BSU Families Homecoming 2026

Please see the Full Event Listing and Planning Your Visit for more information!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026

Family Welcome Brunch

9:30 - 11 a.m.
OR
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Flynn Dining Commons, Tillinghast Hall 
$14 per person

The Family Welcome Brunch is the perfect way to kick off a day full of Homecoming spirit. This special event will feature live music, a variety of breakfast and lunch favorites and formal remarks from President Clark. Whether you’re reconnecting with your student or experiencing campus life for the first time, the Family Welcome Brunch is a can’t-miss Homecoming tradition.

Please check back for Registration Information.

Please note: Advanced registration is required for ALL guests, including BSU students. Seating is assigned; we kindly ask that all guests are registered to ensure we can accommodate your party appropriately.

If you have any questions about the Family Welcome Brunch, please contact studentlife@bridgew.edu.

Trolley Tours

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Rondileau Student Union (RSU) Auditorium Front Steps, Free

All alumni, friends, and families are welcome to take a 45-50 minute guided tour of Bridgewater’s beautiful campus to see what has changed since you were a student. Win Bridgewater swag for trivia prizes. First come, first serve. All trolley tours will pick up and drop off outside of the RSU Auditorium Exterior.

Bristaco's Block Party

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Park, Free

All are welcome! Students, Families, Alumni, come reconnect & celebrate with our extended BSU Family! Bristaco's Block Party is an opportunity to connect over a variety of family friendly novelties, stage performances, interactive games and student involvement. Learn from different student organizations on campus, create memories through interactive experiences like rock climbing, live music, food trucks, other fun novelties and so much more! 

This event is open to all members of the campus community.

Rathskeller Party Tent

2:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tent (Swenson Athletic Complex), $60
21+ Only

Our infamous campus bar, the Rathskeller, doesn’t exist in the student union these days, but we resurrect it each year to celebrate Homecoming! Have an end zone view as our own BSU Bears take on the Worcester State Lancers. Enjoy live music while catching up with all your college pals. Ticket includes continuous tailgate buffet, entertainment, and three complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine, hard cider, assorted hard seltzers, soft drinks, and a variety of mocktails will be served. Cash bar thereafter.  

Registration Required. Please check back for Registration Information.

Homecoming Football Game

4 p.m.
Peter Mazzaferro Field

Bridgewater State Bears vs. Worcester State Lancers

Ticket Required