Gordon College Homecoming + Family Weekend 2026: Full Schedule

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Homecoming Chapel

Friday October 2, 2026 10:25am - 11:10am EDT

Join us for a special Homecoming Chapel as we celebrate the impact of our alumni who are making a difference in their communities. You'll get a chance to hear inspiring stories from this year’s Alumni Award recipients. Don’t miss this meaningful time of reflection, gratitude and celebration of what God is doing through our alumni.

Friday October 2, 2026 10:25am - 11:10am EDT
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Arts & Academics

4:00pm EDT

Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award Reception

Friday October 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

TBA

Join us in celebrating our 2025 Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Awardee! We will have time to gather and mingle while enjoying some light refreshments and our awardee will give a short presentation!

Friday October 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA

Special Event

5:00pm EDT

Flag Football All Star Game

Friday October 2, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Ferrin Field

Don’t miss the Flag Football All Star Game brought to you by Rec IM—meet us on Ferrin Field for some friendly competition between our all-stars! More details to come; email [email protected] with any questions.

Friday October 2, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Ferrin Field

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

6:00pm EDT

Clarendon Alumni Dinner

Friday October 2, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Chester's Place, Lane Student Center

Welcome Home, Clarendon Alumni! This year’s Homecoming is all about connection, reflection, and building a stronger alumni community across generations. Our Director of Clarendon City Scholars, Courtney Dailey, invites you to reconnect with lifelong friends and help shape the future of Clarendon. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Friday October 2, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Chester's Place, Lane Student Center

Gatherings & Reunions

8:00pm EDT

Alumni-combs

Friday October 2, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

We are excited to have our alumni back on campus and will be offering a student & alumni run catacombs!

Friday October 2, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

9:00pm EDT

Sweaty Toothed Madmen Show

Friday October 2, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Gregory Auditorium, Jenks Library

Nothing feels more like home than laughing with your friends and family. Come to Gregory Auditorium (Jenks 237) to watch Gordon's improv team, the Sweaty Toothed Madmen, perform their first show of the school year.

Friday October 2, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Gregory Auditorium, Jenks Library

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

7:00am EDT

Lane - Breakfast

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00am - 10:30am EDT

Lane Student Center

Meals are all you can eat - stay in the dining hall, and you're welcome to go back for seconds!
Meal pricing:

Ages 0–12: FREE
Ages 13 and up: $10

Saturday October 3, 2026 7:00am - 10:30am EDT
Lane Student Center

Family Activity

9:30am EDT

Kids Fun Run

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

The Quad

All kids are invited to participate in the free Kids Fun Run! Pre-register on our website by September 7th to receive a Fun Run t-shirt at check-in. Meet us on the Quad under the Scot Trot Tent to check in with our team, the run will begin at 9:30 a.m. *Registration is required to guarantee a free t-shirt.

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
The Quad

Family Activity

10:00am EDT

Scot Trot 5K

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

The Quad

Take a run through our beautiful campus during our annual Scot Trot 5k! Pre-register on our website to receive a Scot Trot t-shirt at check-in. Meet us on the Quad under the Scot Trot Tent, the race will begin at 10 a.m. *Note - all students are welcome to run for free and do not need to register ahead of time. *Registration is required by September 7 for a free t-shirt.Are you a Track & Field or...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
The Quad

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

10:00am EDT

Alumni Awards & Reunion Brunch

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Tupper Hall, Lane Student Center

This year we are celebrating ALL Gordon & Barrington College class years ending in 1s and 6s, along with our Alumni Award Recipients! Reconnect with your classmates at the largest reunion and awards celebration we've ever had - you won't want to miss it. *Registration Required

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Tupper Hall, Lane Student Center

Gatherings & Reunions

10:00am EDT

Bookstore Open Hours

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Lane Student Center

Come stop by the Gordon Bookstore to pick up some new Gordon apparel and gifts! Be sure to scan the in-store QR code for a 10% off coupon (*see restrictions on QR code link).

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lane Student Center

Family Activity

10:00am EDT

Family Activities & Bounce House

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Between Frost Hall & Ken Olsen Science Center

Meet us on the Quad and explore all the fun we have planned for you and your family this weekend! Enjoy coloring, bubbles, yard games and a few surprise competitions throughout the day. The tent and bounce house will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Ken Olsen Science Center, but face painting and pumpkin decorating will only be available for a limited time—be sure to check in with the...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Between Frost Hall & Ken Olsen Science Center

Family Activity

10:00am EDT

Welcome Tent

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT

The Quad

Welcome to Homecoming! The Welcome Tent on the Quad is your hub for all things Homecoming. Stop by to grab a printed schedule, explore event details, and discover ways to reconnect with old friends.

