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 and Pep Rally
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 a Pep Rally at the ICCU Pavilion with speeches by Vandal Football coach Jason Eck and Vandal Men’s Basketball coach Alex Pribble to get us pumped for our football game the following day! Register online!
A waiver needs to be filled out to participate in this event and will be given out at registration.
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: TBD
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!
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.