Parent and Family Weekend
Experience the best of Vandal life at Parent and Family Weekend
Parent and Family Weekend is the perfect opportunity for Vandals and their families to come together, celebrate the university experience and explore the Moscow community. Hosted by the Student Alumni Relations Board (SARB), this weekend is packed with exciting events, traditions and opportunities to create lasting memories with your student.
At Parent and Family Weekend, you’ll find opportunities to cheer on Vandal athletics, participate in fun activities or simply enjoy time on campus.
Some events may require you to purchase tickets or reserve spots in advance. Check out the schedule below, choose your fun and make sure to secure your spot.
Get your tickets
Join us for the next Parent and Family Weekend in November.
Schedule of events
Saturday, Nov. 8 — Moscow campus
9:30 a.m. — Friendship bracelet making
Location: International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Cost: Free
Experience the joy of crafting a connection at Parent and Family Weekend with SARB making friendship bracelets. Join us as we thread together memories and laughter, creating timeless tokens of love and friendship.
11 a.m. — Annual Parent and Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament
Location: Theophilus Tower lawn
Cost: $15 per team
Do you have what it takes to win the Fall Vandal Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament? Join SARB to take on other families. Register your team.
2 p.m. — Official Vandal tailgate
Location: ICCU Arena plaza
Cost: Free
The official Vandal Tailgate is located in front of the ICCU Arena. You’ll find food by local vendors, music, performances, a visit by the Sound of Idaho Marching Band, Vandal Spirit Squad, Vandal Football players, giveaways, games for kids and more! Vandal Tailgate opens two hours prior to kickoff. This event is free, family-friendly and open to all.
2:30 p.m. — Joe Vandal statue unveiling
Location: Between the ICCU Arena and P1FCU Kibbie Dome
Cost: Free
For more than a century, ASUI has built and honored traditions. Join the entire Vandal Family to welcome a new one: a larger-than-life bronze statue of our own Joe Vandal, dedicated to the tremendous contributions of ASUI past, present and future.
4 p.m. — Football vs. UC Davis
Location: Kibbie Dome
Cost: Prices vary. Purchase your tickets.
Get ready, Vandal fans — it’s time to show up and get loud! Support Vandal Football as they take on UC Davis at 4 p.m.
This is a matchup you don’t want to miss — bring the energy, bring your crew and let’s pack the stands. Let's show UC Davis what Vandal pride looks like!
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 7-9 — More activities to enjoy
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 7-9 — Ultimate Mini-Golf Challenge
Location: Airway Hills Golf Center, 4811 Airport Rd., Pullman, Washington
Cost: $15 one round, $25 for all-day access. No tee time required.
It’s mini golf with a twist. Each 18-hole course presents playful challenges at every turn. Sign up for some belly laughs, good-hearted group heckling and a mini golf experience unlike anything you have experienced before. Between rounds, enjoy food from the snack bar, yard games and more in this lively spot to spend Parent and Family Weekend together.
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7-9— Golf Simulator Family Fun Days
Location: Airway Hills Golf Center, 4811 Airport Rd., Pullman, WA
Cost: $50 per simulator, pre-payment required
Fun for the whole family, Airway Hills’ simulators offer soccer, football, Topgolf challenges and more than 50 golf courses for every skill level. After your games, grab a bite from the snack bar, play a yard game and more. Reserve a simulator or call 509-872-3092.
6 p.m. Nov. 7 — Men’s Basketball vs. Whitman
Location: ICCU Arena
Cost: Varies, call 208-885-6466 or email tickets@uidaho.edu to purchase.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 — “Pippin” musical
Location: Hartung Theater, 625 Stadium Dr.
Cost: $6-$26, purchase tickets.
A dazzling, genre-defying musical journey with an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (WICKED) tells the story of a young prince's quest for purpose through war, pleasure and power, only to discover that fulfillment might lie in life's quiet, everyday moments. “Pippin” captivates with its timeless message: the “extraordinary” may not be what you think.
Save the date
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent and Family Weekends and be part of Vandal Family traditions!
Upcoming Parent and Family Weekends:
- April 10-11, 2026
- Nov. 6-8, 2026
- April 9-10, 2027
- April 7-8, 2028
Plan ahead
Plan your trip to Moscow and discover local restaurants, shops and the community that makes our college town so special.
Stay connected
Update your contact info to receive updates on the times, dates and locations of our events schedule as they are confirmed.
Is your organization hosting an event for Parent and Family Weekend? Let us know so we can add it to our schedule of events. Contact sarb@uidaho.edu.
Parent and family weekend socials
Questions?
For questions or comments, contact sarb@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6154.