Valparaiso University Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024
Friday, October 4 -6th
2:30 p.m. -10 p.m.
Valparaiso University
1409 Chapel Dr.
You’re invited to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend at Valparaiso University, Friday through Sunday, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Valparaiso community is welcome and encouraged to spend the weekend as Beacons! Join us on campus for athletics, fireworks, a tailgate, and more. Events listed below are free unless otherwise noted and require no prior registration. We hope to see you there!
Friday, October 4:
Premedical Arts Lecture with Amanda Dornfeld, M.D., 2:30 p.m., Neils Science Center, Tiered Classroom 234
Volleyball vs. UNI, 6 p.m., ARC. Tickets available at valpoathletics.com
Homecoming and Family Weekend Kickoff with food trucks, lawn games, and hayrides, 6-9 p.m., Harre Union West Lawn
Fireworks, 8:30 p.m., Harre Union West Lawn
Saturday, October 5:
Robotic Football Game, 10 a.m., Hilltop Gymnasium in the ARC
Beacon Tailgate, $10 per car, 9 a.m., Tailgate Lawn next to Brown Field
Football vs. Drake, 12 p.m., Brown Field. Tickets available at valpoathletics.com
Valparaiso University Chorale and Orchestra Concert, 4 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection
Healthy Kids Homecoming Carnival, 3:30 p.m., LeBien Hall Parking Lot
Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial Hymn Festival, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Resurrection
Volleyball vs. Drake, 6 p.m., ARC. Tickets available at valpoathletics.com
Shakespeare under the Stars, 10 p.m., behind the Helge Center.
For a complete schedule of events, plus parking and accommodation information, please visit the 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend website.
