Get your favorite siblings (or those you love like a sibling) to campus for this year’s Sibling Weekend 2024, April 19-21, presented by the Student Alumni Council.
This annual tradition has events happening all over campus. And that’s not to mention Gamma Phi’s big Spring Shows and carnival at CEFCU Arena. Check out some of the can’t-miss events below, and stay updated on the rest through the Sibling Weekend website.
Be sure to use #RedbirdFamily as you post, and share the memories you create with your siblings and family.
Gamma Phi Circus Spring Shows
The 95th anniversary of Illinois State’s Gamma Phi Circus highlights the weekend’s activities with shows Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 20, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Regular-priced tickets can be purchased through the Redbird Athletics Ticket Office, online, or at the door during show weekend.
Matinee carnival
Before the Saturday matinee, the Student Alumni Council invites students and siblings to attend the tenth annual Sibling Carnival. This popular Sibling Weekend tradition is kid-approved and open to everyone who has a youth ticket to the matinee show. The carnival includes a variety of games, face painters, prizes, and fun for kids of all ages.
Sibling Weekend sweet treat
Send a personalized cookie, brownie, or other sweet treat for your student and their sibling(s). Delivery is available Monday through Friday only. All orders must be prepaid and received seven days in advance.
Choose from a fruit basket, a 12-inch white cake, a 12-inch brownie, or a 12-inch cookie. Cakes, 12-inch cookies, and brownies can all be decorated including a special message.
Mini Golf Glow
Join University Housing for a night of glow-in-the-dark putt-putt on Saturday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m. in the Cardinal Court Community Center Gym. The event is free for all residential students and their siblings. Residents need to show their key(s) and ID upon entry.
Free pass for the Student Fitness Center
Free guest passes for Sibling Weekend are available to family members aged 18 and older with pre-registration. Guests must be accompanied by an Illinois State University student during their workout. To pre-register, please contact Campus Recreation at (309) 438-7529 by Wednesday, April 17. Guests who do not pre-register may purchase a $10 guest pass if accompanied by an ISU student.
Redbird baseball
Redbird baseball takes on the Indiana State Sycamores all weekend. Take your siblings to Duffy Bass Field over by Tri-Towers to root for our team. Games are Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. All games are free with Saturday having special promotions and giveaways as a part of Stuff the Duff!
Miller Park Zoo’s Party for the Planet
Head to Miller Park Zoo for their Earth Day event, Party for the Planet, on Saturday, April 20 from noon-2 p.m. The event is free with general admission ($9 or $7 with student I.D.). Also, take the time to visit all the exhibits and meet a lot of furry friends.
Those interested in submitting a program/event for Sibling Weekend or with questions can contact Janet Anani, graduate assistant for Alumni Engagement.
