Ten University of Montana Homecoming Things to Know This Weekend

From singing and socializing to free pancakes and cheering on three different Montana Grizzly teams, here's some things to know.

It's Homecoming Week for the University of Montana. And while that always means a parade and an important football game, here are some other cool activities you might want to enjoy as well.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 

>Washington-Grizzly Champions Center Grand Opening Tours, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

>Montana Grizzly Volleyball vs. Northern Colorado, 7:00 p.m., West Auxiliary Gym of the Adams Center. Kids 12 and under get in free. The team will be signing this year's Griz Volleyball poster after the match.

>All-Alumni Social with UM Marching Band, Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown, 7:00 p.m. - Midnight.

>Yell Night Pep Rally, Lighting of the "M," University of Montana Oval, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

>Free Pancake Breakfast. Missoula Fire announces a free breakfast of pancakes, sausage, orange juice and and coffee at Fire Station 2, 247 Mount Avenue, from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Firefighters will be on hand to give kids a tour of the station and the engines. Donations are appreciated but not required.

>UM Homecoming Parade. Higgins and University Avenues, starting at 10:00 a.m.

>All-Alumni Homecoming Tailgate, Lot 2, River Bowl North, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

>Montana Grizzly Football vs. North Dakota, 1:00 p.m.

>Montana Grizzly Volleyball vs. North Dakota, 7:00 p.m., West Auxiliary Gym of the Adams Center. Bring your ticket from the Homecoming football game in and get in free.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

>Montana Grizzly Softball Doubleheader vs. Providence, South Campus Grizzly Softball Stadium, 1:00 p.m.

Lots of folks in town, exciting atmosphere and a full agenda of fun. Whether you're a Griz alum or not, we hope you can enjoy some of these terrific activities this weekend!

DB