Gordon College Homecoming + Family Weekend 2026: Full Schedule

10:25am EDT

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

Career and Connection Institute, Jenks Library

Join us in celebrating our 2026 Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Awardee, Christian Bollacke '22! We will have time to gather and mingle while enjoying some light refreshments in Jenks Library.

Friday October 2, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Career and Connection Institute, Jenks Library

Special Event

5:00pm EDT

Men's 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! 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 - 11:00pm 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 - 11:00pm 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

9:00am EDT

Alumni Softball Game & Reception

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT

Gordon Softball Field

Calling all Softball Team alumni! There will be an Alumni Game at Gordon's Softball Field on Saturday, you won't want to miss it. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Reception immediately following the game next to the field. We hope to see you there!

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Gordon Softball Field

Athletics

9:00am EDT

Art Exhibit - Making the Kingdom Visible

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Barrington Center for the Arts

The exhibition by Bryn Gillette will be on view starting August 26, 2026, in the Gallery at Barrington Center for the Arts, Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Free admission.What Bible story can we read without using our imagination to recreate, what promise of scripture can we imagine without faith, what description of Heaven can we access without creative hope?! I spent my childhood and college...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

9:30am EDT

Kids' Fun Run

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

The Quad

REGISTRATION

All kids are invited to participate in the free Kids Fun Run! Pre-register on our website by September 13 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

9:30am EDT

Baseball Scrimmage

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm EDT

J. Tec White Field

First pitch at the Gordon Baseball scrimmage is at 9:30 a.m.! If you were part of the baseball team or have a love for the game, we'd love to see you there. Following the game there will be a reception next to the field. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 2:00pm EDT
J. Tec White Field

Athletics

9:30am EDT

Bounce House & Lawn Games

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm EDT

Between Frost Hall & Ken Olsen Science Center

Stop by and enjoy watching your kiddos jump on a bounce house and stick around for a casual lawn game or two throughout the day!

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm EDT
Between Frost Hall & Ken Olsen Science Center

Family Activity

9:30am EDT

Welcome Tent

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 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. Octave Coffee will be selling specialty coffee drinks all day!

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

10:00am EDT

Scot Trot 5K

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

The Quad

REGISTRATION

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 13for 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

REGISTRATION

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 ask about the in-store coupon.

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

Family Activity

10:00am EDT

Library Exhibit: Gordon: A Bird's Eye View

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

Reference Room, Jenks Library

We're excited to share that we have an exhibit on display in the Jenks Reference Room (3rd floor) - Gordon: A Bird's Eye View. Explore Gordon's changing campus landscape from 1955 to present through a variety of aerial photographs. Past, current, and future buildings will be featured in the exhibit as well as artifacts like Lewis Hall bricks, groundbreaking programs, and more!Joining us...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00am - 9:00pm EDT
Reference Room, Jenks Library

Arts & Academics

10:30am EDT

Men's & Women's Lacrosse Gathering

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Frost Overlook

Join fellow alumni, students and families at the Men's & Women's Lacrosse Gathering on the Frost Overlook. Reconnect with teammates, meet current players and coaches, and enjoy stunning views while celebrating the program’s legacy. Light refreshments will be served as we kick off an exciting Homecoming weekend together.

Saturday October 3, 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Frost Overlook

Athletics

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

Princemere Series: Ivy George — Memoir & Interview

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

Chairs' Room, Ken Olsen Science Center

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ivy George as she shares her memoir, Blindsight: When Freedom Was Not Enough. Hear Ivy reflect on her journey, the experiences that shaped her story from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Chairs' Room of Ken Olsen Science Center.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Chairs' Room, Ken Olsen Science Center

Arts & Academics

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

Garden Party

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Community Garden, Barrington Center for the Arts

Join Gordon and Kinship Farm for our annual Garden Party! We will be out from 11 a.m-1 p.m., but feel free to look around outside of those hours.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Community Garden, Barrington Center for the Arts

Special Event

11:00am EDT

NCAA Women's Tennis Match

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

Brigham Athletics Complex

Cheer on our Women's Tennis team as they compete against Hartford at 11 a.m.! Kids' Day events and reception to follow the match, please email [email protected] with any questions.

