Homecoming & Family Weekend
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Alumni, friends, students, and families are all invited to Homecoming & Family Weekend. Join us for family-friendly fun, food trucks, athletic events, reunions, and more.
About the Event
Event Information
Some events require REGISTRATION and will be noted within the schedule once it becomes available.
If you mention Thomas while booking a hotel room at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, you’ll get the rate of $99/night. Rooms are being held until September 1st.
Questions? Please feel free to contact:
Alumni & Friends: Mackenzie Osborne, [email protected] or 207-859-1221.
Current Students & Families: Michael Sales, [email protected] or 207-859-1247
Craft Fair Inquiries: Andrea Thebarge, Athletics, [email protected] or 207-859-1314.
Take a peek at this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees!
Dates: Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27, 2026
Time: See Schedule of Events below
Location: Thomas College, 180 West River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901
Daily Schedule of Events
Friday, September 25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 - 9:00pm | *Dick & Betty-Jane Meader Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony | Summit Room |
| 6:00pm | Theatre Club Performance | Auditorium |
| 7:00 - 9:00pm | Laser Tag | Mahaney Gym |
Saturday, September 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 4:00pm | Craft Fair | Alfond Field House |
| 10:00am | * Alumni Softball Game | Softball Field |
| 10:00am | * Alumni Baseball Game | Ryan Baseball Field |
| 10:00am | * Alumni Women's Basketball Game | Mahaney Gym |
| 10:30am - 1:00pm | Welcome Tent: Stop by for a Free Gift! (One gift per student family & one gift per student, while supplies last) | Campus Quad |
| 10:30am - 5:30pm | Scavenger Hunt (Info at Welcome Tent) | Campus-wide |
| 10:30am - 1:30pm | Lunch @ Dining Center (Pay at the door; resident students eat free) | Spann Commons |
| 11:00am | * Alumni Men's Lacrosse Game | Smith Field |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm | Zen gardens Art Club Activity | Quad Tent |
| 11:00am - 7:00pm | Food Trucks: Bruno's Bites, The Rice Box, Eighty8 Donuts (Donut Truck 10am - 2pm) | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm and 3:00 - 3:30pm | Magic Show with Wes Wonder | Campus Quad |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm | Faculty Reunion | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm | Class of 1976 Reunion | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 12:00 - 3:00pm | Petting Zoo | Quad |
| 12:00 - 4:00pm | Imprints Vintage Photo Camper | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 12:00 - 4:00pm | Inflatables: Maze, Giant Bounce House, Basketball, Toddler Obstacle Course | Auditorium Lawn |
| 12:30 - 1:30pm | Dance Team Performance | Auditorium |
| 12:30 - 4:30pm | Face Painting | Campus Quad |
| 1:00pm | Field Hockey vs. Keene State College | Bernatchez Field |
| 1:00 - 2:00pm | Roving Magic with Wes Wonder | Campus-wide |
| 1:00 - 3:00pm | Class of 1996 Reunion | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 1:00 - 3:00pm | Class of 2016 Reunion | H&FW Tent 1 |
| 2:00pm | Club Baseball vs. Saint Joseph's College | Ryan Baseball Field |
| 2:00pm | Volleyball vs. UMFK | Mahaney Gym |
| 2:00 - 3:00pm | C.A.B. Lemonade Stand | Welcome Tent |
| 2:00 - 5:30pm | Arts & Crafts | Quad Tent |
| 3:30pm | Women's Soccer vs. UMA | Smith Field |
| 3:30 - 8:00pm | Friends of Thomas Tailgate | H&FW Tent 2 |
| 4:00 - 5:00pm | Gaming Club Activity | Dog Pound |
| 4:30pm | Paint & Sip | Summit Room |
| 5:00pm | * Alumni Men's Ice Hockey Game | Thomas College Ice Vault |
| 5:00 - 7:00pm | Buffet Dinner @ Dining Center (Register online or pay at the door; resident students eat free) | Spann Commons |
| 6:00pm | Men's Soccer vs. CMCC | Smith Field |
| 8:15pm | BINGO! (Scavenger Hunt winners announced at start) | Summit Room |
Sunday, September 27
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | * Terrier Trot: 3K Walk or 5K Run | Sukeforth Family Trail System |
| 9:00am | * Alumni Women's Lacrosse Game | Smith Field |
| 9:00am | Women's Rugby Tournament | Alumni Field |
| 10:00am | * Alumni Women's Soccer Game | Smith Field |
| 10:00am - 1:00pm | Free Mini Golf @ Gifford's Ice Cream | 170 Silver Street, Waterville |
| 10:30am - 1:30pm | Sunday Brunch @ Dining Center (Register online or pay at the door; resident students eat free) | Spann Commons |
| 11:00am | * Alumni Men's Soccer Game | Smith Field |
| 12:30pm | Field Hockey vs. Vermont State University Castleton | Bernatchez Field |
Hungry? Here is Where You Can Grab Grub!
On-Campus | ||
| Food Trucks | Campus Store / Dog Pound Spann Commons |
Jeanie's Cafe Alfond Academic Center |
| Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 9:00am - 10:30pm |
Closed During This Event |
| Saturday Dinner (Pre-Register) Spann Student Commons Dining Center 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
Sunday Brunch (Pre-Register) Spann Student Commons Dining Center 10:30am - 1:00p |
|
| Adult | $20 | $10 |
| Commuter Student or Children 5-10 | $20 | $8 |
| Resident Student or Children 4 & Under | Free | Free |
Off-Campus | ||
| The Rusty Lantern: 288 W. River Rd., Waterville, ME 04901 The convenience store/Irving gas station is just a hop/skip/jump down the road from Thomas. Receive a 10% discount when you show your Thomas ID. | ||