Homecoming 2025
Mark your calendars for Oct. 11, 2025! Connect with fellow alums, bring your family to the parade, enjoy a great time on campus and help cheer our football team on as the Falcons battle UW-Platteville. Don't miss the fun - we can't wait to see you!
Week-Long Events
Medallion Hunt: Each day at noon a new clue will be dropped on Student Involvement's social media channels. The first person to find the medallion and return it to the Information Desk in the University Center will receive a Falcon Prize Pack. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu .
Monday, Oct. 6
When: Noon-2 p.m.
Where: University Center Terrace
What: Come enjoy a Homecoming tradition with a bowl of Professor Jake's Bean Soup and kick off Homecoming with a home-cooked meal. This event is free and open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the Falcons as they face Gustavus! Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets
When: 6-7 p.m.
Where: Pete's Creek, UC
What: Come enjoy a HOCO themed bingo with a chance to win BIG PRIZES. Event is free and open to all UWRF students. For questions, email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu
Wednesday, Oct. 8
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Falcon's Nest, UC
What: Design your free homecoming t-shirt! Event is free and open to all students. First come, first served. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
When: 10 p.m.
Where: St. Croix Lanes
What: UWRF Campus Recreation has partnered with St. Croix Lanes to offer a discounted bowling night! This event is $5 with your student ID. For more information, email campusrec@uwrf.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 9
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Hathorn Lawn
What: Come play big base and enjoy free Buffalo Wild Wings and Bubbl'rs.
When: 4-6 p.m.
Where: UC Mall
What: Join Campus Rec for a bean bag tournament. Register on IM Leagues.
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Swinging Bridge Brewing Company, 122 S. Main St., River Falls, WI 54022
What: Join Falcon Athletics at Swinging Bridge Brewing Company for a live coaches' show and taproom takeover. Live coaches' show will feature interviews with Falcon head coaches, and fans can enjoy the two officially licensed and co-branded craft beers, Falcon Red and Falcon Flight Light. Coach interviews will include:
5:45 p.m. - Dipen Patel, head volleyball coach
6 p.m. - Evan Sassano, head men's soccer coach
6:15 p.m. - Sean McKuras, head women's soccer coach
6:30 p.m. - Matt Walker, head football coach
6:45 p.m. - Bryan Orlenko, head women's golf coach
7 p.m. - Meaghan Koski, head cross country coach
Questions can be directed to the UWRF athletic department at athletics@uwrf.edu.
Friday, Oct. 10
When: Oct. 10
What: UWRF Homecoming St. Croix River Cruise
Depart: Hudson, WI 54016
Kick off homecoming with a UWRF tradition, the annual St. Croix River Boat Cruise! Join us in Hudson for a fun dinner on the river with alums and friends. The riverboat will depart at 4 p.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. Cost $55.
Register: https://events.idonate.com/homecomingstcroixriver
Questions: Email pedro.renta@uwrf.edu
When: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Involvement Center, UC and Falcon Center
What: Come enjoy all that campus has to offer by showing your family and friends around! Start your night at our pre-show party with a photobooth, cooler painting, games, and more! Then, join us for a good old fashioned talent show. Registration to perform open to all UWRF students. Sign up as an individual, team, or student organization to enjoy this homecoming tradition! Free and open to all. Register on FalconsConnect or link in bio @uwrfgetinvoveled on Instagram.
Saturday, Oct. 11
When: 7:45 a.m.
Where: Ostness Park, N. 2nd St. and E. Elm St., River Falls
What: Stop by and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee! Take this opportunity to socialize and network with fellow UWRF alumni and friends and then stick around to enjoy the Homecoming parade!
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 8-10 a.m.
Where: University Center, Involvement Center
What: Come and enjoy a “build-a-bear” style event in which you will get a custom homecoming stuffed animal. This year our item is a cow in honor of one of our beloved campus icons Colleen The Dream. Limit one per person. First come, first served. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct 11, 8-11 a.m.
Where: University Center
What: Grab a quick bite at Einstein Bros.! They offer fresh baked goods, made-to-order bagel sandwiches, crisp salads and gourmet coffee.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.
Where: 2nd St. River Falls
What: Join us on 2nd St. for this longstanding Homecoming tradition! Register your student or alumni organization for the parade. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: University Center, Falcon Shop
What: The Falcon Shop is opening early for Homecoming! Stop in and get all your school spirit merchandise.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium
What: Buy your Falcon gear before the game at Freddy's Locker Room. We will be outside the main stadium gates starting at 11 a.m. At noon, we move inside the stadium.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 11:15 a.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
What: Look for the Marching Falcons Parents' tailgate at the Southeast corner of Smith Stadium at the Ramer Field parking lot. The alumni group will be located next to the parent group. Grilling for sure! Any questions contact pedro.renta@uwrf.edu.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. - end of the third quarter
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
What: Wear your Falcon gear and cheer on our UWRF football team at the Homecoming game! This will be a game to see as we take on the UW-Platteville Pioneers. Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets
When: Saturday, Oct 11, 2 p.m.
Where: Johnnie's
What: Stop by Johnnies for the Phi Nu Chi alums. A great day to reconnect with friends and alums. Contact Dennis Plane with any questions at 320-290-9309 or email Gary Bastian at gary.w.bastian@gmail.com
When: Saturday, Oct 11, approximately 2 p.m.
Where: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the UWRF women's soccer team as they face off against UW-Platteville. Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets
When: Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Social 6:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Where: Ballroom, UC
What: Join us as we induct and celebrate the Falcon Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Congratulations to Katie Batters (women's hockey), Hayley Buchanan (softball/volleyball), Woody Fangmeier (football), Jim Henkemeyer (men's hockey), Kait Mason (women's hockey), Mark Meydam (positive contributor), Greg Olson (football), Nick Zeien (men's cross country/track & field) and the 1984-87 football teams. Register for the event.
When: Oct. 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Falcon's Nest, UC
What: Prepare to be amazed! Nationally touring magician and hypnotist David Anthony brings an unforgettable show full of mind-blowing tricks and hilarious moments. Come early to grab a good seat—you won’t want to miss this. Free and open to all.
Sunday, Oct. 12
When: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.
Where: Abbott Concert Hall
What: Music alumni are invited to perform with musicians currently studying at UWRF. Choral alumni are invited to a rehearsal at noon-1 p.m. in Abbott. There will be a break with coffee and cookies between 1-2 p.m. before the concert begins. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Choral alumni are encouraged to contact Cera Babb (cera.babb@uwrf.edu) with questions. Tickets: $5 student | $10 senior | $15 adult
View the Homecoming Concert program.
