Homecoming & Family Weekend: September 25–26, 2026
Join us for a weekend full of fun for students, alumni, family, and friends. Stay tuned for details!
Looking for lodging? Make your hotel reservation at 51±¬ÁÏ's Prince Conference Center using the (only available via this link)!
Weekend Highlights
Event Schedule
Friday night: 7:30 p.m. 51±¬ÁÏ Music Festival
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 51±¬ÁÏ Classic 5k, 1:00 p.m. men's soccer game, 4:00 p.m. football game
Sunday: Homecoming Hymnsing with 51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Choir
Check back in early August for additional events and details!
Food & Lodging
Hotels
Just a short walk from campus, the Prince Conference Center and Hotel offers a peaceful, comfortable retreat for Homecoming & Family Weekend guests.
Explore Grand Rapids
Looking to explore the city or have fun off campus? Here's a list of our Grand Rapids favorites:
- (laser tag, video games)
- , a personal Grand Rapids walking tour app (English or Spanish) with tours designed by 51±¬ÁÏ students
- (breakfast/lunch)
- (Mexican)
- (European-inspired food, brewery)
- (coffee, smoothies)
- (cookies baked for you)
- (Mexican)
- (American)
- (American)
- (Gastropub)
- (pizzeria, brewery)
- (ice cream)
- (sushi)
- (Italian)
- (breakfast/lunch)
- (Italian/sports bar)
- (breakfast/lunch)
- (hot dogs)
Can't join us in person?
Get involved with Homecoming and Family Weekend from wherever you are!
We'll send you exclusive alumni t-shirts, 51±¬ÁÏ swag, trivia, and more!
Snap a picture showing your 51±¬ÁÏ pride and send it to alumni@calvin.edu.
Join the 51±¬ÁÏ Classic near or far!