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

10:30am EDT

Lane - Brunch

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT

Lane Student Center

All meals are all-you-can-eat! Stay and dine in Tupper Hall, our spacious seating area, and feel free to go back for seconds.
Meal pricing:

Ages 0–12: FREE
Ages 13 and up: $12

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Lane Student Center

Family Activity

11:00am EDT

Campus Tour with Admissions

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Welcome Tent, The Quad

Join our Admissions Team for a tour around campus! Meet at the Admissions tables in the Welcome Tent just before 11 a.m., no reservations required.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Welcome Tent, The Quad

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

11:00am EDT

Food Trucks

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

Who doesn't love food trucks?! Grab some amazing food before heading to the next event on your list. These trucks will be parked in front of Frost Hall, in the Fowler Circle, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

Family Activity

11:00am EDT

Gillie's

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Lane Student Center

Gillie's will be open for business! Grab and go items available for purchase from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Lane Student Center

Family Activity

12:00pm EDT

La Vida Flying Squirrel

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

This free activity hosted by La Vida is open to everyone ages 6 and up! Visit the Welcome Tent (La Vida table) by 1 p.m. to grab your wristband, then head to Fowler Circle outside Frost Hall for the Flying Squirrel! Important: An online waiver must be completed on the day of the event before you participate. (Filling out the waiver does not necessarily guarantee you a wristband.) Wristbands will...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

Family Activity

12:00pm EDT

Athletics Team Store

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Quad

Check out the Homecoming Athletics Team Store from 12–5 p.m. on the Quad!
Some of our athletes will be there with Gordon Athletics apparel and other gear available for purchase.

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Athletics

12:00pm EDT

Chick-fil-A

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Quad

Looking for a place to eat? Chick-fil-A will be setting up shop under a tent on the Quad, so make sure you stop by and see what they have to offer. A great option for lunch before you go to the next event on your list!

Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Family Activity

1:00pm EDT

Hymn Sing

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Join our annual intergenerational Hymn Sing on the Homecoming weekend! We will be sharing some of the most beloved hymns of all time in different arrangements. The attendees will also be invited to share their favorite hymns. Through hymn singing, all the families of Gordon College will be united once again to praise the Lord for His glory and peace.

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

JAF Reunion

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Frost 206, Frost Hall

Please join current and former JAFers to celebrate the Jerusalem and Athens Forum’s Reunion at Homecoming!

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Frost 206, Frost Hall

Gatherings & Reunions

1:00pm EDT

Facepainting

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The Quad

Want to get your face painted? Faces by Eva is joining us again at Homecoming from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Quad!

Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Family Activity

2:00pm EDT

Connect with Faculty - Parents and Alumni

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Clarendon Commons

A great time for alumni and parents to (re)connect with faculty and hear about what's happening in Gordon Academics! Majors will be organized according to the new schools structure, and on-site signage will assist you in locating your department. Make sure you grab a name tag on your way in!

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Clarendon Commons

Arts & Academics

2:00pm EDT

Campus Tour with Admissions

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Welcome Tent, The Quad

Join our Admissions Team for a tour around campus! Meet at the Admissions tables in the Welcome Tent just before 2 p.m., no reservations required.

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Welcome Tent, The Quad

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

2:00pm EDT

Food Trucks

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

Who doesn't love food trucks?! Grab some delicious food before heading to the next event on your list. These vendors will be in front of Frost Hall, in the Fowler Circle, from 2-5 p.m.

Saturday October 3, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

Family Activity

3:00pm EDT

Jazz Ensemble Concert

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Phillips Recital Hall, Phillips Music Center

Gordon’s Jazz Ensemble, The Coy Pond Piranhas, present a lively concert of jazz standards— a Homecoming tradition you won’t want to miss! Enjoy one of TWO performance options: 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. *Free registration is required to attend.

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Phillips Recital Hall, Phillips Music Center H5RH+3Q Wenham, Massachusetts

Arts & Academics

5:00pm EDT

Jazz Ensemble Concert

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Phillips Recital Hall, Phillips Music Center

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Phillips Recital Hall, Phillips Music Center H5RH+3Q Wenham, Massachusetts

Arts & Academics

5:00pm EDT

Lane - Dinner

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Lane Student Center

Meals are all you can eat - stay in the dining hall, and you're welcome to go back for seconds!
Meal pricing:

Ages 0–12: FREE
Ages 13 and up: $14

Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lane Student Center

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