Student Events

Tuesday, Oct. 1
3:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Albertsons Stadium

8×8 corec flag football tournament
Free to join

Register your team for flag football

Tuesday, Oct. 1
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Quad

Come celebrate your school spirit Broncos. Join us for food, games, inflatables and giveaways!

Thursday, Oct. 3
5 p.m.

Starting at 5 p.m., stop into the Downtown Bronco Shop to get clues that will lead you around Downtown Boise. From there you will choose your own path as you race against time and other participants to identify and visit as many locations as quickly as you can! The first three people (or teams) back win a $100 Bronco Shop Gift Card.

Friday, Oct. 4
2 – 5 p.m.
Intramural Field

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. 4
6-8 p.m.
Cesar Chavez Lane

Join the procession of BLUE and ORANGE on Friday, October 4 by watching the Boise State Homecoming Parade at 6:00 p.m. and stay for the Pep Rally immediately following the parade! 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.

Stay for the Pep Rally at Intramural Field – hear from the Boise State Football team and enjoy visits from President Tromp, Keith Stein Blue Thunder Pep Band, the Boise State Spirit Squad and more. Stay and dance as we cheer on the Broncos!

Friday, Oct. 4
10 a.m – 4 p.m.
Campus Food Pantry
Campus School, Room 103
2100 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725

We encourage families to bring soups and other non-perishable food items to support our campus food pantry.

Friday, Oct. 4 – Sunday, Oct. 6
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Games Center – Student Union Building

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. 4
12 – 4 p.m.
Maker Lab, Albertsons Library

Students and their families can join us at the Albertsons Library Maker Lab to create their own Boise State gear! They are able to choose from making Boise State earrings or crafting a keychain.

Friday, Oct. 4
12 – 5 p.m.
Games Center, Student Union Building

Join us for Crafternoon with your family and loved ones! We’ll be creating rock art that you can hide around campus for everyone to find. All supplies will be provided, so come and enjoy some quality time with your family while getting creative!

Friday, Oct. 4
5 – 10 p.m.
Games Center, Student Union Building

Join us for Parent and Family vs Student Sling Puck Tournament. Tournaments start at the top of every hour from 5pm to 10pm. Winners will get to choose some Bronco Gear!

Friday, Oct. 4
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 or beverages.

Friday, Oct. 4
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Liberal Arts Building and the Quad

Join Boise State Physics for a lecture on Satellite Constellations given by Dr. Lindsay DeMarchi. Lecture starts at 7:30pm in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 106. After, join us on the Quad for Stargazing from 8:15pm to 10:30pm. Stargazing is weather permitting, check the Observatory website for a weather update on Friday.

Saturday, Oct. 5
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Campus Rec Center

We welcome the whole family to enjoy fitness and community at the Rec on Saturday morning! The facility opens at 9:00, with a Yoga class offered at 9:30 and Cycle and Total Body Strength classes offered at 10:30. Join us for coffee on the front patio before you head out.

Saturday, Oct. 5
2 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Center

Show your Bronco spirit at the Boise State Parent & Family Weekend Tailgate! Before Boise State takes on Utah State in an exciting game, enjoy a variety of delicious options from local food trucks, a photobooth, and no host bar.

Saturday, Oct. 5
10 – 11 a.m.
Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building

Celebrate our fraternity and sorority community with a morning snack and social with fraternity and sorority families and University staff. This event will be a great opportunity to meet the staff team that supports fraternities and sororities, learn more about the community, and meet student leaders and other parents, too.

Saturday, Oct. 5
2 – 5 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! Campus groups can register here.

Sunday, Oct. 6
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.