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
Live band competition (students, alumni, staff). Games, inflatables, food trucks.
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
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Donnell Stadium
Featuring Thumbtack Mechanics, picnic food, games, and alumni meet-up.
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
Vote on the movie via social. Bring blankets, snacks, and friends.
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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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