BSU Families Homecoming 2025

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

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 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 presidentevents@bridgew.edu.

Please register below to join us at the Family Welcome Brunch on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Reserve 9:30 a.m. » 

Please register below to join us at the Family Welcome Brunch on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Reserve 11:30 a.m. » 
 

Trolley Tours

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the hour
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.

Registration Required

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, flower arranging and other fun novelties and so much more! 

This event is open and accessible 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 every year for homecoming! Join us to watch the game right outside the end zone featuring live music and all of your favorite tailgating food and drinks. The party doesn't stop when the game ends! Live music will keep you dancing the night away. Even the Bear Bites food truck will join for late-night eats. Ticket price includes tailgate buffet, evening food truck, and three alcoholic beverages. Cash bar thereafter. Beer, wine, ciders, or seltzers. 

Registration Required

Homecoming Football Game

4 p.m.
Peter Mazzaferro Field

Bridgewater State Bears vs. Dean Bulldogs

Ticket Required