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Thursday - September 10

Student Packet Pick Up
Pond Student Union
11 am-1 pm

Students are able to pick up packets on Thursday from 11 am- 1 pm in the Pond Student Union Lobby by the Welcome Wall. If you would like your student to pick up the family weekend packet, please indicate that when registering.

Friday - September 11

Packet Pick Up
Pond Student Union
3 - 5 pm

Park in the general lot at the Pond Student Union. Signs will direct you upstairs to the check-in table in the Student Union, across from Campus Connections.

Billiards in the Games Center

Billiards -Games Center
4 - 10 pm

Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free round of billiards at the Games Center in the Pond Student Union Building. Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Student bowling

Bowling - Games Center
4 - 10 pm

Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free game of bowling at the Games Center in the Pond Student Union Building. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table. ISU Student NEEDS a ticket.

By reserving a timeslot, you are reserving a lane. Lanes can hold up to six people. Reservations are limited and allow for one bowling game. Please show up ten minutes before your reservation time. If you show up 15 mins after your reserved time, your lane will be forfeited.

Shoe rentals are not included.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Pop corn at a movie theater

Movie - Disney Pixar Hoppers - PG
Bengal Theater
7 pm

Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Families walking through the street party
Bengal Street Party
Martin Luther King Drive
4 - 7 pm

We’re turning MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more!

This high-energy event is the grand finale of ISU Celebration Week, and we’re going out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration from 4-7 p.m. This is your chance to connect with fellow Bengals and community members in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere!

Pocatello Memorial Stair Climb
5 pm

Each year on September 11, ɫapp’s 9/11 Day of Service AmeriCorps program hosts the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and heroes who served during the events of 9/11. Community members are invited to participate by climbing the stairs in tribute, taking part in hands-on service projects, or cheering on climbers as we come together in remembrance, service, and community spirit. 

Saturday - September 12

Campus Rec

Recreation Center
8 am - 7 pm

Need to get in a workout? Check out the outstanding facilities in Reed Gym! We have a variety of options for a wide range of recreation and physical activities, all free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants.

Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. BFW ID required for entry.  Your BFW ID will be waiting for you at the check-in table. To use the cardio or weights areas, participants must be at least 16 years old.  Any minor who comes into the gym needs to be accompanied by a parent to sign the waiver and provide supervision.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Benny in a tux in the Quad Lounge

Disc Golf - Recreation Center
8 am - 6 pm

Enjoy the outdoors and a free round of disc golf! Courses range from beginner to advanced. Discs may be checked out* at the Recreation and Wellness desk inside Reed Gym between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 or Sunday, September 13. BFW ID required for entry. Your BFW ID will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

*To check out discs, you must leave a driver's license or your student ID at the desk. Disc Golf Courses:
1. Upper Ross Park Disc Golf Course - Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello, ID 83204
2. Bengal Ridge Disc Golf Course - 2600 E Terry St, Pocatello, ID 83201
3. Sister City Park - Pocatello Creek Rd & Satterfield Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Turner Commons

Brunch - Turner Hall
10 am - 2 pm

Join your student for brunch at Turner. $14.99/person. Menu: buffet-style breakfast options, such as homestyle entrees, bakery items, grilled items, fruit, and various beverages. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

ISU students DO NOT need a ticket if they have a meal plan (most students living on campus). ISU students need a ticket if they DO NOT have a meal plan (most students who are living off campus).

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Student bowling

Bowling - Games Center
11 am - 10 pm

Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free game of bowling at the Games Center in the Pond Student Union Building. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table. ISU Student NEEDS a ticket.

Reserving a timeslot means you are reserving a lane. Lanes can hold up to six people. Reservations are limited to one bowling game. Please show up ten minutes before your reservation time. If you show up 15 minutes after your reserved time, your lane will be forfeited.

Shoe rentals are not included.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Billiards in the Games Center

Billiards - Games Center
11 am - 10 pm

Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free round of billiards at the Games Center in the Pond Student Union Building. Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Students at the climbing wall
Open Climb
Climbing Wall, Recreation Center
1 - 5 pm

Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy indoor climbing at the Campus Recreation climbing wall. Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table. ISU Student NEEDS a ticket. 

Children under age 8 are not permitted to climb and must remain in the non-climbing area under active adult supervision. Babies in carriers are not permitted into the climbing area.

Groups are limited to 6 to allow everyone time to climb. By reserving a time slot, you are ready to climb at that time. This reservation is so everyone who wants to climb on Saturday will be able to. 

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Reed Gym Pool
Swimming - Reed Gym
1 - 5 pm 

Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but a BFW ID and event ticket are required for entry each day. Children must stay with and be directly supervised.

Tailgate

Tailgate
ICCU Dome (Holt Arena)
2:30 - 3:30 pm

Fuel up on snacks before the football game at the BFW tailgate. BFW ID and event voucher required for entry. Your BFW ID and voucher will be waiting for you at the check-in table. ISU students need a voucher.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Football Game

Football Game vs. San Diego 
ICCU Dome (Holt Arena)
4 pm

ROAR for the Bengals at the Saturday, September 12, football game against the University of San Diego. Kickoff at 4:00 p.m. in the ICCU Dome (Holt Arena). 

Discounted tickets can be purchased on ISU's ticketing website. Use code FAMILYWEEKEND.

ISU students will need to redeem their ticket online.

Parking can be purchased upon entering ICCU Dome (Holt Arena). There is additional parking at Reed Gym and some street parking.

Pop corn at a movie theater

Movie - Disney Pixar Hoppers - PG
Bengal Theater
4 or 7 pm

Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but a BFW ID and event ticket are required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Sunday - September 13

Turner Commons

Brunch - Turner Hall
10 am - 2 pm

Join your student for brunch at Turner. $14.99/person. Menu: buffet-style breakfast options, such as homestyle entrees, bakery items, grilled items, fruit, and various beverages. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.

ISU Student DO NOT need a ticket if they have a meal plan (most students living on campus). ISU Student NEEDS a ticket if they DO NOT have a meal plan (most students that are living off campus).

Registration deadline: Midnight, August 28, 2026.

Reed Gym Pool
Swimming - Reed Gym
1 - 5 pm 

Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but a BFW ID and event ticket are required for entry each day. Children must stay with and be directly supervised.