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Homecoming schedule

Explore Homecoming & Family Weekend events, happening on October 30–31. RSVP today to reserve your spots for select events.


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Friday, October 30

Homecoming Information Booth

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Steps

Stop by the Homecoming Information Booth at the Memorial Chapel Steps for event details, schedules, and helpful information throughout the weekend.

Women's Soccer Happy Hour (Free)

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Hangar 24 Brewery, Off Campus

Join Redlands Women’s Soccer alumni for a fun and relaxed happy hour at Hangar Brewery! Reconnect with former teammates, share favorite memories, and celebrate the lasting friendships that make our Bulldog family so special. We hope to see you there!

Contact Suzette Soboti for any questions.

University of Redlands Tailgating

4:00 p.m. at Casa Loma Parking Lot

Get in on this University of Redlands Homecoming tradition. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, providing participants an opportunity to gather and tailgate on campus before the Homecoming game.

Music Faculty Showcase Recital (Free)

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Watchorn 107

Come and enjoy music performed by our distinguished Conservatory of Music faculty. The concert will feature chamber music of a wide variety of styles and instrumentation, showcasing the wonderful talent of our faculty.

Contact Kathryn Nevin for any questions.

Women's Water Polo & Volleyball Alumnae Team Mixer (Free)

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for food, drink, and memories in this intersquad crossover of Redlands alumnae, coaches, and friends!

Contact Tamara Perea for the event location and any questions.

Redlands Regatta Boat Race (Free)

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Thompson Aquatic Center

Cheer on students and alumni as they race their handmade boats across the Thompson Aquatic pool!

Drag Show (Free)

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Valencia Room

Kick off the weekend with a Drag Extravaganza, hosted by our Office of Inclusion & Community. Everyone's welcome to celebrate Homecoming with some of our local & fierce drag queens!

 

Saturday, October 31 🎃

Homecoming Information Center

9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Chapel Steps

Stop by the Homecoming Information Booth for event details, schedules, and helpful information throughout the weekend.

Haunted Campus Tours (Free)

10:00 a.m. – Noon at Ken & Lynn Hall Welcome Center

Dare to explore the darker side of the University of Redlands. Join Admissions for Haunted Campus Tours! From shadowy corners to historic buildings, you’ll never look at campus the same way again.

Women's Soccer Alumni Game (Free)

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Farquhar Practice Field

Step back onto the field with former teammates and fellow Bulldogs! Come reconnect, compete, and celebrate the friendships and traditions that make our program so special.

Contact Suzette Soboti for any questions.

Women's Basketball Alumni Game (Free)

10:00 a.m. – Noon at Currier Gymnasium

Alumni of the women's basketball program are invited to go head-to-head with this year's current squad in historic Currier Gymnasium on Saturday, October 31st. Come join us!

Contact Alyssa Downs for any questions.

Mini Lecture - Suspense into Dread: Hitchcock and the Horror Film (Free)

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at Hall of Letters 100

Mini Lectures are back! Join Dr. Piers Britton for a fascinating look at the filmmaker who knew how to keep audiences on the edge of their seats!

Sigma Tau Delta 100th Anniversary (Free)

11:00 a.m. – Noon at Hall of Letters 213: Browsing Room

Join Sigma Tau Delta members, alumni, and friends in celebrating 100 years of excellence in English language and literature. Connect over refreshments and a shared love of the written word.

Contact Heather King-Shamp for any questions.

Men's Water Polo vs Chapman University Game (Free)

11:00 a.m. at Thompson Aquatic Center

Watch our University of Redlands Men's Water Polo Team in action as they take on Chapman University!

Contact Ryan Hall for any questions.

Farm Fest on SURF ($20 meal ticket)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Surf Garden

Join us for lunch at Farm Fest, our annual gathering at the Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF), featuring live music, food trucks, ice cream, and a petting zoo!

Contact the CSL Office for any questions.

Greek Lunches

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at various locations

Join Greek lunches that are open to alumni, students, and family members! Please note that not all Greek organizations are hosting events; see the list below for details.

Alpha Sigma Pi: Sigma Sisterhood Lunch

$25 per guest- includes lunch, dessert, and drink
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Alpha Sigma Pi House, 543 Cook St

Calling all Sigmas and their families! Join us for our annual homecoming lunch at the Sigma House. Let's come together to make new memories while honoring our rich legacy. Please ensure that all attendees register and pay for the lunch by visiting AlphaSigmaPiAlum.org by Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Contact Leticia Wells for further event details.

Chi Sigma Chi: Annual Homecoming BBQ (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Chi Sigma Chi House, 1245 Sylvan Blvd

BBQ and activities at our Fraternity House on Greek Row. Food and beverages provided free of charge courtesy of the Chi Sigma Chi Alumni Association. We are currently celebrating 91 consecutive years of Brotherhood at the University of Redlands. All Chi Sigma Chi active and alumni members - including their parents and families - are welcome.

Contact Michael Mack for further event details.

Alpha Theta Phi: Open House (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Alpha Theta Phi House, 1262 Sylvan Blvd

Alumni are invited to stop by Theta House for a casual visit and reconnect with fellow members. Light refreshments will be provided.

Gamma Delta Rho: Homecoming Kickback (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Billings House, 1016 E Colton Ave

The men of GDR extend a warm welcome home to our alumni, family, and friends.

