Destination Weekend

Inviting families, supporters, alumni and others to campus to celebrate all things Stout!
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Join Us at Stout!
April 10-12, 2026

Destination weekend invites supporters and families to campus to celebrate their student(s), enjoy a slate of academic events, and engage with the campus and community.  

Signature, highly sought after events such as Fashion Without Fabric; multiple academic showcases; and a theater production anchor this early April weekend. Some activities are ticketed, but most activities do not require advance registration. (See the calendar below for further details.) 

If you're planning to attend, please RSVP so we can ensure appropriate spaces for our audiences.

RSVP for Destination Weekend  

Student climbing an indoor rock-climbing wall with headlamp
GLOW Climb invites guests to climb the walls by light of headlamps and glowsticks.

Spring 2026 Event Schedule

 

Anytime Experiences Available All Weekend 

Stout's Amazing Race

Participants will travel to different locations across campus by following clues delivered through QR codes. At each stop they unlock the next clue. Time starts at the first stop.

Self-Guided Stout Secrets Tour

Walk campus and learn more about works of art, historical landmarks, and buildings.

Menomonie Sculpture Tour

Visit nine sculptures placed throughout the city of Menomonie.

Explore Downtown

Visit our local retailers, restaurants, and candy store.

Explore the Outdoors

Check out the Devil's Punch Bowl, Red Cedar Trail, or any local park.

View Our Upcoming Spring Showcase Events

With so much going on during Destination Weekend, we didn't want to overwhelm you with more, but in truth, these events are only the beginning—a trailhead or thesis of sorts—of what UW-Stout presents throughout what we refer to as our Spring Showcase. We look forward to you joining us on campus.

Stout Spring Showcase

Join us for weeks of events that celebrate UW-Stout's polytechnic research, creativity and innovation.
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