Student events

Friday, Oct. 10
6-8 p.m.
Cesar Chavez Lane

Join the procession of BLUE and ORANGE on Friday, October 10 by watching the Boise State Homecoming Parade at 6:00 p.m. and stay for the Pep Rally immediately following the parade! Where you will hear from Coach Danielson & Interim President Jeremiah Shinn. Celebrate homecoming and get excited for the game with the band and spirit squad! The parade will run along Cesar Chavez Lane beginning at Brady Street, into West Stadium Parking Lot, and ending at Intramural Field. Find a spot along the Greenbelt or West Stadium Parking lot for a great view of the floats. Parking is open across campus with the exception of the lot between Brady Parking Garage and the Morrison Center.

Thursday, Oct. 2
12-10 p.m.
SUB Games Center

Show off your Bronco pride by customizing your own hat with fabric markers, patches, and fun embellishments.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Quad

The Alumni Association is hosting a station with free face paint, face stickers, and rally towels to show their Boise State pride at the Homecoming game. Click to register to the Homecoming Spirit Station.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
5-7 p.m.
TBD

Homecoming Bash: a car bash, inflatables, giveaways and free food for students.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
3-10:30 p.m.
Albertsons Stadium

8v8 Corec Flag football tournament in Albertsons Stadium. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Register team at IMLeagues Toilet Bowl Flag Football Tournament. Free to join!

Thursday, Oct. 9
12-5 p.m.
SUB Atrium

Friday, Oct. 10
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
SUB Atrium

Stop by the Welcome Station to receive your Parent & Family Weekend bracelet for access to all included events, your printed schedule, a chance to add your mark to our traditional Thumbprint Tree, and assistance with Campus Recreation access, parking, health services tours and more.

Friday, Oct. 10
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Albertsons Library

Enjoy some coffee and pastries while you mix and mingle with faculty and staff who can answer questions about academic support resources and the classroom experience.

Friday, Oct. 10
12-10 p.m.
SUB Games Center

Students and Families are encouraged to utilize the Games Center in the Student Union Building. A discounted rate of $1.00 per person per game for bowling and $1.00 per hour of pool will be offered all weekend for students, parents and families. They can access the bowling alley and pool tables during the Games Center hours of 10 am – 10 pm.

Friday, Oct. 10
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Albertsons Library

Students and their families can join us at the Albertsons Library Maker Lab to create their own Parent & Family Weekend keepsakes. Engrave something to remember your weekend.

Friday, Oct. 10
12-4 p.m.
SUB Games Center (Crafting Room)

Join us for Crafternoon with your family and loved ones! We’ll be decorating blue and orange 5×7 picture frames. All supplies will be provided, so come and enjoy some quality time with your family while getting creative!

Friday, Oct. 10
1-2:30 p.m.
Simplot Ballroom

Join us for laughs, bonding, and a little friendly competition as parents and students paint each other. Snap a pic of your “masterpiece” and enter the “Who Painted it Best” contest. No skills necessary – just fun, good vibes, and maybe some paint in your hair. This is a ticketed event.

Friday, Oct. 10
1-3 p.m.
2nd Floor Norco Building

Join our knowledgeable staff in Health Services for a tour of the space and an opportunity to ask questions. Tours will leave on the half hour. Please register for a time slot ahead of time: University Health Services Tour

Friday, Oct. 10
2:30-4 p.m.
Jordan Ballroom

Bronco Family Trivia will be hosted by our very own Andy Giacomazzi, Senior Associate Dean of the School of Public Service. Rally your family team and join us for some competitive fun. This is a ticketed event. One ticket includes a team entry for up to 8 people.

Friday, Oct. 10
4:30-5:45 p.m.
SUB Patio

All students, families, and guests are welcome to join us for the Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Reception. Enjoy some Bronco hospitality with lawn games, snacks, and easy conversation with student support staff and the campus community.

Friday, Oct. 10
3-4 p.m.
Honors College Classrooms and Courtyard

The Honors College welcomes parents and families to meet the Honors College staff, student leaders, and Honors College Alumni. Feel free to drop in with your students and grab some snacks and have quick conversations with some of your student’s instructors, head of houses, and classroom discussion leaders.

Friday, Oct. 10
6-8 p.m.
ExtraMile Arena (Double R Ranch Club)

Face-off in EA SPORTS College Football 25 with prizes provided by Coca Cola. Students eligible to win Xbox, gaming chair and more. Soft drinks provided. No outside food/bev. Drive participants to Pep Rally towards end of activities.

Saturday, Oct. 11
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Recreation Center

Join our family-style tournament for some friendly competition. All skill levels welcome! If you perform well you might just get to face down Interim President Jeremiah Shinn! This is a ticketed event. One ticket includes a team entry of up to 3 people (accounting for 1 substitute). THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Saturday, Oct. 11
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
SUB Games Center

Students and Families are encouraged to utilize the Games Center in the Student Union Building. Free bowling, pool, and ping pong will be offerred all weekend for students, parents and families. They can access the Games Center during the hours of 10 am – 10 pm.

Saturday, Oct. 11
4:45 p.m.
South Fork

The Bronco Family Tailgate includes access to a buffet-style tailgate spread, access to a cash bar (must be 21+), and great hospitality space for pre-game socializing. This is a ticketed event. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Saturday, Oct. 11
4:45 p.m.
Intramural Field

Join the Dean of Students for a dry tailgate with free food, lawn games, music, and more! All students, parents, and families are welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 11
4:45 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Center

FREE event & everyone is invited! Get ready to turn back the clock at our Homecoming Tailgate! This year’s theme is Throwback blue, so dig out your vintage gear and get ready to celebrate. Before kickoff, enjoy a variety of fun activities including a photo booth to capture the memories, the original piece of blue turf, delicious food and drinks from your favorite food trucks, free game day merch, and appearances from the Boise State Spirit Squad.

Sunday, Oct. 12
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Albertsons Stadium, Allen Noble Hall of Fame

Students and Families can step onto the iconic blue turf at Albertsons Stadium! Join us for a chance to walk on the field, take photos, and celebrate Boise State. Park for free in the West Stadium Lot and enter through the Allen Noble Hall of Fame.

Noon – 4 p.m.

Admin Building, north side facing the Quad

Families are invited to come and get their familiy photo professionally done. Photos will be provided to registered guests free of charge 7-14 days after the event (to allow time for editing).

7:45 – 9 p.m.

The Quad

Join Boise State Physics for a lecture starting at 7:45 p.m. After, join us on the Quad for Stargazing from 8:15pm to 9:00pm. Stargazing is weather permitting.

1-4 p.m.

Intramural field

Come meet other Bronco Families at this laid back community event! Enjoy food trucks, lawn games, and a spirit station where you can get decked out for the game with beads, face paint and glitter, and temporary hair color!