Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026

11:15 a.m. – First Year Tradition Event
John & Charles Wesley Chapel

1:00 p.m. – BEST Talk with Kaylee (Haller ’19) Fisher
Library 323

11:10 a.m. – Legacy Chapel
John & Charles Wesley Chapel

This year’s Alumni Award recipients are:
Honus Wagner ’20: FEARLESS Award
Barbara (Amidon ’62) Patrick: Alumni Christian Service Award
Kaylee (Haller ’19) Fisher: Young Alumna of the Year
LTG Mary (Biglow ’91) Krueger Izaguirre: Alumna of the Year

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch
Dining Hall, Reinhold Campus Center

2:15 p.m. – Presentation by LTG Mary (Biglow ’91) Krueger Izaguirre, Surgeon General of the US Army
Schaller Hall, Paine Center for Science

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Homecoming Collage Concert
John & Charles Wesley Chapel
A varied collection of performances from our ensembles and soloists.

9:30 – 11:00 p.m. – Student Homecoming Dance
Van Dyk Lounge, Campus Center

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Q&A with President Lewis
Dining Hall, Campus Center

9:30 – East Hall Dedication
Sastic Courtyard and Gillette Lounge, East Hall

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Equestrian Open House
Equestrian Center
Enjoy family-friendly activities and explore our Equestrian Center!

9:30  – 11:30 a.m. – Homecoming Disc Golf Tournament
Field of Dreams Disc Golf Course
Pre-Registration Required

10:30  – 11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Craft and Activities at Cōppa Cō
Enjoy some time at Houghton’s alumni-owned coffee shop and art co-op. Kids’ craft costs $10, paid on-site.
Cōppa Cō: 9729 NY-19, Houghton, NY 14744

11:00 a.m. – Dr. Ben King Portrait Unveiling
Recital Hall, Center for the Arts

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball Competitions
Fillmore Central School, 104 W Main St, Fillmore, NY 14735
11:00 a.m. vs. St. John Fisher | 3:00 p.m. vs. Buffalo State

11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Homecoming Festival and Class Reunions: ’96, ’01, ’06, ’11, ’16, ’21, and ’26!
The Quad (Rain Location: Campus Center)
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Festival Lunch
With bounce houses, craft vendors, live music, free cider and donuts, and much more!

12:00 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Russell Sage College
Outdoor Tennis Courts | Rain Location: Kerr-Pegula Field House

12:00 p.m. – Ready for Monday Reunion Performance
In front of Wesley Chapel

1:00 p.m. – Story Time with Dr. Doug Gaerte
Van Dyk Lounge (Rain Location: Java 101, Campus Center)
Kids are invited to listen in on a collection of fun stories read by Dr. Gaerte!

1:00 p.m. – Field Hockey vs. Utica
Burke Field

3:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Utica 
Burke Field

9:00 p.m. – Homecoming SPOT
Wesley Chapel

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
Dining Hall

8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – Worship Services
Houghton Wesleyan Church