Parent and Family Weekend

Bobcat Volleyball vs. Easern Washington University

TBD

Cheer on the Bobcats! show your MSU spirit, and make sure to wear your blue and gold! 2024 Bobcat Volleyball tickets will go on sale on August 5th at 10am.

∗Starred events are included with registration∗

10:30am – 3:30pm

∗Check-In.Pick up your Parent & Family Weekend lanyard/pass for events at the Museum of the Rockies, located at 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717. Staffing is provided by the Bobcat Parent & Family Program.

10:00am – 4:00pm

Take a Hike. Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center adjacent to the Roskie Hall parking lot and Intramural Fields. Those interested in area hikes should stop by to receive maps and directions.

Outdoor Recreation Center, 1401 West Lincoln Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Enjoy a Gallery. There are three campus galleries to enjoy:

Helen E. Copeland Gallery located in Haynes Hall;

School of Architecture gallery located just inside the East entrance of Cheever Hall;

The Exit Gallery located in the Strand Union Building;

Or take in one of the local galleries found on scenic Main Street

∗Visit a Museum. Check out the world-famous Siebel Dinosaur Complex and more, at the Museum of the Rockies. Those registered for the Parent & Family Weekend will receive free admissions throughout the Museum of the Rockies. 

Do you prefer something with fewer feathers and more recent historical advancements? We recommend the American Computer & Robotics Museum  located at 2023 Stadium Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715

Take a Tour. Self guided walking tour or Bozeman driving tour.

1:30pm - 3:00pm

∗Photos with Spirit. Alumni Plaza. 

4:30pm – 6:00pm

∗Welcome Reception. Join us at Kagy Fields to kickoff the weekend, on the corner of Kagy and Bobcat Boulevard.

6:30pm – 8:30pm

*Drink and Draw. Join fellow creatives at Valhalla Meadery for locally made meads and painting.

6:30pm – 8:30pm

*Friday Night Jazz. Enjoy craft pizza and Bozeman's local Big Band at Red Tractor Pizza.

7:00pm – 11:00pm

*Open Mic Night. Open to ages 18 and up, laugh out loud to local comedians at Bozeman/s comedy club, Last Best Comedy.

7:00pm – 11:00pm

*El Wencho.

∗Starred events are included with registration∗

7:00am-10:00am

∗Breakfast

Enjoy many breakfast options with your student within the comfortable atmosphere of Rendezvous Dining  Hall.

Please plan to visit during the following hours of 7am-10am and show your name tag to enter.

8:00am

Alpha Omicron Pi 27th Annual 5k & 1 mile race for the Arthritis Foundation. Check-in for participants will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, October 12th at Montana Hall on the MSU Bozeman Campus. The 5k and one mile races will begin at 8:30am and end at the Alpha Omicron Pi house where a light breakfast for participants will be provided. All donations raised will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation to support Juvenile Arthritis research and provide resources to families who have children that have Juvenile Arthritis. Register ahead of time. 

Location:  Montana Hall(Please park in Bobcat Lot 11 located off of S. 7th Avenue near the MSU parking garage and North Dome Fitness Center.)  

8:00am – 5:00pm

Take a Hike. Visit the Outdoor Recreation Center located on West Lincoln Street adjacent to the Roskie Hall parking lot and Intramural Fields. Those interested in area hikes should stop by to receive maps and directions.

TBD

∗Parent & Family Tailgate. Join us for a tailgate to mix and mingle with other parents and families before cheering on the Bobcats! There will be yard games and food provided, as well as drinks available for purchase.

Location: Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59718

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Montana Fresh Hop Festival. Come and enjoy a variety of fresh-hopped craft beers, made by over 30 brewers from all over the state. Hosted at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

TBD

Bobcat Football. Montana State vs Idaho Vandals. Cheer on the Bobcats. Show your MSU spirit and make sure to wear blue and gold or your Parent & Family Weekend t-shirt! 2024 Bobcat Football tickets  will go on sale on August 5th at 10:00 am.

Clear bag policy for all attendees.  Bring the bags handed out at orientation over summer or purchase one at the check in table. 

Location: Bobcat Stadium, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT 59718