Thursday - November 2
Student Packet Pick Up
Pond Student Union
11am-3pm
Students are able to pick up packets on Thursday from 11am-3pm in the Pond Student Union Lobby. If you would like your student to pick up the family weekend packet please indicate that when registering.
Friday - November 3
Packet Pick Up
Pond Student Union
4-7pm
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.
Pizza Dinner
Pond Student Union
4-7pm
Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy tasty Bigfoot Pizza at the Pond Student Union, Quad Lounge. Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. $10/person. BFW ID and event ticket required. ISU student needs a ticket.
Choose from a variety of pizzas:
- Maneater - Canadian bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Black Olives, Onions, Beef and Extra Cheese
- The Combo - Canadian bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers
- Veggie - Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers and Extra Cheese
- Chicken Bacon Ranch - Ranch Sauce, Chicken and Bacon
- BBQ Chicken pizza - BBQ sauce, chicken and cheese
- Pepperoni pizza
- Cheese pizza
Bingo
Pond Student Union Ballroom
7pm
Enjoy our immensely popular SAB Bingo event! Win ISU Bengal gear!
Open to Bengal Family Weekend participants only. No charge for entry, but BFW ID and event ticket required. Your BFW ID and voucher will be waiting for you at the check-in table.
Movie
Bengal Theater
7pm
Blue Beetle - PG-13
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, October 22, 2023
Bowling and Billiards
Games Center
4-10pm
Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free round of billiards or bowling 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, October 22, 2023
Women's Basketball Game
Reed Gym
7pm
ISU vs. Black Hills State
Bengal Family Weekend participants can join the excitement at the Women's Basketball Team. 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, October 22, 2023
Saturday - November 4
Campus Recreation
8am - 8pm
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. In order to use the cardio or weights areas, participants must be at least 16 years old. Any minor who comes into the gym needs to have a parent with them to sign the waiver and supervise.
Registration deadline: Midnight, October 22, 2023
Tie Dye
Craft Shop
11am-4pm
Take the family to tie dye t-shirts at the Craft Shop on the first floor of the Pond Student Union Building (past the Games Center).
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, October 22, 2023
Idaho Museum of Natural History
698 E Dillon St, Pocatello, ID 83201 (next to the Pond Student Union)
10am-5pm
Explore the wonders of the Idaho Natural History Museum. Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but RSVP is required.
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, October 22, 2023
Brunch
Turner Hall
10am-2pm
Join your student for brunch at Turner. $10.14/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, October 22, 2023
Bowling and Billiards
Games Center
11am-10pm
Bengal Family Weekend participants can enjoy a free round of billiards or bowling 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, October 22, 2023
Football Game
Holt Arena
4pm
ISU vs. Weber State
ROAR for the Bengals at the Saturday, November 4, football game. Kickoff at 4:00 p.m. in Holt Arena. $10/ticket. BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Ticket must be redeemed at the south side of Holt at the ticket booth before entering Holt. Your BFW ID and ticket will be waiting for you at the check-in table.
Purchase a Holt parking pass ahead of time. $10/per car.
Registration deadline: Midnight, October 22, 2023
Open Climb - Sold Out
Climbing Wall, Campus Recreation
1-5pm
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.
Registration deadline: Midnight, October 22, 2023
Movie - TBA
Bengal Theater
4pm, 7pm
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, October 22, 2023
Sunday - November 5
Brunch
Turner Hall
10am-2pm
Join your student for brunch at Turner. $10.14/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, October 22, 2023
Movie
Bengal Theater
4pm, 7pm
Free to Bengal Family Weekend registrants, but BFW ID and event ticket required for entry. Your BFW ID and voucher will be waiting for you at the check-in table.
Registration deadline: Midnight, October 22, 2023