Parent and Family Weekend

9:00am – 3:00pm

Check-In. Pick up your lanyard/pass for events, t-shirts, pint glasses and other swag at the Museum of the Rockies. Staffing is provided by the Bobcat Parent & Family Program.

Museum of the Rockies,600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717

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

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

Do you prefer something with less scales 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.

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Lecture. Robert Putnam – author of "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again"

Strand Union Building,  751 W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Welcome Reception. No-host bar and appetizers. Join us across from the Stand Union Building, in the Norm Asbjornson Hall.

Inspiration Hall, W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715 

8:00am – Noon

Breakfast Options. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at any of our local favorites: Nova Café, Jam!, the Western Café, Mainstreet Overeasy, Bagelworks, Cat Eye Café, the Coffee Pot, Lot G, Feed Café, and Storm Castle Café.

Find other downtown breakfast locations at downtownbozeman.org

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.

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

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

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.

Menu for the Day:

Chicken Carnita Street Tacos (Tender braised chicken, cilantro lime rice, fresh pico and all the toppings)

Seasonal Fruit Tray

Black Bean and MT Lentil Dip

Hand-made Frosted Sugar Cookies  

Cake Pops Brownies

Pumpkin Blondie Bar

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

10 am - 4:30 pm 

Bookstore Open! 1030 am - 4 pm. Purchase Bobcat gear and more in the basement of the Stand Union Building  751 W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715

Bobcat Football. Cheer on the Bobcats. Show your MSU spirit and make sure to wear blue and gold or your Parent & Family Weekend t-shirt!

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

7:00 - 8:00 pm 

Dessert Reception. Enjoy dessert and good company at the Museum of the Rockies. After-hours special access to the museum’s dinosaur exhibit will be available to the attendees.

Museum of the Rockies,600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717