The schedule below reflects our current lineup of Homecoming & Family Weekend events—but we're not finished yet! Additional activities are still being finalized and will be added as we get closer to the big weekend, so be sure to check back for updates.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 Schedule
More to Come!
Schedule of Events
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- Pep Rally: Campus Center Quad, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Jazz Concert: Whalen Center for Music, 7:00 p.m.
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- Check-in and Welcome: Main Concourse, Athletics and Events Center, 4-7 p.m.
- Check in for the weekend and pick up your name tag and lanyard, which will serve as your entry pass to weekend events.
- Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony: Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall (Campus Center), 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Ticketed event
Available All day- Self-guided events, see program booklet at check-in for details
- Handwerker Gallery Exhibits, Gannett Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Religious & Spiritual Life Events
- Hike the IC Natural Lands Trails
- Campus Center Outdoor Fire Pit, 9 a.m. - Midnight
- Fitness Center Open Hours, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. (some restrictions for guests under age 18)
- Check-in and Welcome: Main Concourse, Athletics and Events Center, 4-7 p.m.
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- IC Runs Purple 5k for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Kostrinksy Field, 8:30 a.m.
- Hosted by Ithaca College's Office of Public Safety and the Prevention Education Network to benefit the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.
- Saturday Morning Check-In and Welcome: Main Concourse, Athletics and Events Center, 9-11 a.m.
- For those who can’t make it to Friday’s Check-in, this provides another opportunity to sign in and pick up your name tag and lanyard, which will serve as your entry pass to weekend events.
- Homecoming & Family Weekend Picnic Lunch: Campus Center Quad, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Enjoy a complimentary buffet luncheon. This is a great opportunity to meet other alumni, families, and students. Weather permitting, the lunch will be held outside. Dress appropriately!
- Homecoming Football Game: Butterfield Stadium, 1:00 p.m.
- Watch the IC Bombers take on the University of Rochester Yellowjackets
- Susan DiPace ‘74 Alumni Panel and Networking Event: Clark & Klingenstein Lounges (Campus Center), 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- One World Concert with IC International Club: Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall (Campus Center), 7:00 p.m.
- Join the Ithaca College International Club in celebrating the diversity and talent of IC students. This concert is dedicated to the appreciation of arts, music, dance, and other performances representing different cultures in the United States and internationally.
Available All day- Self-guided events, see program booklet at check-in for details
- Handwerker Gallery Exhibits, Gannett Center, noon- 5 p.m.
- Religious & Spiritual Life Events
- Hike the IC Natural Lands Trails
- Campus Center Outdoor Fire Pit, 9 a.m. - Midnight
- Fitness Center Open Hours (including lawn games), 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (some restrictions for guests under age 18)
- IC Runs Purple 5k for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Kostrinksy Field, 8:30 a.m.
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- Concert Band: Whalen Center for Music, 4:00 p.m.
Available All day- Self-guided events, see program booklet at check-in for details
- Handwerker Gallery Exhibits, Gannett Center, noon- 5 p.m.
- Religious & Spiritual Life Events
- Hike the IC Natural Lands Trails
- Campus Center Outdoor Fire Pit, 9 a.m. - Midnight
- Fitness Center Open Hours (including lawn games), 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (some restrictions for guests under age 18)
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- For other Ithaca area activities and attractions, please see: Visit Ithaca