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Homecoming 2026 Schedule of Events

Join our students, alumni, families, and friends for one of our largest annual gatherings to celebrate campus pride and experience BSU life. Enjoy live music, games, performances, and opportunities to connect with the BSU community, culminating in a celebration of school spirit and tradition. Homecoming week is packed with events and activities leading up to Homecoming weekend. View Homecoming week events.

View Homecoming weekend event details below for Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3.

Please check back for additional details and information. Details are still being finalized and subject to change.

Homecoming Week Events

Monday, Sept. 28

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Homecoming Cafe11 a.m. - 2 p.m.RSU Lower Foyer and Fountain Area

Students enjoy a food truck treat, create a custom street sign from FUN Enterprises and gear up with swag for Casino Night!

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

Casino Night6 - 10 p.m.RSU Grand Ballroom

Students step into a night of high stakes and high energy with blackjack, roulette, and more! Play your cards right for a chance to win exciting grand prizes. No real money involved—just bring your game face and get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition!

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

Moonlit Trail Walk6:30 p.m.Meet at Tinsley

Join us for a moonlight walk on the Great Hill Trails.

Free

Athletic Event

Tuesday, Sept. 29

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Daytime Food Truck with Prest-O-Strange-O11 a.m. - 2 p.m.RSU Lower Foyer and Fountain Area

Students enjoy a beverage from the Prest-o-Strange-o truck and customize a beverage sleeve from FUN Enterprises.

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

Banner Decorating Competition6 - 9 p.m.RSU Demonstration Room

Students, student teams, and student organizations compete to design and paint BSU themed banners that will be displayed on Saturday at Bristaco’s Block Party. There will be a prize for each category that is announced at the Block Party.

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

 

Wednesday, Sept. 30

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Daytime Food Truck from Boundless Bean11 a.m. - 2 p.m.RSU Lower Foyer and Fountain Area

Students enjoy a beverage or sweet treat from the Boundless Bean food truck and make a custom ring. 

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

 

Thursday, Oct. 1

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Homecoming Pageant7 - 9 p.m.RSU Ballroom

Who will be the 2026 Homecoming Champion?? Ten nominated BSU juniors and seniors showcase their BSU Pride and Spirit in a pageant-based competition for the coveted title.  At the end of the event there will be a dessert reception and student attendees have the opportunity to vote to help choose the winner! 

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

 

 

Friday, Oct. 2

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WBIM Alumni Takeover12 - 10 p.m.WBIM
Rondileau Student Union (RSU), Lower Foyer

Spinning the hits since 1972! Tune in to hear your favorite alumni DJs throughout the years as we celebrate all the fun of college radio.

Free

Alumni Event

Golden Bears Society Luncheon and Class of 1976 Induction12 - 2 p.m.RSU Ballroom

21+ Only

This luncheon welcomes all alumni who have graduated beginning with the year 1976 and above. Spend the afternoon reminiscing with peers and sip on beer, wine, and soft drinks while indulging in a fall-themed carving station and desserts. Our special guest President Frederick Clark Jr., ’83, provides university updates. Celebrate our 50th reunion class of 1976 and any additional attendees as the alumni office and our current Golden Bears help to initiate them into this elite alumni group.

Parking and shuttles to Dunn Conference Suite provided at Moakley Lot. 

$45

Alumni Event

Campus Tour2:30 - 3:30 p.m.University Park Roundabout

Golden Bears and Friday Reunion Class guests 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.

Free

Alumni Event

Class Reunions Celebration4 - 7 p.m.MRISJ, 161 Summer Street

21+ Only

Join fellow members of reunion classes ending in 1s and 6s for this celebratory reception! Share in the camaraderie of anniversaries with your fellow Bears while connecting with members of your own reunion class. This event will feature Cape Cod's famous Moonlighters and trivia! Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, short plates, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a signature cocktail. One complimentary beverage included in price. Cash bar thereafter.

$45

Alumni Event

Field Hockey7 p.m.Mazzafero Field

BSU vs. Framingham State

Free

Athletic Event

Crimson Roar the Night Before7 -10 p.m.

University Park 

(Rain location Kelly Large Gym)

This interactive live music event will feature the crowning of the Homecoming Champion, live music by a local band, glow games and interactive activities, three food trucks, and an interactive banner for students to decorate that will be displayed on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Block Party.

Open to all BSU students. 

