Oct. 16-18
Join us for Falcon Family Weekend this fall!
Falcon Family Weekend is an annual tradition for parents, family members and supporters to visit, create memories, participate in events as well as explore campus and the local community. This year, there will be a variety of activities and events to look forward to!
Register your family today and explore the festivities you will enjoy during your stay in Bowling Green. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Parent and Family Programs at 419-372-2343 or families@bgsu.edu.
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate prior to this event by contacting Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495.
Parent and Family Programs
419-372-2343 | families@bgsu.edu
Every year, Falcon Family Weekend features a unique shirt to commemorate the weekend. These shirts won’t be available for purchase during the event, so the only way to get one (or two!) is through the pre-sale, taking place July 1–Sept. 8.
The design is still in the works, we are excited to share it with our famillies soon, so get excited for the big reveal!
Order your FFW Shirt beginning July 1
Purchase athletic tickets
Cheer on the Falcons as a family at our home athletic games during Falcon Family Weekend!
Discounted tickets will go on sale May 20. Tickets and parking passes will be loaded into accounts in mid-August.
BGSU Student Tickets: In mid-August, your Falcon can sign into their student ticket account to download their FREE student ticket to their wallet on their phone. Their free ticket allows them to sit in any student section of General Admission Section.
Through the athletics ticketing link it will include ticket purchasing, parking pass/ RV parking information, and details about free student tickets and tickets for children aged 3 and under.
Reserved Seating Options: Families are able to purchase reserved seats to make the gameday experience better - closer to the action and you don't have to worry about getting to the game early or struggling to find seats! Please note that if your student would like to sit in the reserved section with you, you will need to purchase a ticket for them. Their student ticket does not provide access to reserved seats.
Discounted tickets available May 20
To register, log in to the Falcon Family Portal and complete the registration form. Registration for the weekend is FREE and ensures you’ll receive up-to-date information, important event details and the best possible experience while on campus. It also helps us plan for how many guests we will have on campus to create a welcoming, unforgettable weekend for everyone.
Please note: Just logging into the portal will not automatically register you for Falcon Family Weekend. You must complete event registration after logging in.
Registration available May 20
How to log in to the Falcon Family Portal:
If you already have an account, simply click the registration link, log in to the portal and scroll down on the Falcon Family Weekend registration page and complete the form.
Don't have an account? That's okay! Just click the registration link, then you will be prompted to create a portal account. Once your account is created, head back to the Falcon Family Weekend registration page and complete the form.
We are excited for your arrival! Please use the following instructions to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Arrival
To ensure that you arrive at BGSU on time, we advise that you visit the ODOT website, call 419-373-4471 or call 1-888-2OH-ROAD for updates on any local construction that could delay your trip. Please review the Plan your Stay section on this page for assistance with your travel and accommodations.
Tip:
Classes will be in session on Friday. Remember to coordinate your arrival around your student's class schedule.
Check-in
Check-in will take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Multipurpose Room from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 and 9 a.m. to 11 on Saturday, Oct. 17.
At check-in, the Parent and Family Programs staff will greet you and answer any questions about Family 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!
At check-in you will receive the following:
- Pick up limited event tickets – if available
- Family Weekend T-shirt – if pre-ordered
- Take family photos at our photo station.
- Grab a weekend itinerary and campus map
- Get answers to any questions you may have!
Whether you are traveling hundreds of miles or right down the road from your house, the following information will help you plan your Family Weekend visit.
Parking
When you arrive, head to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and park in parking lot 7.
No parking permit or meter payment will be required between 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 through 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 across campus.
Details about parking at Athletic events can be found on the Athletics ticket page.
Driving to BG
Bowling Green, Ohio is located near Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 6, on State Route 25. The University is on East Wooster Street between State Route 25 and Interstate 75. It is easily accessible from the Ohio Turnpike via exit 64/4A.
To ensure that you arrive at BGSU on time, we advise that you visit the ODOT website, call 419-373-4471 or call 1-888-2OH-ROAD for updates on any local construction that could delay your trip.
Flights
If you arrive by plane, we suggest that you rent a car for transportation or make arrangements for shuttle service. You can book a ride with BG Airport Shuttle or search online for other options in the Bowling Green area.
Airports Near BGSU:
- Toledo Express | 27 miles | 32 minute drive
- Detroit Metro | 69 miles | 1 hour and 5 minute drive
Amtrack
If you would like to travel by train, the closest Amtrack station is located in Toledo Ohio. From there, you will need to coordinate travel arrangements.
- Toledo Station | 22.3 miles | 26 minute drive
Overnight Accommodations
If you are planning on staying overnight as a guest in one of the residence halls, please make sure you and your student are familiar with the guest policies outlined in the Community Living Standards before your arrival. As a guest, you must be accompanied by your student at all times in the residence halls, as an overnight guest or just visiting.
- Best Western Falcon Plaza Motel | 0.8 miles | 4 minute drive
- Fairfield Inn & Suites - Bowling Green | 1.4 miles | 5 minute drive
- Hampton Inn - Bowling Green | 1 mile | 5 minute drive
- Holiday Inn Express | 1.8 miles | 6 minute drive
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Bowling Green | 0.8 miles | 4 minute drive
- Fire Lake Camper Park | 5.8 miles | 11 minute drive
Additional overnight accommodations can be found in our surrounding communities. The City of Perrysburg is a 20 minute drive and the City of Findlay is a 30 minute to Bowling Green.
Updated: 05/08/2026 04:06PM