After a month apart, MSU students welcomed their siblings to campus to have some fun and bonding time this weekend as the University Activities Board hosted the annual Sibs and Kids Weekend.

The event kicked off Friday for check-in with planned events beginning at 7 p.m. at the Union and other signature spots on campus.

Students and their guests enjoyed several activities including cosmic bowling, airbrush tattoos and karaoke.

The Potter Park Zoo also brought animals for attendees to observe and pet.

“We do a lot of outreach programs not just here at the Union. We go out to many different schools in the area of Lansing, Mason, and Okemos, who will invite us to come and talk to their students or their community,” Docent for the Potter Park Zoo Kayla Stomack said.

The National Society of Black Engineers had students and their guests doing science experiments together. The experiments included making a boat out of tin foil and mixtures in a bottle.

Comedian and magician Joel Ward also performed for the students and their siblings.

Students were able to participate in the activities on both Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, UAB planned a scavenger hunt in the MSU Museum, open gym at IM Sports-Circle, a show at Abrams Planetarium and the night concluded with performance by the a cappella group Spartan Dischords at the International Center.

Dairy Store ice cream as well as several other snacks were provided during the performance. The event brought family together and gave the opportunity for students see their siblings.

“I thought it would be a good experience for them to have where we could bond. I thought it would be fun to see all the animals and partake in the all the activities,” media and information freshman Emily Smith said.

Smith brought her young nephews, whom she considers her own siblings.