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

Athletics

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 from the Fat Belly BBQ truck before heading to the next event on your list. They 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

11:30am EDT

Barrington College Gathering

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:30am - 2:00pm EDT

Presidents' Dining Room

REGISTRATION

Barrington College alumni are invited to celebration in the Presidents' Dining Room of the Lane Student Center. Enjoy more time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate your shared legacy. More details to come.

Saturday October 3, 2026 11:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Presidents' Dining Room

Gatherings & Reunions

12:00pm EDT

NCAA Women's Soccer Game

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

The Quad

Join us in cheering on the Women’s Soccer Team as they take on Suffolk at 12 p.m. on the Quad! Stick around after the game for a reception in the Welcome Tent to celebrate with the team. For questions, please contact [email protected].

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

Athletics

12:00pm EDT

La Vida Flying Squirrel

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

Fowler Circle, Frost Hall

REGISTRATION

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 registration waiver does not necessarily guarantee you a wristband.)...
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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

Alumni Swim Meet

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

Bennett Center

Inviting all Gordon College Swim Team members, past and present, to the pool for an alumni swim meet at Homecoming! Have a kid that might want to race a length of the pool? Bring their suit too! Don’t worry you won’t have to swim more than a 25 and it’s all in good fun. It will be a quick meet with some incredible connection time following. Please come by and support these amazing current...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Bennett Center

Athletics

1:00pm EDT

JAF Reunion

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

TBA

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
TBA

Gatherings & Reunions

1:00pm EDT

Faces by Eva - Face Painting

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. at the Welcome Tent!

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 from Melt or ice cream from the DownRiver Ice Cream truck before heading to the next event on your list. These vendors will be in front of Frost Hall, in the Fowler Circle.

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

Family Activity

3:00pm EDT

Performing Shalom Documentary Screening

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

The Quad

Join us in the MacDonald Auditorium of the Ken Olsen Science Center for a screening of the documentary Performing Shalom! Our mission is to see the formation of a multi-denominational choir, drawing members from various backgrounds, denominations, and cultural contexts. An open call has invited individuals of differing ages, races, genders, and occupations to participate, ensuring...
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Saturday October 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
The Quad

Arts & Academics

3:00pm EDT

NCAA Men's Soccer Game

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

The Quad

Join us in cheering on the Women’s Soccer Team as they take on Suffolk at 3 p.m. on the Quad! Stick around after the game to connect with the team! For questions, please contact [email protected].

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

Athletics

3:45pm EDT

Hall of Honor Awards Ceremony

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

The Quad

Join us on the Quad as we celebrate well-deserving alumni athletes during halftime of our Men's Soccer game. Award Ceremony will start around 3:45 p.m.

Saturday October 3, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Quad

Athletics

4:00pm EDT

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Scrimmage

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Brigham Athletics Complex

Calling all Women's Lacrosse Team alumni! There will be an Alumni Game at Brigham on Saturday, please email [email protected] with any questions. There will be a reception at 10:30 a.m. on the Frost Overlook, we hope to see you there as well!

Saturday October 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Brigham Athletics Complex

Athletics

5:00pm EDT

Jazz Ensemble Concert

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

Phillips Recital Hall, Phillips Music Center

REGISTRATION

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

Arts & Academics

5:00pm EDT

Women's Flag Football Game

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

Ferrin Field

Don’t miss the Women's Flag Football Game brought to you by Rec IM—meet us on Ferrin Field for some friendly competition! Email [email protected] with any questions.

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

Homecoming + Family Exclusive

5:00pm EDT

Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game

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

Brigham Athletics Complex

Calling all Men's Lacrosse Team alumni! There will be an Alumni Game at Brigham on Saturday, we hope to see you there. The Men's Lacrosse Gathering is happening at 10:30 a.m. on the Frost Overlook, so be sure to stop by! For questions, please contact [email protected].

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

Athletics

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

Family Activity

6:00pm EDT

NCAA Women's Volleyball Match

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Bennett Center

Cheer on our Women's Volleyball Team at the Bennett Center for the final NCAA game of the day against Nichols. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Saturday October 3, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Bennett Center

Athletics

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