The annual fall Parent and Family Weekend is coming up shortly, on Oct. 25-27, and it’s a weekend you don’t want to miss out on! Call your parents and family members and be sure that they get tickets for the various events scheduled throughout the weekend. It will be a fun time to see your family and create some happy memories and experiences!
Friday, Oct. 25:
Tradition Keepers 5K Trail Run and Pep Rally- 3 p.m.
This 5K run costs $5 to attend and will be held at the ICCU Arena West Pavilion. You can walk or run this 5K and experience at least 15 University of Idaho Traditions. The men’s basketball team will be there to help guide you through this scenic run, and you’ll be treated to a pep rally at the end of the 5K. Please note that a waiver needs to be signed to participate in this event; waivers will be given out at registration.
Saturday, Oct. 26:
Friendship Bracelet Making- 10 a.m.
This completely free event will be held in the Office of Alumni Relations and is a great way to connect with your family and make them a nice gift! Friendship bracelets are timeless and can be a constant reminder of your love and friendship. Get creative with your family and enjoy crafting some cute bracelets for each other!
Annual Cornhole Tournament- 11 a.m.
The location of this event is to be determined, but the cost per team is $15. Test your cornhole skills and see if you have what it takes to be the champion! Join the Student Alumni Relations Board to compete against other families and see who comes out on top.
Campus Tours and Scavenger Hunt- 1 p.m.
This event is totally free, and you’ll meet at the Bruce Pitman Center to begin. Take a tour of the campus to see what it has to offer and view the scenic walkways around campus. Members of SArb will have some fun riddles and word scrambles that you’ll need to solve for your scavenger hunt!
Oktoberfest Tap the Keg- 2 p.m.
You will need to be 21 or older to attend this event. Tickets can be found and purchased on the UI website. It will be held at the Dan O’Brien Track and Field Complex, and you can enjoy some tasty regional beers and Oktoberfest-inspired food, music and much more!
Tailgate and Football: UI vs. Eastern Washington- 3 p.m.
There is no registration necessary for this event but be sure to purchase your tickets for the football game before they sell out! Join SArb at the ICCU Arena Vandal Village for some fun and hype before the game begins.
Parent and Family Cookoff- 3 p.m.
Do you have a signature dish that everyone loves and always makes sure that you bring to any potluck? Test your cooking at this event and see if your dish will earn you the title of the ultimate Vandal Family Cook! SArb and a panel of judges will try your dish and judge it during the tailgate.
Parent and Family Weekend is a staple event at the University of Idaho, so be sure that you never miss one by marking the future dates in your calendar! If you have any questions, you can contact [email protected] or 208-885-6154.
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