 

Saturday, October 3

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WBIM Alumni Takeover8 a.m. - 8 p.m.WBIM
Rondileau Student Union (RSU), Lower Foyer

Spinning the hits since 1972! Tune in to hear your favorite alumni DJs throughout the years as we celebrate all the fun of college radio.

Free

Alumni Event

Bridgewater Alumni Association Annual Meeting9:30 - 10:30 a.m.RSU Council Chambers, Room 201

Stop in to connect with current members of the BAA Board of Directors and receive Alumni and University updates. 

Free

Alumni Event

Family Welcome Brunch2 seatings:
9:30 - 11 a.m. OR
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Flynn Dining Room, Tillinghast Hall

Students and their families are invited to attend a brunch in Flynn Dining Commons, Tillinghast Hall. Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch stations, live music, and remarks from President Frederick Clark Jr., Esq., ’83 along with other campus leaders. 

There are two seatings to choose from; 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. Each brunch seating will be 90 minutes. All registered guests will have reserved seating.  

Family Event

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game9:30 a.m.Mazzafero Field

Free

Athletic Event

Great Hills Trails Walk9:30 a.m.  and 11 a.m.Meet at Tinsley Center

Free

Athletic Event

Softball Alumni Game10 a.m.Alumni Park @ Swenson Athletic Complex

Free

Athletic Event

Homecoming Tailgate10 a.m.Swenson Parking Lot

Ticket Required

Athletic Event

Annual Alumni Breakfast featuring Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.RSU Ballroom

Join President Frederick Clark Jr., '83, for an alumni breakfast. Indulge in delicious breakfast stations including staples like eggs benedict, make-your-own omelet, and more. Enjoy a custom drink with all the fixings at the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar. One complimentary beverage included in price. Cash bar thereafter. 

$45 (Under 12: $15)

Alumni Event

Outdoor Fitness Court Intro11:30 a.m.University Park Fitness Court

Free

Athletic Event

Bristaco's Block Party11 a.m. - 3 p.m.University Park

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 activities and student involvement. Learn from different student organizations on campus, create memories through interactive experiences like rock climbing, inflatables, a petting zoo and other fun novelties and so much more! Water stations, refreshments and Food Trucks will be available.

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

Free
 

Trolley Tours11 a.m., 1p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.RSU Auditorium Front Steps

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 in front of the RSU Auditorium. 

Free

Women's Soccer12 p.m.Mazzafero Field

BSU vs. Worcester State

Free

Athletic Event

Spirit March Leaves Rondileau Student Union (RSU)

BSU Bear Football Team, Cheerleaders, Dance Teams and the Bear Band will march from the front of RSU to University Park Bristaco's Block Party.

Leaves RSU, proceeds down Park Ave, past Kelly Gym, down West lot access road to underpass to University Park, ending at Crimson Hall.

Young Alumni Music Bingo12:30 - 2:30 p.m.RSU Council Chambers

Join us for this special event for our young alumni! Listen to the throwbacks and guess the names of the classics during this fun and interactive event. Each round will have a first, second, and third prize for the winners.

Free

Alumni Event

Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Meet-Up12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Swenson Parking LotAlumni Event
Bears Pre-Game Celebration12:30 - 3 p.m.Riviera Cafe Brewhouse
288 Broad Street

21+ Only

Do you remember The  Riv, now coined the best little bar in Bridgewater? Reconnect with your classmates at the Riviera Cafe Brewhouse before heading to the big game against Worcester State University. Ticket includes pizza and snacks. Cash bar.

$25

Alumni Event

Rathskeller Party Tent2:30 - 8:30 p.m.Swenson Parking Lot

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.

$60

Alumni Event

RHA Bingo3:30 p.m.RSU Grand Ballroom

Residence Hall Association will host a 10-round Bingo for students, families and alumni in the RSU Grand Ballroom between the close of the Block Party and start of the Football Game.

Free

Football Game4 p.m.Mazzaferro Field

Bridgewater State Bears vs. Worcester State Lancers

Ticket Required

Athletic Event

Sunday, Oct. 4

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Alumni Mass10:30 a.m.St. Basil's Chapel

The Newman Catholic Association joyfully invites all Alumni to a Mass at St. Basil’s Chapel (the Catholic Center) on the Sunday of Homecoming weekend. This will be a wonderful opportunity to come together in gratitude for the friendships, both old and new, that we have made throughout the years and that continuously bring us back to BSU.

Free