Homecoming 2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 10! 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-Oshkosh. Don't miss the fun - we can't wait to see you!
    

UWRF cheerleaders, wearing black and white uniforms and carrying black pompoms, walk down Main Street as part of the homecoming parade celebration


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. 5

Home-Cooked Homecoming Meal: Beanies and Weenies

When: Noon-2 p.m.
Where: University Center Terrace
What: A Homecoming tradition! Stop by the UC terrace to try a free bowl of Professor Jake’s bean soup recipe. The first 100 students will also get a FREE brat from Gearhard’s Brats Food Truck. It’s a cozy, tasty way to connect with your campus community. Swing by between classes and grab a bite! Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.

Falcon Men's Soccer vs. Bethel

Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the Falcons as they face Bethel! Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets.



Tuesday, Oct. 6

Homecoming: Stuff-a-Horse

When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Falcon's Nest, UC
What: Build your own cuddly horse plushie at this beloved Homecoming event. Make sure to grab a matching Homecoming shirt. Supplies are limited, so get there early to snag yours! It’s a cute and cuddly way to show off your Falcon pride. Limit one per student. First come, first served. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.



Wednesday, Oct. 7

Maker's Night: DIY Homecoming T-Shirt Decorating (Students Only)

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.



Thursday, Oct. 8

Campus Rec Bean Bag Tournament

When: 4 p.m.
Where: UC Mall
What: Join Campus Rec for a bean bag tournament. Open to students, faculty and staff. Show up with a partner and play this great yard game. Each team is guaranteed 2 games and the winning team receives intramural championship t-shirts.



Friday, Oct. 9

St. Croix River Cruise

When: 4 p.m. departure
What: UWRF Homecoming St. Croix River Cruise
Depart: Hudson, Wis.

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 p.m. Cost $57.

Register for the cruise.

Email pedro.renta@uwrf.edu with questions.

Friends and Family Night

When:  5-8 p.m.
Where: Involvement Center and Pete's Creek, UC
What: Come show off all that campus has to offer to your family and friends! Start your night at our pre-show party in the IC with a photo booth, cooler decorating, games, free food and more! Then, join us in Pete's Creek at 7:00 PM for some good old BINGO! Open to all UWRF students and their families. First come, first served! For questions, email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.

HOCO Glow Run

When: 8 p.m.
Where: University Center
What: Free glow run around campus. Includes free glow swag, Campus Rec swag and a race bib. Race ends at the amphitheatre with a glow dance party.



Saturday, Oct. 10

Alumni and Friends Coffee

When: 8 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! 

Einstein Bros. Bagels

When: 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.

Extended Falcon Shop Hours

When: 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. 

Homecoming Parade

When: 9 a.m.
Where: 2nd St., River Falls
What: Join us on 2nd Street for this longstanding Homecoming tradition! Sign up your parade entry Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.

 

Delta Iota Chi Reunion

When: 10 a.m.
Where: 117 South Hall
What: Join us for a Delta Iota Chi reunion at UW-River Falls! Contact Sandy (Herman) Herum at jlherum@att.net or Nancy (Johnson) Boehm at knlbm70@aol.com with any questions. Register for the reunion.

Freddy's Locker Room

When: 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.

Marching Band Reunion Tailgate

When: 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 thomas.barnett@uwrf.edu. 

Falcon Football vs. UW-Oshkosh

When: 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! Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets.

Falcon Men's Soccer vs. UW-Whitewater

When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the UWRF men's soccer team as they face off against UW-Whitewater. Tickets for home athletic events are available online only. Purchase game tickets.

Homecoming Terrace Party

When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: University Center Terrace
What: Wrap up your homecoming by celebrating with us on the UC terrace! Make s’mores over the bonfire, enjoy some live music and mocktails and celebrate another Falcon Homecoming! For questions, email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu. 


  
Sunday, Oct. 11

Alumni Choir Concert

When: 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. Symphony Band alumni are invited to treats, then to participate in rehearsal at 1-1:50 in Abbott. There will be a break with coffee and cookies from 1-2 p.m. before the concert begins. The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Choral alumni are encouraged to email cera.babb@uwrf.edu with questions. Tickets are $5/student, $10/senior and $15/adult.


Student Involvement

170 University Center

715-425-4747