Alpha Gamma NU: Homecoming Reunion (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Alpha Gamma NU House, 1225 Sylvan Blvd

Celebrating 103 years of the fraternity. Welcome back to all current members and alumni of Alpha Gamma NU! BBQ food will be provided and served by active members.

Pi Chi: Homecoming Event

$10 per guest - includes lunch and a drink of their choice
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Pi Chi House, 1215 Sylvan Blvd

Current members and alumni are warmly invited to gather at the Pi Chi House for an evening of connection. Guests will enjoy a casual meal featuring hot dogs, fries, and a drink of their choice.

Delta Kappa Psi: Cuca's and a Cold One

$10 per guest - includes lunch and 1 beverage / $13 per guest - includes lunch and 2 beverages
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Delta Kappa Psi House, 1134 Sylvan Blvd

All Deltas and their families are invited to join us for our Annual "Cuca's and a Cold One" Homecoming event! Lunch includes a Cuca's mini burrito, chips and salsa, beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Royal Purple Sponsor alums fees are included in sponsorship - just register online.

Contact Connie Smith for further event details.

Alpha Xi Omicron: Homecoming Halloween Celebration (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Alumni House

Celebrate Homecoming with Alpha Xi! Former actives are inted to celebrate our 99th anniversary. Enjoy laughs,games, treats and tricks with past and current sisters. Great opportunity to reconnect with sisters. Located at the alumni house! See you there!

Kappa Sigma Sigma: KZZ Homecoming

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Kappa Sigma Sigma House, 1235 Sylvan Blvd

Join Kappa Sigma Sigma aka the Birds, for a fun day of food, drinks, activities! Everyone is welcome - come meet actives and alumni alike from the Birds!

Beta Lambda: Betaville (Free)

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Beta Lambda House, 537 Cook St

Fun Gathering at the Beta house! This is to bond and spend time with our beautiful alumnae! There will be light food, music, and Actives ready to welcome you all home!


Men's Water Polo Alumni Game (Free)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Aquatic Center

Calling all Men's Water Polo alumni! Come compete in the alumni game to follow the home game against Chapman.

5 Projects by ALBA Reception (Free)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Peppers Art Gallery

Join us for our annual Homecoming art reception and appreciate the work of URLA faculty as we showcase their latest projects.

Women's Volleyball Game (Free)

2:00 p.m. at Currier Gymnasium

Cheer on our Women's Volleyball Team and bring the energy from the stands in their match against Occidental College.

Cross Country and Track & Field Alumni Reunion (Free)

2:00 p.m. at Escape Craft Brewery, Off Campus

Celebrate the tradition and legacy of Redlands Cross Country and Track & Field at our Alumni Reunion! Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the friendships and memories that continue beyond the finish line, with food and beer from Escape Craft Brewery. Admission is complimentary, with donations appreciated to support Redlands Cross Country and Track & Field.


Mini Lecture - Mapping Monsters: GIS and Spatial Humanities (Free)

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Hall of Letters 100

In this mini lecture, learn how Dr. Heather King-Shamp uses ArcGIS to map character movements in Bram Stoker's Dracula to unpack geopolitics behind the story.

🧡 Bulldog Spirit Fest & Trunk-or-Treat (Free)

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Chapel Drive & University Quad

Spend your Halloween afternoon with us for a fun-filled celebration the whole family will love! Come to our trunk-or-treat in your favorite costume, meet student organizations, and enjoy an afternoon packed with festive activities, sweet treats, pumpkin carving, pie-eating contest, and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Contact Ireland Patti for any questions.

🧡 All-School Dinner on the Quad (Free)

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at University Quad

Gather for the All-School Halloween Dinner on the Quad, a beloved campus tradition bringing all Bulldogs together for an evening of festive fun, spooky surprises, and Halloween fun. Celebrate the season with friends, classmates, faculty, and the University of Redlands community!

Black at Redlands Tailgate (Free)

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Casa Loma Lawn

Tailgate with the Black Student, Faculty, Staff, Administrator, & Alumni Association before the big game. Bring a chair or blanket, kick back, and join us for spades, dominos, UNO, and plenty of laughs.

Bulldog Football Serrao Era Tailgate ($40 includes game ticket, two 21+ beverages and appetizers)

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Ted Runner Stadium

We invite you to join us for a pre-game tailgate in the Ted Runner Stadium West Endzone, honoring the Coach Serrao era of Bulldog football at the University of Redlands. Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by kick-off at 7 pm as the Bulldogs take on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, and will include a special halftime recognition of the 1976 Championship team. Och Tamale and Go Bulldogs!

Contact Geoff Roche for any questions.

Bulldog Football vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Game ($10 at the gate)

Kickoff 7:00 p.m. at Ted Runner Stadium

Gather your friends and family for a special Halloween night under the lights! Come cheer on our Bulldogs, enjoy the crisp fall atmosphere, and celebrate the traditions that make Homecoming so special as our Bulldog Football team takes on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Sunday, November 1

University of Redlands Chapel Singers: Office of Compline (Free)

7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Off Campus

Join the Chapel Singers for the beautiful and reflective Office of Compline, an evening service of prayer, music, and contemplation. Experience the peaceful tradition of Compline on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Redlands.

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