Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022
September 30 - October 1, 2022
Save the date! Join us for a weekend full of fun for students, alumni, family, and friends. Festivities include the Calvin Classic 5k and Fun Run, hockey games, a Gospel Choir performance, and more events to be announced.
Check our lodging page for local hotel options and our explore Grand Rapids page for tips on activities around the city, including the concluding weekend of ArtPrize.
Registration for the Calvin Classic 5k and Fun Run is open through race day ($15 student rate will be applied at check-out). Can't come to campus? Earn your Calvin race t-shirt by completing a virtual run or walk!
Schedule
Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00 PM
Nordewier-Vanderwerp Short Term Parking Lot
7:00 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Concordia (MI)
☆ Free admission; 2009 and 2011 teams honoredMore information »
Zuidema Field
8:30 PM
Michael Jr & Calvin Improv Show
Join comedian Michael Jr. and Calvin Improv for a guaranteed laughter-filled evening! Tickets required.More information »
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Saturday, October 1, 2022
8:30 AM
Calvin Classic 5k & Fun Run
☆ Run or walk! Fun Run ages 3-9. Volunteers get a free t-shirt too.More information »
All Campus Roadways
9:30 AM
Climbing Wall: Family Climbing
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday; advance registration requiredMore information »
SFC Rock climbing wall
10:00 AM
Ecosystem Preserve Open House
☆ Interpretive Center and craft supplies available 10a-2p; trails open all day.More information »
Bunker Interpretive Center Discovery Place
10:00 AM
North Field
10:00 AM
Dice Mineralogical Museum: Featuring Fluorescence
☆ Open 10a-2p. Special exhibit: fluorescent rocks!More information »
Dice Mineral Museum
10:00 AM
Aquatic Center: Family Swim
☆ Open to all Calvin alumni and families, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.More information »
Venema Aquatic Center Pool
11:30 AM
Softball Triple-Header vs Cleary
☆ Three games: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.More information »
Softball Field, Gainey Athletic Facility
11:30 AM
Baseball Field
5:00 PM
Alumni Hockey Game & 50-Year Celebration Dinner
☆ Admission: cash only at the doorMore information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
D1 Hockey vs Aquinas
☆ Admission: cash at the door. Come early--this will sell out!More information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
Zuidema Field
7:00 PM
Gospel Choir Concert: 400 Years of African American Music History
☆ This popular ensemble performs spirituals, blues, jazz, and gospel while providing the historical context for each song. Free admission!More information »
Covenant Fine Arts Center
7:30 PM
Hoogenboom Gymnasium - all
Friday, September 30, 2022
7:00 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Concordia (MI)
☆ Free admission; 2009 and 2011 teams honoredMore information »
Zuidema Field
Saturday, October 1, 2022
8:30 AM
Calvin Classic 5k & Fun Run
☆ Run or walk! Fun Run ages 3-9. Volunteers get a free t-shirt too.More information »
All Campus Roadways
9:30 AM
Climbing Wall: Family Climbing
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday; advance registration requiredMore information »
SFC Rock climbing wall
10:00 AM
North Field
10:00 AM
Aquatic Center: Family Swim
☆ Open to all Calvin alumni and families, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.More information »
Venema Aquatic Center Pool
11:30 AM
Softball Triple-Header vs Cleary
☆ Three games: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.More information »
Softball Field, Gainey Athletic Facility
11:30 AM
Baseball Field
5:00 PM
Alumni Hockey Game & 50-Year Celebration Dinner
☆ Admission: cash only at the doorMore information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
D1 Hockey vs Aquinas
☆ Admission: cash at the door. Come early--this will sell out!More information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
Zuidema Field
Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00 PM
Nordewier-Vanderwerp Short Term Parking Lot
8:30 PM
Michael Jr & Calvin Improv Show
Join comedian Michael Jr. and Calvin Improv for a guaranteed laughter-filled evening! Tickets required.More information »
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Saturday, October 1, 2022
10:00 AM
Dice Mineralogical Museum: Featuring Fluorescence
☆ Open 10a-2p. Special exhibit: fluorescent rocks!More information »
Dice Mineral Museum
7:00 PM
Gospel Choir Concert: 400 Years of African American Music History
☆ This popular ensemble performs spirituals, blues, jazz, and gospel while providing the historical context for each song. Free admission!More information »
Covenant Fine Arts Center
Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00 PM
Nordewier-Vanderwerp Short Term Parking Lot
7:00 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Concordia (MI)
☆ Free admission; 2009 and 2011 teams honoredMore information »
Zuidema Field
8:30 PM
Michael Jr & Calvin Improv Show
Join comedian Michael Jr. and Calvin Improv for a guaranteed laughter-filled evening! Tickets required.More information »
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Saturday, October 1, 2022
8:30 AM
Calvin Classic 5k & Fun Run
☆ Run or walk! Fun Run ages 3-9. Volunteers get a free t-shirt too.More information »
All Campus Roadways
9:30 AM
Climbing Wall: Family Climbing
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday; advance registration requiredMore information »
SFC Rock climbing wall
10:00 AM
Ecosystem Preserve Open House
☆ Interpretive Center and craft supplies available 10a-2p; trails open all day.More information »
Bunker Interpretive Center Discovery Place
10:00 AM
Dice Mineralogical Museum: Featuring Fluorescence
☆ Open 10a-2p. Special exhibit: fluorescent rocks!More information »
Dice Mineral Museum
10:00 AM
Aquatic Center: Family Swim
☆ Open to all Calvin alumni and families, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.More information »
Venema Aquatic Center Pool
11:30 AM
Softball Triple-Header vs Cleary
☆ Three games: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.More information »
Softball Field, Gainey Athletic Facility
11:30 AM
Baseball Field
5:00 PM
Alumni Hockey Game & 50-Year Celebration Dinner
☆ Admission: cash only at the doorMore information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
D1 Hockey vs Aquinas
☆ Admission: cash at the door. Come early--this will sell out!More information »
Off-Campus
7:00 PM
Zuidema Field
Friday, September 30, 2022
6:00 PM
Nordewier-Vanderwerp Short Term Parking Lot
Saturday, October 1, 2022
8:30 AM
Calvin Classic 5k & Fun Run
☆ Run or walk! Fun Run ages 3-9. Volunteers get a free t-shirt too.More information »
All Campus Roadways

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