Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 is here!
Homecoming & Family Weekend, one of York College’s most beloved traditions, returns to campus, Oct.. 2-4, 2026!
Celebrate with hundreds of fellow Spartans, as alumni and their families return to campus for a nostalgic weekend filled with food and drinks, entertainment, reunions, and more. This year will be no different, as we’ll celebrate reunions for class years ending in 6’s and introduce new events to our traditional schedule.
Some featured events include the 12th annual SpartaFest picnic and Fall Festival; BINGO; Athletic Hall of Fame induction; and the 50th anniversary of WVYC radio.
In addition to the events above, guests will enjoy s'mores and live music, fraternity and sorority gatherings, a veteran's reunion, campus happenings, athletic matchups and reunions, and more. The full schedule is below (subject to change) and registration is now open! All adults and current YCP students who register for SpartaFest by August 30 will receive a free Homecoming t-shirt!
Don’t forget to relive your favorite moments and pride of being a Spartan for Life! Check out the photo gallery from Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 to see highlights from across campus.
Friday, October 2, 2026
| Event Name | Description | Location |
| 12th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Preregistration required. Email spartanadvance@ycp.edu for more information. Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics | Country Club of York |
| Welcome Table | 3 - 9 p.m. Check in for the weekend and ask any questions you might have about events and activities. Pick up your t-shirt if you preregistered before August 30. | Iosue Student Union Lobby |
| First Friday in Downtown York | 5 - 9 p.m. First Friday is a celebration of Downtown York, shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and nightlife hotspots. From 5 to 9 p.m., downtown shops and restaurants host special events, offer refreshments, promotions, and sponsor live entertainment. For more information, visit: downtownyorkpa.com/first-friday/ | Downtown York |
| Shabbat Celebration and Dinner | 6 p.m. Join Hillel students, families, and alumni for a Shabbat Celebration and dinner. Preregistration is required by October 1 by emailing gordoncenter@ycp.edu. Hosted by the Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life and Hillel | Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life |
| Homecoming Kick-Off | 6 - 9 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation and CAB | Iosue Student Union Lawn and Patio |
Saturday, October 3, 2026
| Event Name | Description | Location |
| Trail to Town: Downtown Walking Tour | 10 a.m. Join us for a Downtown York hike along the York County Rail Trail. This easy 0.6-mile walk (about 30 minutes) features scenic views of Codorus Creek and beautiful fall foliage. We’ll make a stop at Central Market before enjoying free time to explore local restaurants, shops, and businesses. York College students can receive discounts at participating locations with a valid student ID. A shuttle service will be available to return to campus. Come experience all that downtown York has to offer. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | West Campus Commuter Parking Lot |
| Alumni Athletic Event | 10 a.m. Swimming Alumni Intersquad Meet and Lunch Spartan Pool, GSFC, lunch to follow meet | Spartan Pool, GSFC, West Campus |
| Admissions Information Session and Campus Tour | 11 a.m. Preregistration required. | Admissions Welcome Center, Iosue Student Union, Main Campus |
| Athletic Game | 11 a.m. Women's Volleyball vs. DeSales | Wolf Gym |
| Coffee & Conversation | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Robbie Bacon, VP of Student Life and Success | WPAC Patio Rain Location: WPAC Lobby |
| Athletic Game | 12 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Neumann | Graham Field |
| Alumni Athletic Event | 12 p.m. Baseball Alumni Game and Tailgate Jaquet Field, Main Campus, tailgate to follow game | Jaquet Field, Main Campus |
| Meisenhelter Tree Dedication Ceremony | 12 p.m. Join the campus community as we plant a tree to honor Professors Chris '80 and Mary '80 Meisenhelter and their tremendous contributions and legacy over the course of their careers at York College. | Willman Business Center lawn, Main Campus |
| Veterans/XGI (Chi Gamma Iota) Reunion | 12 - 3 p.m. Preregistration required. Reunion attendees receive free admission to SpartaFest. | Alumni Hall, West Campus |
| Campus Walking Tour | 1 p.m. Haven't been to campus recently? Want to see what's new or just visit some of your favorite spots? Join a student guide on this walking tour of campus, including the new expansion of Northside Commons (no shuttle available on this tour). Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | Iosue Student Union Patio, Main Campus |
| Athletic Game | 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Eastern | Kinsley Field |
| Alumni Athletic Event | 1 p.m. Softball Alumni Game and Tailgate Spartan Stadium, Main Campus, tailgate to follow game | Spartan Stadium, Main Campus |
| Maker Series on Campus | 1 - 3 p.m. Join us for a variety of activities for all ages! Paint a Spartan Spirit Rock to commemorate Homecoming & Family Weekend. Have fun with the "Bubble Lady." Learn how to play bocci ball with members of the Lifelong Learning Initiative. Make a card with the LLI Craft Club. Preregistration is encouraged. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement | Main Campus Lawn Rain Location: Sparts Den |
| Phi Sigma Sigma Dedication Ceremony | 2 p.m. All are welcome to gather for the memorial bench dedication for Brittany (Keller) Wojnowski '16. | The Fountain, Main Campus |
| SpartaFest | 3 - 6 p.m. All Spartans - alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff and their families - are invited to enjoy this family-friendly event with all-you-can-eat fare, beer and wine, and desserts, while reconnecting with our Spartan community. Reunion Row will include reserved seating for class years ending in 6’s to celebrate their reunion years. The annual Fall Festival is now part of SpartaFest. This year will feature student organization activities, along with inflatables, games, and more! All adults and current YCP students who register for SpartaFest by August 30 will receive a free Homecoming t-shirt! Preregistration is required. Fee for meal. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Student Activities and Orientation | Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center Fieldhouse and parking lot |
| Athletic Game | 3 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Ramapo | Wolf Gym |
| Athletic Game | 3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Neumann | Graham Field |
| Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet | 6 - 8 p.m. Hosted by the Athletic Department. | Yorkview Hall, Willman Business Center |
| WVYC 50th Anniversary Reunion | 6 - 8 p.m. Preregistration required. Reunion attendees receive free admission to SpartaFest.Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement. | Alumni Hall, West Campus |
| Comedy Show | 7 p.m. Top-tier, well-known comedian TBA soon! Free for current YCP students, $20 for all other YCP community members. Preregistration is required. General admission seating is limited to 700 guests. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and CAB | WPAC Theatre, Main Campus |
| Green & White BINGO | 9 p.m. Ending Homecoming & Family Weekend with a bang! Join us for this popular tradition. Students, families, and alumni are welcome to attend. Preregistration is encouraged. Seating is limited to 450 guests. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and CAB | Johnson Dining Hall, Main Campus |
Sunday, October 4, 2026
| Event Name | Description | Location |
| Alpha Sigma Tau Family & Alumnae Brunch | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. AST will be hosting the second annual “Family Brunch”. This event will be a get together to mix with family, students and alumnae. | Center for Community Engagement, Downtown York |
| Athletic Game | 5:30 p.m. Please join our YCP family, friends, and fans this fall to help support our Spartans during Homecoming & Family Weekend as they compete against longtime rival Stevenson University. Admission is free. | York Ice Arena, 941 Vander Ave, York, PA |
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