depart every 15-20 minutes. The last tour departs at 5:30 p.m. Residential Life staff will also be available to chat about upperclass housing options and answer any questions at their information table at the tailgate!
Should you have any questions about upperclass apartments, please email housingtours@lsu.edu or call (225) 578-8663.
LSU Softball vs. University of Houston and Austin Peay - Tiger Classic Day 3
Game vs. University of Houston begins at 4 p.m.
Game vs. Austin Peay begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tiger Park
Information about how to purchase tickets to the Tiger Classic Day 3 with LSU Softball vs. University of Houston and Austin Peay will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase softball tickets.
This will be general admission seating, which allows guests to sit in the outfield bleachers or the outfield berm. Guests are allowed to bring in lawn chairs or blankets if they would like to sit on the berm. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the Tiger Park seating chart here.
View the softball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
Mocktails & Masterpieces
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Magnolia Room, 301 LSU Student Union
Registration is required, and space is limited.
All pre-registered family members should arrive to the Magnolia Room on the third floor of the LSU Student Union approx.10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event to check-in and get settled. The painting class will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately three hours. Guests will receive step-by-step instructions from an experienced and enthusiastic local artist as they paint an LSU-themed piece of art. View the art here.
Wear something comfortable. Aprons will be provided, but keep in mind that paint may still find its way to your clothing. Enjoy light snacks and creative mocktails while you paint. Guests are also welcome to bring in their own snacks and outside beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). You'll leave with your own one-of-a-kind creation!
LSU Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi State
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC)
Information about how to purchase tickets to the LSU Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi State game will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase men's basketball tickets.
A limited number of tickets will be available in sections 316, 319, and 343 in the PMAC. Students do not need to purchase men's basketball tickets, unless they wish to sit with their families in the PMAC. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. The student sections are located in sections 117-121 and 225-227. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the PMAC seating chart.
View the men's basketball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
King Cake Tasting Party
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
South Stadium Club, Tiger Stadium - enter via Gate 20
Registration is required.
Free for children ages 5 years old and under
Enjoy king cake samples from local bakeries, door prizes, and vote for your favorites. Registered adult family members can try up to eight samples of king cake from local bakeries. Registered children (ages 5 years old and under) can try up to three samples of king cake. Coffee, bottled water, and chips are included.
LSU Women's Tennis vs. TCU
Begins at 12 p.m.
LSU Tennis Complex
Free admission is offered for the LSU Women's Tennis matches, courtesy of the LSU Athletics "Geaux Free" program. Simply show up to the LSU Tennis Complex to cheer on our Tigers!
LSU Baseball vs. Stony Brook
Begins at 1 p.m.
Alex Box Stadium
Information about how to purchase tickets to the LSU Baseball vs. Stony Brook game will be emailed to you after you complete registration for Spring Family Fling. You must register and pay for at least one event during Spring Family Fling in order to receive the link to purchase baseball tickets.
A very limited number of tickets will be available in the reserved seating in the bleachers in sections 101, 201, and 223. Tickets are also available in the standing room only (SRO) section. Students do not need to purchase baseball tickets, unless they wish to sit with their families in Alex Box Stadium. Full-time LSU students will have free admission by scanning their Geaux Rewards app ticket. The student sections are located in sections 95, 96, and 97. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket for admission. View the Alex Box seating chart.
View the baseball parking map and information here.
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. All registered families will receive one clear bag per family at check-in for Spring Family Fling.
Parking
Stay tuned for parking information and details for each event during Spring Family Fling.
Lodging
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