Together We Will...Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend
Welcome to the University of Findlay’s Homecoming & Family Weekend! Get ready for a celebration filled with exciting events, nostalgic reunions, and plenty of Oiler pride. Whether you're a student, alumni, parent, or community member, there’s something for everyone.
From bonfires and fireworks to soccer games and live music, this weekend promises fun, food, and unforgettable memories. Be sure to book with our preferred hotel partners early to ensure a worry-free stay.
Jump to a Day:
Thursday, October 9
Pop by the Rock
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Spirit Rock near Morey Hall
Stop by to snap a selfie, grab a treat, and leave your mark on the Spirit Rock! Bring your own marker and write an Oiler Nation Homecoming message. 📸 Tag us @oileralumni or @ufindlay.
Women’s Soccer vs Northwood
1:00 PM | DeHaven Soccer Stadium
Bonfire Bash: Flames, Festivities, and Fun
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | DeHaven Soccer Stadium
🎧 DJ: 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
🎤 Revive Worship Band: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live music, team introductions, free t-shirts (first 250 attendees), and worship service.
College of Education Homecoming Speaker
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Ritz Auditorium, Old Main
Featuring Clifton Core MAE ’06. Open to the public. No registration required.
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Friday, October 10
50th Reunion of the Class of 1975
4:00 PM | Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion
Check-in, campus tour, Arch Ceremony, dinner. $50/person. Includes all Homecoming activities.
Star Gazing at the Newhard Planetarium
5:00 PM & 6:00 PM | Brewer Science Center
45-minute guided tour of the evening sky. Registration required. Limit 40 per session.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
6:30 PM | Winebrenner Auditorium
Register via findlayoilers.com
🎶 Oiler Palooza
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex
🎸 Battle of the Bands: Are you in a band that’s ready to rock the stage at Oiler Palooza during Homecoming? We’re looking for student, faculty, staff, and alumni bands to perform live on Friday, October 10. Genres we’re seeking include rock, indie, pop, EDM, rap, etc. (No marching bands or classical ensembles, please.)
🥁 We’ll have space for 4–6 bands, each with a 10–15 minute set. If more groups apply, we’ll request a short video (2–5 minutes) to help select the final lineup.
- 🎯 Games & Inflatables
- 🍔 Food available for purchase
Fireworks
9:30 PM | Lawn of the CBSL Building
Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the annual fireworks show.
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Saturday, October 11
Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Old Main
$15 students / $25 public / $25 virtual. Includes shirt and raffle entries. Register here.
Free Injury Screens
After the 5K, PT students will offer injury screenings, cupping, and IASTM.
Alumni Awards Breakfast
9:00 AM | Winebrenner Auditorium
Celebrate outstanding alumni. $25/person. Registration required.
Mazza Museum
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Mazza Museum
Museum and gift shop open. Family friendly.
Men’s Soccer vs Northwood
1:00 PM | DeHaven Soccer Stadium
🧡 Homecoming Football Tailgate Bash 🖤
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Donnell Stadium
The can’t-miss event of Homecoming Weekend!
Join fellow Oilers for a high-energy tailgate featuring:
🎶 Live music by Tongue ‘n Groove – Northwest Ohio’s premier rock and pop party band, known for lighting up festivals and opening for big names like Eddie Money, The Guess Who, and Chris Young. Get ready for a crowd-pumping show that brings the energy and keeps the party moving!
🍔 Picnic-style eats from Miller’s Meats – hot, fresh, and local.
🎯 Cornhole, lawn games & more – perfect for kids and grownups alike.
🏫 Campus clubs and departments – connect with familiar faces and discover what’s new at Findlay.
👋 Alumni Meet-Up – reunite with classmates, meet current students, and celebrate your Oiler pride.
Whether you're here for the game, the friends, the food, or the music — this is the place to be!
UF Bands Alumni Reunion
2:00 PM | Donnell Stadium
Perform with the Oiler Marching Band. Email Cindy Bormuth to register.
Football Game: UF vs Hillsdale College
2:00 PM | Donnell Stadium
Cheer on the Oilers! Wear orange and black.
Rieck Center Night Hike
8:00 PM | Rieck Center
Bring a flashlight and enjoy the trails, moth lights, and owl spotting.
🎬 Movie Night Under the Stars
8:30 PM | DeHaven Soccer Stadium
🌟 We’re all in this together… for a magical night under the stars! Join us on the field for a special outdoor showing of High School Musical 🎤🏀.
🎒 Bring your blanket, your favorite snacks, and your Wildcats spirit!
👯♀️ Friends, fun, and a little Disney sing-along action guaranteed.
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Sunday, October 12
Worship Service
10:00 AM | Winebrenner Auditorium
Hosted with College First Church of God. Students, alumni, and families welcome.
Rieck Center Fall Open House
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Rieck Center
Building opens at 1:30 PM. Enjoy the story trail, snacks, and a relaxing fall afternoon.
📍 Preferred Hotel Partners: View Hotel List
📞 Questions? Contact the Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends at 419-434-4589 or [email protected]
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