For decades, Bowling Green State University has hosted Falcon Family Weekend. The event is designed to welcome parents and siblings to the University for an activity-filled weekend. 

Event director Chris Bullins said over 1,600 families registered to attend; however, Bullins estimated 7,500 total parents arrived to enjoy the festivities this weekend.

This year, events were jam-packed with activities such as open houses in the academic buildings, a movie night, brunch, planetarium shows at the Math and Science building, ice skating, Dessert with the Deans, educational sessions and the Falcon football game against Middle Tennessee State. 

As always, the University fosters exploration, as many students and parents conducted their own self-guided tours around campus and of the downtown Bowling Green area.

Parents and BGSU alumnus John Lanson enjoyed seeing the Greek houses constructed near Centennial Hall. 

“It’s amazing to me how far this campus has come since I graduated many decades ago,” Lanson said. “The new Greek houses truly promote community values, and I think that’s what BG is all about, not just Greek life.”

Students packed the stadium on Saturday afternoon for the BG vs Middle Tennessee State game. The Falcons ended up taking a loss, 41-21.

“I think it is great just to be back in the Doyt watching the Falcons play competitive football,” Lanson said.

While some parents and students participated in the various campus activities offered, some parents wanted to get reacquainted with the college lifestyle.

BGSU parent Michelle Compton went to a few parties on the opening night of Parents Weekend just to relive her college days.

“I was amazed I was able to stay up so late like my daughter can,” she said. “House parties can get really loud and exhausting very quickly.”

Falcon Family Weekend events drew to an official close on Sunday, Sept. 18. The annual event is sure to resume next year with even more fun-filled and engaging events.