Sibs weekend at Ohio University is Friday February 4-6 this year! This is the siblings of the current Bobcats to experience campus life for a weekend and to spend some time with their favorite Bobcats!Ohio University doesn’t disappoint with events scheduled for the weekend, including a Stargazing and Campfire on Friday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm and a Weekend Day Hike Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The Stargazing and Campfire event begins with a short hike around The Ridges, and then roasting marshmallows, gazing through telescopes, spotting constellations and listening to tales of the night sky and stories about The Ridges lore.
This event does require tickets that cost $10 per person. You can find more information here:
https://calendar.ohio.edu/event/sibs_weekend_stargazing_and_campfire
The Weekend Day Hike is on Friday and Saturday in Hocking Hills State Park from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Getaway from campus and take a beautiful hike through Hocking Hills with your favorite Bobcat.
This event does require tickets and cost is $15. You can find more information and purchase tickets here: https://calendar.ohio.edu/event/sibs_weekend_day_hike_2022
Take in a Bobcat Basketball game Saturday at the Convocation Center on Saturday February 5th, tip off at 2p. Tickets are needed. You can get tickets here: https://www.ticketsmarter.com/4824830/ohio-bobcats-vs-western-michigan-broncos
If you are into art you can take in a Water color: Techniques and Composition Class on Saturday February 5th from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at the Dairy Barn Arts Center.
You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/the-dairy-barn-arts-center/exploring-watercolor-techniques-and-composition-b317/597192924679671/
Take in some local grub and drinks by stopping at one of the many local restaurants in the area including Broney’s Alumni Grill, GoodFella’s Pizza, the aptly named The Pub Bar & Grill, and the ever popular Jackie’s Brewpub! You can’t go wrong with any of the choices in uptown Athens for food or atmosphere.