Bowling Green State University

Falcon Family Weekend

Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022

Family Weekend is a tradition held during fall semester every year. Where parents, family members and student supporters come to BGSU to visit their students, create memories, explore campus and participate in events and programs across campus.

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Dueling Pianos

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 5pm to 7pm

The Oaks, Social House

Head to the Oaks for dinner and a show! This interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing. The audience will control the direction of the show by writing their favorite songs on request slips that they bring to the pianos. Energetic and exciting entertainers then perform these songs, while encouraging audience participation. The fact that many of your favorite rock, r&b and rap songs can be performed on the piano will leave you amazed.  Cost to participate: No pre-sale tickets will be sold. Simply head to the Oaks for dinner, and the show is included with the price of your meal. There will be an entry cost at the door: ​​​$16 for credit/debit (we are cashless) or one meal swipe per person upon entry. - Children under 4: Free  - Ages 4-7: $7.75  - Ages 8-12: $9.00 ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Magician David Anthony

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 7pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom

David Anthony combines magic, comedy, and audience participation to make your event a memorable experience for your audience. Your guests will be laughing out loud one minute and then with their jaws on the floor from amazement the next. David's show features cutting-edge magic and mind reading to ensure the audience leaves having a great experience and wanting to come back for your future events.  ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

BGSU Football vs Central Michigan - Family Weekend Game

Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Doyt L. Perry Stadium

Following President Rogers' Family Weekend Football Tailgate, cheer on the BGSU Football team as they take on Central Michigan at home on Saturday, Oct. 18. Purchase your discounted tickets today! This game is a part of BGSU's Falcon Family Weekend. ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Trivia Game Show

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 7:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Ballroom

Are you confident in your knowledge of pop culture, video games, and comic books? Do your friends often come to you for answers, and do you seldom resort to searching online? If so, gather a group of like-minded individuals and join the exciting game show, Nerdology! This interactive program combines entertaining games, engaging audience participation, and challenging trivia questions for all the nerds out there. Participate, win amazing prizes, and put your knowledge to the test! Check them out!  ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Family Weekend Check-in

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4pm to 7pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room

Welcome families! We are excited about your arrival. Please follow these steps to check in when you arrive: We ask for families to register for family weekend so we can a count of how many guests we will have on campus to help us plan our events and communicate relevant information for the weekend. If you've registered, closer to the event date, a QR code will be sent to your email—simply pull it up, and we’ll get you checked in! Check-in will take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.  At check-in, you will be greeted by BGSU staff, who will be able to answer any questions you have about Family Weekend. You will also receive the following: Family Weekend Event Schedule Campus Map and commuity coupons Family Weekend T-shirt if purchased by Sunday, Sept. 7 ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Dueling Pianos

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 5pm to 7pm

The Oaks, Social House

Head to the Oaks for dinner and a show! This interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing. The audience will control the direction of the show by writing their favorite songs on request slips that they bring to the pianos. Energetic and exciting entertainers then perform these songs, while encouraging audience participation. The fact that many of your favorite rock, r&b and rap songs can be performed on the piano will leave you amazed.  Cost to participate: No pre-sale tickets will be sold. Simply head to the Oaks for dinner, and the show is included with the price of your meal. There will be an entry cost at the door: ​​​$16 for credit/debit (we are cashless) or one meal swipe per person upon entry. - Children under 4: Free  - Ages 4-7: $7.75  - Ages 8-12: $9.00 ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

BGSU Football vs Central Michigan - Family Weekend Game

Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Doyt L. Perry Stadium

Following President Rogers' Family Weekend Football Tailgate, cheer on the BGSU Football team as they take on Central Michigan at home on Saturday, Oct. 18. Purchase your discounted tickets today! This game is a part of BGSU's Falcon Family Weekend. ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

Family Weekend Check-in

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 9am to 11am

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Multipurpose Room

Welcome families! We are excited about your arrival. Please follow these steps to check in when you arrive: We ask for families to register for family weekend so we can a count of how many guests we will have on campus to help us plan our events and communicate relevant information for the weekend. If you've registered, closer to the event date, a QR code will be sent to your email—simply pull it up, and we’ll get you checked in! Check-in will take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.  At check-in, you will be greeted by BGSU staff, who will be able to answer any questions you have about Family Weekend. You will also receive the following: Family Weekend Event Schedule Campus Map and commuity coupons Family Weekend T-shirt if purchased by Sunday, Sept. 7 ---------------------------------------- Falcon Family Weekend Oct. 17-19 | This event is part of Falcon Family Weekend, an annual tradition for parents, family members, and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events, and explore campus and the local community.

To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

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