Parent and Family Weekend
Join us Oct. 25-27, 2024
University of Idaho and Student Alumni Relations Board (SArb) are excited to have our Vandal families on campus. SArb is a student organization that partners with campus and community groups to offer events and programming that encourages students to have a positive and full university experience.
Update your contact info to receive updates on the times, dates and locations of our events schedule as they are confirmed! Visit the Moscow Chamber of Commerce to plan your trip!
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.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Oct. 25
3 p.m. — Tradition Keepers 5K Trail Run
Location: ICCU Arena West Pavilion
Cost: $5
Walk or run this 5K that features a minimum of 15 University of Idaho Traditions based off the Student Alumni Relations Board 2024 Traditions List. Vandal men’s basketball players will be stationed along the route to help guide you through the scenic route that winds through some of the most beautiful parts of campus.
The route concludes at the ICCU Pavilion — just in time to catch the Vandal Women's Basketball game at 6 p.m. at the ICCU Arena! After the game, we'll head back out to the ICCU Pavilion to catch a spectacular fireworks show.
A waiver needs to be filled out to participate in this event and will be given out at registration.
Register for the Tradition Keepers 5K Trail Run
8:30 p.m. — Fireworks Show
Location: ICCU Arena Pavilion
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, Oct. 26
10 a.m. — Friendship Bracelet Making
Location: Office of Alumni Relations
Cost: Free
Experience the joy of crafting a connection at Parent and Family Weekend with the Student Alumni Relations Board making friendship bracelets! Join us as we thread together memories and laughter, creating timeless tokens of love and friendship to cherish for years to come.
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 the Student Alumni Relations Board to take on other families!
1 p.m. — Campus Tours and Scavenger Hunt
Location: Meet at the Bruce Pitman Center
Cost: Free
Take a campus tour with the Student Alumni Relations Board and engage in a scavenger hunt! SArbies have created riddles and word scrambles.
2 p.m. – Oktoberfest Tap the Keg
Location: Dan O’Brien Track and Field Complex
Current ticket holders: Look for an email from Marie Duncan with several options regarding your tickets or contact alumni@uidaho.edu.
Join the Vandal Family for tasty regional beers, Oktoberfest-inspired food, music and more! 21 and over admission only. Purchase tickets!
3 p.m. — Tailgate and Football: U of I vs. Eastern Washington
Join SArb for a tailgate before the game! We will be located at the ICCU Arena Vandal Village. No registration necessary.
3 p.m. — Parent and Family Cookoff
Join SArb and a panel of judges during the tailgate for the ultimate Parent and Family Cookoff! Bring your favorite homemade dish for a panel of judges who will decide who the ultimate Vandal Family Cook is!
More Family Fun!
Airway Hills Golf Center
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10/25-10/27)
Cost: $20 per person
Join the fun at Airway Hills this Family Weekend! Our Ultimate Mini Golf Challenge is a fun event that everyone can participate in! In this “Best Ball Tournament,” your final team score equals the best score from each hole.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10/25-10/27)
Cost: $50 per hour
Call: 509-872-3092 (walk-ins accepted based on availability, but tee-times are preferred)
Rain or shine this activity is FUN for everyone! Play world-famous courses like Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes and Saint Andrews, or mix things up by taking a whack at some exploding targets.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday ONLY (10/25)
Cost: $15 per person
No Tee-Time Required
Bring your family/friends for a golf activity that is different from anything you have ever done before! Play a round on our 7-hole barrel par 3 course! Rental clubs are available upon request.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday ONLY (10/25)
Cost: $10-15 per person (depending on the size bucket you get)
No Tee-Time Required
Play Pullman's version of Top Golf! Hit at targets anywhere from 30 yards to 175 yards. Players who hit all of the targets will get to choose from a selection of prizes!
10/25-10/27 — U of I Student Rec Center
Parents and family members can access the Student Rec Center (only those over the age of 18) or Climbing Center (youth are welcome when accompanied by an adult) with their U of I student for free during Parent and Family Weekend. Free gear rental at the Climbing Center is included. Visit the Info Desk in the Student Rec Center for access.
Save the Date
You won’t want to miss out on these future Parent and Family Weekends:
- Oct. 25-27, 2024
- April 11-12, 2025
- Nov. 7-9, 2025
- April 10-11, 2026
- April 9-10, 2027
- April 7-8, 2028
For questions or comments, contact sarb@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6154.