Homecoming Events and Registration

Plan Your Weekend With Us!

Make the most of Homecoming by planning your weekend in advance! Browse the full schedule, register for your favorite events, and create a personalized itinerary for a memorable reunion with our RIC community.

Please Register for Each Activity

Thursday, 10/15

8 pm – Anchor Madness, Recreation Center

Get ready for one of RIC’s favorite traditions! Meet our men's and women's basketball teams, enjoy food, contests, and cash prizes. For more details or ticket information, please call athletics at 401-456-8007.

Register for Anchor Madness

Friday, 10/16

11 am – Golden Anchors Brunch, Alger Hall 110

This Brunch welcomes all alumni who graduated in or before 1977. Join us and reconnect with classmates, share memories, and hear an inspiring keynote from President Jack R. Warner. Let’s honor and celebrate our newest Golden Anchors, the Class of 1977!

Register for Brunch

5 pm – Volleyball Game, Murray Center

This match will be the Men vs. Women.

Register for Volleyball

6:30 pm – Disney's Rio Gymnastics Show, Murray Center

A high-energy, family-friendly performance by our gymnastics team inspired by the hit animated film Rio.

Register for Rio

7:30 pm – Ephrat Asherie Dance, Robert's Hall

New York City based Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) is made up of a dynamic group of multi-faceted street and club dance artists. A dance company dedicated to honoring the ethos of the underground club community, EAD is rooted in Black and Latine vernacular dance, including breaking, hip hop, house, waacking and the New York style hustle.

Registration Opens September 1

Saturday, 10/17

10 am – Hall of Fame, Gaige Hall

Rhode Island College will induct the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. For additional information, or for ticket information, please call athletics at 401-456-8007.

12–3 pm – Family Festival, Intramural Field

There's something for everyone at the Family Festival! Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, interactive games, live performers, and family-friendly activities that make this our Homecoming's most popular tradition.

Register for Family Festival

12:30 pm – Golf Cart Parade (Part of Family Festival)

Cheer on one of Homecoming's most colorful traditions as creatively decorated golf carts parade from the quad to the alumni field. Designed and built by current RIC students, these spirited creations showcase Anchor pride, imagination, and friendly competition.

No Registration Needed

12–3 pm – Beer Garden (21+), Intramural Field

Take a break and unwind in the Beer Garden, an adults-only (21+) space within the Family Festival. Grab a refreshing beverage, connect with fellow alumni and friends, and enjoy the Homecoming atmosphere while the festivities continue around you.

Register for Beer Garden

12:30–2:30 pm – Greenhouse & Beehive Tour, Next to Clarke Science Building

Discover one of RIC’s hidden gems with a guided tour of the campus beehives and greenhouse. Registration is required, and guests must select one of the two available tour sessions when signing up.

Register for 12:30 pm Tour Register for 1:30 pm Tour

12:30–3 pm – Pottery Painting Workshop

Get creative at Homecoming! Choose your favorite pottery piece, pick up a brush, and make it your own during this fun, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, come create a one-of-a-kind keepsake to remember your Homecoming weekend.

Register for 12 pm Wksp Register for 1 pm Wksp Register for 2 pm Wksp

1 pm – Women’s Soccer, Alumni Field

For additional information, or for ticket information, please call athletics at 401-456-8007.

Register for Soccer

5–8 pm – A Trip Around Rhode Island Dinner, Donovan Dining Center

Take your taste buds on a journey across the Ocean State! Join us for a culinary experience celebrating the flavors that make Rhode Island unique. Enjoy a delicious tour of the state, one plate at a time. Whether you're a lifelong Rhode Islander or discovering these traditions for the first time, this is a flavorful celebration you won't want to miss.

Purchase Dinner Tickets

7:30 pm – RIC Night at RIFC

Enjoy a special Homecoming soccer match with Rhode Island Football Club vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Receive an exclusive RIC x RIFC scarf as part of the experience. Plus, stay until the end of the match for a group photo on the field!

Purchase Soccer Tickets

Stay tuned, additional events will be announced in the coming months!